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Great quotes about marriage equality

Dan — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:23:55 +0000

I had planned to write something about Obama’s announcement regarding his support for marriage equality (which was long overdue, I think), but decided to just post a couple quotes I found in a discussion thread started by Phil Plait.

From Steve Keller:

"Language and culture" do not define marriage or its purpose. The laws put in place that provide the legal benefits and responsibility of marriage do. Being denied those benefits and responsibilities because someone else says you don’t deserve them – well, that right there is the very definition of a civil rights violation.

From Owen Roberts:

It is a VERY simple issue. You either believe in human rights or you don’t. i.e. You believe that the same rights apply to ALL humans, or you believe that some are more deserving than others.

Pancho the Coati

Dan — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:52:45 +0000

We got to interact with this little guy a few times while at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso in Mexico last week. He’d show up at the breakfast buffet and beg for food (mostly the sugar-coated kind) from the guests. The staff named him Pancho.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maryb7RK05A

Cute Overload

Dan — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:15:00 +0000

Red Panda video courtesy of Felicia Day…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jWYUtQZhK0

Bacon makes a beautiful bride

Dan — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:31:59 +0000

Jack in the Box has a new commercial for their BLT Cheeseburger. The website promoting it has all kinds of bacon-related stuff, most of which is promotional, but still has some bacon gems!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4anFpVsbSw

I (heart) Jon Stewart

Dan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:23:18 +0000

Jon Stewart addresses the birth control mandate and the oppositions claims of “religious persecution” and “wars” on religion.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

The Vagina Ideologues – Sean Hannity’s Holy Sausage Fest

www.thedailyshow.com

Daily Show Full Episodes

Political Humor & Satire Blog

The Daily Show on Facebook

Happy Bacon Valentines Day!

Dan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:16:04 +0000

Lori made these for me for Valentines Day.

Best… Wife… EVER!!!

Jediism (via Virtual Shackles)

Dan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:29:23 +0000

I thought this was perfect!

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Republican Debate 1/8/2012

Dan — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:19:15 +0000

The one thing that really stands out to me about the debate this morning is, with a few notable exceptions, the almost universal refusal to answer or even acknowledge the question being asked.

Update: Amusingly, as soon as I posted this, there were 5 or 6 questions in a row that were answered directly.

It seems that, for the most part, when a question is asked that can be easily answered with a candidate’s prepared and rehearsed talking points, the question gets answered. If it’s not, the question is avoided and/or ignored.

There are some good points being made by most,if not all, of the candidates at one time or another.

Update Again: No surprise, but Gingrich is really confirming the impression that he’s a petty little blowhard.

Christmas Eve Revelation

Dan — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:48:47 +0000

Me: Are we planning on going anywhere today?

Lori: No.

Me: Then why am I wrapping presents without an iced vodka drink?!?!? FFS!!!

(the situation has been remedied)

Review: The Magician King

Dan — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:24:27 +0000

The Magician King by Lev Grossman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful follow-up to The Magician. Grossman continues the story of Quentin and his friends as they continue their magical adventures, but this time, Julia, his friend who never got into Brakebills, gets equal billing with Quentin, as we head back in numerous flashbacks to see her progression through the magical world that exists outside the academic structure of Brakebills.

Moving deftly between the gritty world of Julia’s past to the present day where Quentin and friends are adventuring, Grossman reunites old friends, introduces some new friends, unloads multiple surprises and twists, and captivates… but never disappoints. The Magician King is possibly (dare I say it) better than what came before.

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