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What was the theme of my last post? It kind of got away from me. I think the original theme was supposed to be something along the lines of “idealism sounds better in poetry than in prose” or maybe “Don’t … Continue reading →

February 8th, 1996 John Perry Barlow declared the independence of Cyberspace.  It is a beautiful, striking piece of idealism that 15 years ago was poignant. This past month there was another strikingly beautiful piece of idealism.  Egypt’s people forced their … Continue reading →

Too much general bile and disappointment. I have focused only on the messed up world, and my children’s need for their father to be a hero. My unfitness for this purpose will repeatedly show itself, I am sure. The third … Continue reading →

I read a story recently. A city was going to widen a road to four lanes in North Carolina. The community complained. Not about the construction, but because there was no thought given to necessary traffic lights. With the medians … Continue reading →

Tis’ the season for fund raising. Time to get your addictive caramel boxes of goo and chocolate minty cookies. Why do I know this?  Not because any girl scout has knocked on my door with a wagon of treats.  No, … Continue reading →

I have two sons. Today my oldest was trying to convince me that he needs a flashlight in his room.  Because if all of the lights are out at night, he would need a flashlight to see. In his almost … Continue reading →