Monthly Archives: March 2005
Fetishizing Suffering
Now that the protracted struggle over the fate of Terri Schiavo is over (though I still think it’s likely that a dispute over funeral and burial arrangements will drive the two sides back into court), there’s something I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Current Events, Life, Religion
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Ask Me Anything – Maurice
Finally, Maurice, whose journal is the place I stumbled upon this meme, queries with the following: what was the most surpising reaction you got when you let friends know you were in an “interracial” relationship? How do you feel about … Continue reading
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Ask Me Anything – Dunner
Stunning Dunner chimes in with his four questions. Any more plans to go to law school? Why or why not? Favorite part of living in DC? Boxers or briefs? *grin* My answers follow.
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Ask Me Anything – ChgoRed
Next in the queue, ChgoRed had the following questions. What reaction did you get when you first started growing the dreadlocks? Who is more romantic, you or your husband, and how? What do you most value in your friends? Did … Continue reading
Not to Nitpick, But…
Something about Bush’s statement on Terri Schiavo’s death just sticks in my craw and I have to say something about it. President Bush offered his condolences. “Today millions of Americans are saddened by the death of Terri Schiavo. … I … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights, Politics
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Ask Me Anything – JW Richard
JW Richard came at things from a different angle with the following questions: Banana Split or cheesecake? What 70’s children show would you want your son to see (on DVD, of course) the most: Schoolhouse Rock or Electric Company? What … Continue reading
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Hollah Back!
Via Roxanne, I’ve learned that this week is “International Blog Comment Week”. So, if you’ve been quietly lurking in the shadows here (and you know who you are), step out into the light for a sec and give a shout … Continue reading
Posted in Weblogs
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Good News, Bad News
The good news is that the Ohio legislature will probably close the legal loophole that keeps domestic violence laws from applying to unmarried couples. The bad news is, because of the constitutional amendent bannign same-sex marriage, the change won’t apply … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights
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It’s Over
R.I.P., Terri Schiavo. No word yet over whether the parents will take the husband to court over the funeral, etc.
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Ask Me Anything – dbfeb
dbfeb was next up with the following four questions. You never talk about being in an interracial relationship. I’ve heard rumors that D.C. is very segretated when it comes to the Gay community. How has it effected you, if at … Continue reading
Posted in Memes
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Ask Me Anything – Eric
OK. Questions and answers. Eric kicked things off with these four questions. What is the one thing in your life you are most proud of and why? What is the one thing in your life you are most nervous about … Continue reading
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No Further Questions
Wow. I knew when I invited any and all questions that leaving myself open to be asked about anything. And sure enough, some very interesting and challenging questions came in. But if I’m ever going to answer them all, I … Continue reading
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Less Nukes, More Kooks.
Well here’s something I wouldn’t have expected. Americans may not be as hell-bent on war and destruction as I’ve been thinking they are. At least that’s what I’m thinking after hearing about recent poll indicating that most Americans think no … Continue reading
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They’ve Come For Me
The wingnuts, that is. I’m late in posting about Michigan’s so-called “Conscientious Objector Policy Act,” which would allow health care providers to refuse to provide treatment based on moral, religious, or ethical objections. I’d been meaning to post about it, … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights, Health
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Buying Terri
I should have payed more attention in the few classes I took in Italian during my college years. (I switched from German to Italian, found it was more difficult to switch, and went back to German. Today I remember neither. … Continue reading
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