Book Burning Next?

Seems it's getting to the point where we can't even teach evolution in school? Here's a nice take on the textbook disclaimers that have been found popping up in schools.

Sex and the Environment

Read an article in the Times science section yesterday about Plenty magazine. Let's see who really wants to save the environment. After all, with global warming, Barbie gets to wear more halter tops ... I, for one, am going to get my hands on a copy of at least one issue to see if it's got any substance. Smart living for a complex world? Oh, my. After reading their mission, I'm worried. But, if we can convince people that they can be green and still attractive and comfortable, maybe it's worth it!

Loving Ewe

Well, I've seen lots of dating sites, but this one has won hands down!

While perusing stuffed animals online with Rosalie (she was looking at the sheepies like her Bobby that I bought her in Wales) I stumbled across what I thought would be an area of the site where she could find a penpal that also had the same stuffed sheep. But no, I found the best personals ads I've ever seen - for sheep!

Here Kids, Eat This!

Is the EPA really this evil? In order to "to better understand how young children come into contact with pesticides and other chemicals in their home", the EPA is going to test toxic chemicals on young families in poor communities. Please have a look at the ongoing conversation at the Organic Consumers Association site.

Oy Gevalt

Thanks to my friend Rich Bader for pointing this one in my direction.

Feeling like you need a little help with your Yiddish? Here's some help from Dick and Jane.

I'm still laughing.

Been a Long Time

Haven't blogged in a while. Guess I've been in a bit of a fog since election 2004. I'm waiting for someone to shake me and wake me from this nightmare.

But I've got to move on. Had a wonderful lunch with Dror Ze'evi, our Perlow lecturer here at Skidmore this semester. Picked his mind about the peace process, about history, about boundaries and possibilites. He's promised me a reading list to fill in the gaps. I want to know more about Jerusalem in the 1940s.

I'm still trying to come to terms with what Zionism means now.

Ooh. Politics and religion. My two favorite subjects. Geez, no wonder I'm single.

Back in the USA

Arrived back safe and sound and well rested after a week of being so well cared for by my dearest sister. Wales is lovely and I recommend the lamb. Yumm.

So, I'm back in time for election day and I cast my vote along the Working Families line, as I prefer to cast my vote for John Edwards. My hat goes off to Michael Moore (my hero) for the Weblog he's running today about voter interference.