Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed tonight. Sickening. I will say a prayer for him at 7:00 pm. "But what then is capital punishment but the most premeditated of murders, to which no criminal's deed, however calculated it may be, can be compared? For there to be equivalence, the death penalty would have... Continue Reading →
Jon Hamm Gem
I came across this Jon Hamm gem the other day while searching for photos of him at this year's Toronto Film Festival. Sigh. The film festival. The year that Sam and I don't go, our favorite bands are there. Three letters: W T F They would be Pearl Jam and U2. This occasion might... Continue Reading →
9/11/11
I feel blessed that I don't personally know anyone affected by the 9/11 attacks. This past Sunday was a difficult day for many people. It being a day of service as well as a day of remembrance, I wanted to get out and do something. I heard about an art project being sponsored by... Continue Reading →
My New Pencil Sharpener
I went to Borders for the last time. I think it might be closing on Monday. I got two hardcovers and a CD for $12. There's not much left at all, except for some random fiction and lots of romance novels. One of the books I bought was A Lion Called Christian. I found it... Continue Reading →
Don’t Do It, Georgia!
In a couple of weeks, the state of Georgia may execute a man who could be innocent. You may have heard of the case of Troy Davis. Sign Amnesty International's petition here if you are so inclined! Did you know that more than half of the states still have the death penalty?? I naively... Continue Reading →
