It is almost incomprehensible that a figure with relatively few historical sources (outside the Bible) spawned an abundance of zealots worldwide.
via Salon, a montage of captivating photographs from around the world during Holy Week. What is most striking is that four (out of 33) of the photos from the Philippines.
Related: The Papacy always tunes in for March Madness. (This isn't an Onion piece!)
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
When will health reform take effect?
I've been asked this question dozens of times since Sunday and I apologize to everyone for my ignorance on that part.I finally got around to Googling and Kaiser gave me this:
For the recent college grads still on the prowl for full-time work with benefits (I know your pain!), you will immediately benefit because you can stay on your parents' plan until you turn 26.
Senior citizens will receive assistance to pay for their drugs.
The uninsured with pre-existing conditions will qualify for federally-sponsored coverage. (According to the President's email this morning, this will start in 90 days.)
If you have insurance, your insurer can't drop coverage should you get sick.
And to the chagrin of anti-commie teabaggers, the law allows government oversight on private insurers.
These and another dozen things will take effect this year.
Can President Obama keep this momentum going? What about Don't Ask, Don't Tell? Immigration reform? Iraq? Afghanistan? Israel and Palestine? Arts education?!
UPDATE: According to Vice President Biden, the passage of health care reform is a big f-cking deal. And WH Press Secretary Robert Gibbs concurs.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Buon Compleanno!
my cousin is crazy cool and amazing. today (on her actual birthday) she's running a half marathon!
Thrifty treasures
One of my absolute favorite places to shop is Thrift Town. I'm going to have to fight the temptation of going more than once a week because I'm on the prowl for apartment knick knacks.
I had two good finds today:
An antique-ish looking jewelry box with an old school map of the world. Now all I need is a globe.
A wooden hanger with the cool detail on the neck of it:
Can't wait to splurge at the next Alameda Flea Market!
I had two good finds today:
An antique-ish looking jewelry box with an old school map of the world. Now all I need is a globe.
A wooden hanger with the cool detail on the neck of it:
Can't wait to splurge at the next Alameda Flea Market!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Update
As many of you know, 2009 has been a very contentious and emotional for me. Thank you to everyone who held my hand during this time.
I must report some good news. I got a job! And I'll be moving to the big city in about two months! I'm hesitant to put the exact details of what I'll be doing and where, so you'll have to ask me in real life.
I'm so excited for this position. It took me a long time to find it, but it has been worth the wait. I'm going to be able to do something I love, give back to the community, learn new things, and do what I was meant to do with my life.
I should begin writing substantive posts soon. I have been bouncing a lot of ideas and thoughts in my head the past few weeks and they're ready to be spewed out.
I must report some good news. I got a job! And I'll be moving to the big city in about two months! I'm hesitant to put the exact details of what I'll be doing and where, so you'll have to ask me in real life.
I'm so excited for this position. It took me a long time to find it, but it has been worth the wait. I'm going to be able to do something I love, give back to the community, learn new things, and do what I was meant to do with my life.
I should begin writing substantive posts soon. I have been bouncing a lot of ideas and thoughts in my head the past few weeks and they're ready to be spewed out.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Happy Birthday ta-ta-ta-traaacy!
happy birthday ta-ta-ta-traaacy! now we've known each other for 12 years!
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Tyranny of Tabs
I hate hyperlinks.
Any hyperlink embedded into articles I'm reading, I'm always compelled to open it in a new tab. Read the next article, and then there are more links and more tabs are opened. In five minutes, I'm swamped with dozens of tabs in one browser.
It's annoying. Before I know it, I will have wasted hours after just trying to read a few articles.
It gets worse if you're part of any social networking site. There's suggested links, twitpics, youtube videos, etc.
And so, my friends, I give you "The Hierarchy of Digital Distractions." (via swissmiss).
Any hyperlink embedded into articles I'm reading, I'm always compelled to open it in a new tab. Read the next article, and then there are more links and more tabs are opened. In five minutes, I'm swamped with dozens of tabs in one browser.
It's annoying. Before I know it, I will have wasted hours after just trying to read a few articles.
It gets worse if you're part of any social networking site. There's suggested links, twitpics, youtube videos, etc.
And so, my friends, I give you "The Hierarchy of Digital Distractions." (via swissmiss).
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Repeat Assault: India Arie
I went to the John Legend concert last night, t'was AWESOME! I got to Estelle perform "No Other Love" with him too.
But the cherry on top was India Arie. That girl sang her ass off---so frikkin talented, inspirational, moving, and enchanting.
And now I can't stop listening to her song "Therapy." (BTW, "Ready for Love" is one of my favorite songs of all-time, and hearing it love was A-MAZING and hauntingly beautiful. Her mom came out and sang the last few lines of it too.) You have to applaud her for lyrical talent--who else can use the word "overpopulation" in a song?
But the cherry on top was India Arie. That girl sang her ass off---so frikkin talented, inspirational, moving, and enchanting.
And now I can't stop listening to her song "Therapy." (BTW, "Ready for Love" is one of my favorite songs of all-time, and hearing it love was A-MAZING and hauntingly beautiful. Her mom came out and sang the last few lines of it too.) You have to applaud her for lyrical talent--who else can use the word "overpopulation" in a song?
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