I spent Thanksgiving with my family in Casper, WY. Got to hold my new niece, who is awful darn cute. It's incredibly cool to realize I am now an uncle. I look forward to spoiling the kid, as is every uncle's sworn duty ( Read more... )

From Gaia Consort (gaiaconsort):

We all know that folks in New Orleans are basically losing everything as we read this. I also know every band in the world is going to want to do a benefit concert, but it always seems a bit self-serving or something and by the time it all gets together the folks who need the help have found other means ( Read more... )

This is from TrueMajority.org.

( Background on the genocide... )

This post is primarily for my friends and family who want to get me something for Christmas this year. I'm not asking for material gifts; rather, I'm asking that everyone pick an organization off this list and make a donation. How much? As much as you would normally spend on a gift, or whatever amount you're comfortable with.

( Click to see the list... )

Possibly the biggest question:

What do you think is the reason you are here on Earth--your purpose in life?

( My reason... )

This week's survey question:

If you were suddenly given a million dollars, tax-free, no obligations, what would you do right away? In the next week? In the next year?

Hmmmm. Come to think of it, a million doesn't stretch that far nowadays. (Cue Dr. Evil.) Make it a billion instead.

( Click for my own answer. )