I went to see Call Me Kuchu screening at a local church tonight. I was almost late and it was so cold and I was planning to just go home, but... I went, and it was a good thing. It is mind-blowing the way things have developed in other countries, the assumptions they make, the things they have and haven't adopted. I don't know what else to say ( Read more... )

on the Pacific, and Acajutla in 2 days

We have been doing workshops with Kathleen Sullivan, an educator who works with military and nuclear issues in New York. In one yesterday, we talked about world issues and how we thought and felt about them. She went on to say how in society and education, thoughts are almost always prioritized and more ( Read more... )

just out of the port of Da Nang ( Read more... )

Here's How the Rifle That Just Killed a 2-Year-Old Girl Is Marketed for Kids

Today was my first day in the office. Sometime after lunch, someone opened and started talking about this article. I was listening to the conversation, but it basically ended on why the hell are there rifles for kids? What does that even mean? America is so messed up - ( Read more... )

I want to talk about this, preferably with people who have strong opinions.

I get the argument about setting precedents and what about next time? but I don't feel passionate about it, as I feel I should ( Read more... )

Pacific, just past the equator ( Read more... )

2/6 ( Read more... )

a day away from Ushuaia ( Read more... )

I'm loving the post-election analysis articles. Demographic trends, the influence (or lack thereof) of women, conservative media and the GOP, god, it's all great stuff. I don't know how I'd be feeling if these were about a Democratic loss but hey, we don't have to go thereI have two full weeks of in-the-office work left. I'm so scared. I'm so ( Read more... )

I like being registered to vote in a swing state. I'm going to bed now, but you know I'm gonna be refreshing NYT alllll day tomorrow at work.

Given poll closing times it's impossible, but I'm so worried to wake up and find that Romney won. (I knocked on wood, it's okay.)