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Archive for August, 2008
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Posted in The Cultural Life, The Personal Life on August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Obama's Positive Coaching Masterpiece
Posted in The Political Life on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Speaking in sports metaphors, Barak Obama hit a home run, a grand slam, last night in Denver. Perphaps touchdown would be a better metaphor since he was at a football stadium. And he spiked the ball.
There’s no doubt he’s one of the best American orators in generations. One of the reasons he’s so good is [...]
The Gospel According to Bruce Springsteen (and a UU Minister)
Posted in The Spiritual Life on August 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The only thing I don’t like about this new book is that I didin’t write it. I’ve been thinking of this for years and I’ve been calling the Boss the most highly paid theologian in America since Divinity School. Alas someone beat me to writing this. But my idea for a book of sermons based [...]
No More Second Fiddle!….?
Posted in The Political Life on August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sisyphus wrote an interesting post, as usual quoting from interesting sources, about abolishing the Vice-Presidency. This caught my attention because while running for Lt. Governor in MA in 2002 I thought that if the incredible happened and our Green Party ticket were elected, I would push for an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution abolishing my [...]
Healing Breath? – The Oh No Zone Levels of Texas
Posted in The Cultural Life, The Personal Life on August 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
One of our new realities in Texas is paying attention to air quality reports and Air Quality Index reports since asthma is a reality for our family and the air seems to be unhealthy here not infrequently – no need for that Kyoto protocol though, right W?
Today we have a Red Ozone alert according to [...]
Second Slots and Conventions
Posted in The Political Life on August 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Ever since I ran for Lt. Governor in MA as the Green Party’s candidate in 2002, I have had an increased interest in the running mate selection process of presidential elections. I remember being called by the Jill Stein campaign and being asked if I would consider being considered as a Lt. Governor candidate (in [...]
My brother rocks better than your brother
Posted in The Cultural Life, The Personal Life on August 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Unless your brother is Paul Westerberg or someone. My brother and his mates rockin’ back in the Bay State (review from clicky clicky music blog) :
In the top supporting slot for the night was recently resuscitated Massachusetts power-pop quartet Lump, who turned in a surprisingly sludgy and rocking set. We’re not sure if all the [...]
Reconsidering Kosher
Posted in The Spiritual Life on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
While running errands Wednesday getting my car registered in Texas and getting a Texas driver’s license (getting fingerprinted no less, how Big Brother do you get?) I caught an interesting program on NPR’s All Things’ Considered. In the aftermath of a kosher slaugherhouse being raided by immigration authorities, some rabbis are coming forward with thoughts [...]
Federal Judge Orlando Garcia Grants Jeff Wood a Stay of Execution
Posted in The Cultural Life, The Political Life, The Spiritual Life on August 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
In a 20-page decision you can read here, Federal Judge Orlando Garcia granted Jeff Wood a Stay of Execution, putting of a death sentence that was to have been carried out yesterday. Judge Garcia called the death penalty system in the State of Texas “insane” in his decision:
With all due respect, a system which requires [...]
Pardons and Paroles denies clemecy for Jeff Wood 7-0
Posted in The Political Life, The Spiritual Life on August 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re reading this, please call the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, today, now:
at 512-463-2000Office of the Governor Fax: (512) 463-1849 or send him an email.
Ask for a 30 day stay of execution for Mr. Wood.
Know the facts about the Death Penalty in Texas – see this great resource from Texas Coalition to Abolish the [...]
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