'Wisdom' From the Church

I pulled this quote from another blog:

The audience of more than 700 sat rapt in the pews of a Fort Lauderdale church. Some held Bibles. Others took notes. Nicolosi went on to tell them that fathers could help their sons stay straight by bonding through rough-and-tumble games, such as tossing them in the air."Even if [the dad] drops the kid and he cracks his head, at least he'll be heterosexual," Nicolosi said, chuckling. "A small price to pay."

I guess the sad thought here is that the pastor, and probably most of the congregation, believes this.

The writer of the blog responds by saying:

Or they can be beaten into submission. Or driven to suicide. A small price to pay. And it's paid all the time in this country and around the world.

Well said.

The "Do-Nothing Congress" Does Something

A while ago, I posted a story about a Kansas religious group that was protesting at military funerals. With their brilliant logic, they had concluded that God was punishing America for its tolerance of homosexuality.

I was heartened today to read that Congress has passed a law on these protests, making them illegal "within 300 feet of the entrance of a cemetery, and within 150 feet of a road into the cemetery from 60 minutes before to 60 minutes after a funeral."

It almost makes me want to start voting again.

Cool Gift

My friend Micah made this clock for my birthday.
He bought a wrench set and welded the pieces together.

Pretty darn ingenious.

'Down With Toledo' Has Reached New Heights

'Down with Toledo' has been highlighted in The Toledo Free Press (look closely, don't blink):


Blog it, Toledo

By Lisa Renee Ward, Special to Toledo Free Press

Arbor Update inspires me. Yes, this blog is focused on our neighbor to the North, Ann Arbor but there is some very interesting stuff there. The post on Zipcars was something I had never heard of before and found very intriguing. So I have to say, nice job Ann Arbor in providing great information and creating discussion.
The personal blog of Michael Paulus, entitled Transblog is more than just about Michael. Not only is the design of this blog eye catching, seeing Michael's photos as well as some of his work made this a "must visit" blog.
Right Moment, a Quasi Blog,is our next blog. I admit it, the boxing kitten image reeled me in. There is a good mix of humor, videos and music intertwined with politics that will have something for just about everyone who likes blogs. Visit and find out just how bad is Scott for you…

Down With Toledo by Pete is another local personal blog where we find out more about Pete, other topics of interest to him and spiders. I personally think they might have been behind his attack the valance in the middle of the night episode. However for more information on that you'll have to visit him.

There have been quite a few MySpace blogs that I have found the past few weeks, some I have subscribed to because I think they are possibilities later to highlight for you. Clark's MySpace I found this week. Just when I had gotten to the point where I thought everyone wanted to meet "fun people" or famous people, Clark's response was rather refreshing, "I'm just antisocial enough to be 100% okay with not meeting anyone." I also have to say after reading his latest blog entry? Great job on the 4.0 and it does matter.
Think you have just about seen it all? Even the Pink Panther blogs and he wants you to save energy too. Yes, I know this may not really be our favorite Toledo panther in pink. However, there is some really good information and advice that can be found at The Pink Panther Energy Blog.
When she's not searching the local blogosphere for blogs to share, Lisa Renee Ward can be found on her blog, Glass City Jungle. If you find a blog you want her to check out? Email her at glasscityjungle@gmail.com.

Congratulations, A---!

Congratulations, A--- on graduating from law school!

A--- is my sister-in-law, and she graduated from law school yesterday.

Good job on a ton of hard work. It makes me tired just thinking about it.

Now, if only I can get my act together...

So Cool

From Ohio State Connect Email Magazine:

ATTACK OF THE SPIDER BOTS

Ken Rinaldo created his spider bots using wire, plastic, and microprocessors, but he said his robots - his latest masterpiece of high-tech art - are capable of an "emotional response": they "sing" to each other, and their infrared eyes look directly at people.

"When you approach these robots and they see you, they twitter to you," said Rinaldo, a professor in Ohio State's Art and Technology program. "You know that they see you because they look right at you."

Click here to see the video.

What happened Last Night?

I woke up choking last night and was unable to breath. I stood up on the bed, and started attacking the faux mahogany wood blinds. I managed to tear off the valance, and break two slats.

I don't know why. I though of Sleep Apnea, but no one in my family or extended family has it. Also, I don't fit the "ideal" candidate for it.

I am on several medications, so if nothing else, I'll blame it on them.

If anyone knows of a Wake-Up-Choking-Attack-The-Blinds Syndrome, please let me know.

They're Regrouping In The Bathroom

The spiders...THE SPIDERS...