Yesterday,
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For the third time this week, I've come home to a news helicopter hovering over my window. I enjoy living in an exciting neighbourhood, but I can't help thinking that a really big fly swatter would be even more exciting right now.

The last 24 hours have been very rough for me, partially due to ( Read more... )

Where do we go now? We finally have a good president for a change ( Read more... )

As I'm sure is the the case for many people, I'm waking up this morning feeling very mixed. When I think about the Presidential election, I'm overjoyed, but that's hugely weighed down by the Prop 8 results.

Early in the year, I didn't have that strong opinion about same-sex ( Read more... )

I've donated quite a bit to the No On 8 Campaign, both directly and via Equality California and various other LGBT organisations. I encourage you to donate as well.

The type of advertising campaigns that groups like No On 8 are ( Read more... )

I'm afraid that my previous couple of entries might give the impression that I don't like South Africa. This isn't true. This is a fascinating, beautiful, hopeful and mind-boggling country. I'm happy to be here, and I want to come back soon.

So far, the most memorable experience has been dinner with some ( Read more... )

The last two were precious and rare summer days here in San Francisco. I'm happy with how I've spent them.

Yesterday evening I enjoyed some burgers and beer at an outdoor table around the corner from my place with basmatiSitting outdoors is rarely so pleasant in this town, especially with ( Read more... )