A challenge to my progressive proclivities

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080326/pregnant_man_080326/20080326?hub=Health

I don't know. I just really don't know what to say.

Happy Easter

1(A)But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of (B)the Lord Jesus.
4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, (C)two men suddenly (D)stood near them in dazzling clothing;
5 and as the women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living One among the dead?
6 "He is not here, but He (E)has risen Remember how He spoke to you (F)while He was still in Galilee,
7 saying that (G)the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again."
8 And (H)they remembered His words,
9 and returned from the tomb and reported all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

10 Now they were (I)Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to (J)the apostles.
11 But these words appeared to them as nonsense, and they (K)would not believe them.
12 But Peter got up and (L)ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen wrappings only; and he went away (M)to his home, marveling at what had happened.

Another reason to love March Madness

We went for a late lunch today (Good Friday). In the restaurant there were two tv's - one on CBS and the other on CMT. When Drake and WKY went into overtime I asked if both could be put on the game. And it was literally down to the last second - the winning shot was a clutch three pointer. But, what was interesting was the reaction in the restaurant. It was about 1:50 at that point, so there weren't very many of us, maybe 7 or 8 people total. ANd when that shot landed four of us through our hands into the air and yelled. Nobody in there had any connection to that game other than it was on, but everybody started talking to each other about what a shot and who saw that coming...it was like a little community for just a second.

This is the only reason to like sports bars, by the way. If you walk in to watch a particular game whoever is next to you is either going to be your best friend or your mortal enemy for the evening. Relationships are fun!

YES!!!!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/17/AR2008031701512.html?nav=rss_email/components

2 stories

I spent Friday in Houston, bettering myself. I went to the museum and the zoo, and both turned out to be profound experiences.

I saw Lucy yesterday. She was amazing. The entire exhibit was okay - but I hardly noticed the treasures of Ethiopia because of my anticipation for the climax. We walked into a small room where there were replicas and a model of what she might have looked like, and an amazing mural depicting the life of humanity. And there she was, right in the middle, laid out in a glass case. I just stared. She was so familiar, but still very foreign. It made an impression I can't describe. But, even more awe-inspiring was the reaction from other people. There were about 20 kids in there on a school trip. I'd guess 4th graders. And most of them were simply interested in filling in their worksheets and moving on. But one little boy stared at her for a while, then looked to his friend. "Do you think in a million years they will dig me up?" he asked. "And if they did, would I be this important?" I was so impressed by the profundity of his question. And later that day, Carl and I pondered the same thing - and talked about the history of people and our futures. It was a great deal to think about.

Then we went to the zoo, which has been a favorite thing of mine since high school. And there was lots to see and even some things I had never seen before - but there was one minute that truly took my breath away. We were looking in at the orangatans through a glass window. The had a large open space so you could stand outside and look over them or go down some stairs to ground level and look in through a large window, of sorts. We were looking in that window. There was a baby there, very intent on playing with his toys. He had a blanket that was clearly very worn and very important to him. And his mother never strayed far away. While we watched the baby the mother began to move around. She walked right in front of us, then stopped. She stared in at the little girl next to us. The girl's name was Elizabeth. And this mother just stared at her - not upset, not afraid, not excited - just stared at her. The girl put her face to the glass and the mother reached up, but then moved on. It was an amazing thing to watch. Then, the baby started moving about. He picked up one of his toys, a plastic bucket, and began moving toward the glass. There were a few people standing and watching, oohing and aahing, but the babe came and stopped right in front of me. He watched my every move. He looked so curious. Then he put his hand up to the window and laid it there. I put my hand up, too, and we sat there, for just a few seconds, hand to hand through the glass. Then he picked up his toy and lifted it toward me - like he wanted me to take it from him. He bumped the glass a few times, still looking right at me, then moved away. But instead of running off, he went and picked up his blanket. By this time a small crowd had gathered and was watching the both of us. The baby brought his blanket over and stood in front of me for another moment. Then he moved on and stood in front of a group of kids who were squaling with excitement, but he wouldn't touch the glass. He seemed wary of the children. Finally, we decided to go. The baby moved toward us, then stopped, and watched us as we left. And I couldn't help but smile - I had made a new friend.

Totally awesome or really sad? You decide!

I'm not kidding - this is an email I got today:

Hey giirl-

I'm in cozumel and me and my friends are walking to dinner and I saw a mcdonalds. Needless to say I went a 5 minute rant on imperialism and culture. Just a heads up. You've ruined my life, I mean, I'm on vacation.

That's stupid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superdelegate

Yeah, yeah...I used a wiki. Sue me.

the Onion rocks in ways no one has rocked before

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/tim_duncan_sends_belated#email_this

Do you read The Onion? You should. It will make you smarter - just like Stephen Colbert.

That being said, it appears as if there is a Spurs fan writing there - which only goes to show how truly smart they are.

In which my husband completely forgets me

FCC Okays Nudity On TV If It�s Alyson Hannigan

Actually, no...he wouldn't forget me. He'd just push me to the back of his mind. NOw, if this were about Summer Glau - I'd never see him again.

M.O.W is much more well-spoken than I

http://founder-chic.blogspot.com/

I was going to write about my voting experience, but I feel it has been done - and more eloquently than I can produce.

I would like to re-iterate: the divirsity in my caucus room was absolutely the most affirming thing I have seen in years. I felt good about my city and my neighbors - and they did, too.

What the crap?

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/05/us/politics/05primary.html?th&emc=th

I am somewhat nervous - but also thrilled at my voting experience yesterday. You would not believe how many people showed up in our district for the Democratic caucus after voting previously in the primary. I was very proud.

Thanks, Jen W!!!

Here is some helpful information for you Texans about the upcoming presidential primary (provided by Jennifer W*********, a PHD student in our department):

If you plan to vote in the Texas primaries and are unsure of the process, I’d like to inform you about the “Texas Two-Step!” Texas is the only state in the nation that has a New Hampshire-style primary AND an Iowa-style caucus. You know Texas; always the “odd ball”... This is extremely important because delegates are determined by the results of both the primary and the caucus. Fortunately, the process is very easy. First, vote at your designated precinct on March 4 (assuming that you are a registered Texas voter). Second, return to your precinct at 7:15 P.M. on March 4 and sign in for your candidate of choice. As long as you vote in the primary, you can participate in the caucus. FYI, the time of the caucus is the same statewide, so this information applies to all precincts inTexas. Remind all of your friends and family who are Texas voters to do the same, and you can help ensure that your candidate gets the most delegates possible. In a year where primaries actually count (imagine that), delegates take on new levels of importance.