BurningbirdHow disappointing that the long fought for gay rights bill lost by one vote in Washington state. And how much this loss can be placed on Microsoft’s sudden decision to withdraw support is hard to say, other than it couldn’t have helped. Several good writings on the issue including: original report at The Stranger, New Frames, BlueOregon, CNet and others. […]
Tonight we’re getting our first serious storm of the season. I love this time of year, sitting up in my chair by the double window in my bedroom/office and watching the storm roll in and then by. All the blooms are gone, replaced by the Missouri green. Seems to have come early this year, and […]
The nice thing about the current generation of women webloggers and their initiatives, such as Sheroes and Blogher, is these are well organized events managed by strong, dedicated women. Hopefully with their efforts, women will no longer continue to be invisible. For me, personally, an added benefit is that I don’t feel I have to continue […]
Couple of events related to women and weblogging are coming in the next few months. I want to talk about both them, but separately, as they deserve. The first event is Blog Sheroes, a meetup described as: Feminist bloggers meetings starting in NYC and spreading across the nation like a rabid yeast infection. Humor and strong […]
The weather was so hot yesterday, I waited to just before sunset to go for a walk. There didn’t seem to be anyone around on the short trail I’ve been having to take lately (the longer ones being too hard on my knee and ankle). This suited me, as I wan’t in the mood for […]