Latest book read “the Doors of the Sea”

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Most recent read is “The Doors of the Sea” subtitled, “Where Was God in the Tsunami?” It’s written by an Eastern Orthodox theologian, David Bentley Hart. And it’s a fine work that demands careful reading. I read and then re-read it.  It is short (109 pages), lyrical and literary. The title tells it all. Hart’s … Read more

Scientists mad at Dalai Lama – NYT

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Some neuroscientists are claiming the Dalai Lama is making unsubstantiated claims (unsubstantiated by their scientific method) for the value of meditaion. Here’s an excerpt. I probably inadvertently violated copyright laws by publishing the picture so don’t tell the AP.  The link to the full article is below. “Next month in Washington, the Dalai Lama is … Read more

Hussein trial article by John F. Burns in NYT

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This is an excellent article, even though it’s two days old. Burns is a great writer, I think he’s the Times best reporter. Hussein Goes on Trial Wednesday, and Iraqis See a First Accounting – New York Times It sets up the trial. Th NYT may ask you to register with them (if you haven’t already) to access the article, but it’s free and easy.

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My fourth chemo session

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Yesterday’s outpatient chemotherapy went well. First I saw Dr. Phil Caron, who reviewed the bloodwork and my file and wrote a new prescription for an antibiotic (Bactrim) for my sinus infection. Dr. Carol Wasserheit, who’s been doing most of the follow-up in the past 2 years, dropped in to say hi and tell me how … Read more

“The Sovereign People of Iraq”

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The above is the headline in this morning’s NY Times editorial which you can read right here: The Sovereign People of Iraq – New York Times The editorial writer (Gail Collins?) seems a little bit disappointed with the success of the "seriously flwed constitution" voted on in Iraq. Why might that be? Read the editorial … Read more

Poor Harriet Miers

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Is this lady being clobbered, or what? And by her own side! It seems a certain type of ideological conservative would rather get in a titanic political battle over ideas and agendas – even if it means losing – then simply picking up another chip on the table.

The New York Times had an interesting op ed today by Michael Scully, a former Presidential speechwriter, in which he skewers certain conservative critics of Miers. The article is here:The Harriet Miers I Know – New York Times   The link should be free for the next seven days, although the Times may ask you to register. It costs nothing to register.

I’d like to see an non-judge practicing attorney named to the Supreme Court – it would give Court members another perspective. Here’s hoping Miers comes up aces in her Senate Judicial Committee hearings, making Buchanan, Coulter, Kristol, etc, look as petty as they are.

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Yeah, that’s me

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The picture of me to the left was taken on September 23rd by Brigid with a Fuji digital camera. The "backdrop" is the aluminum siding on the back of the house. Still not sure how I got the picture on there – I was on the control panel page, hit a few buttons, and almost randomly chose the picture. And two minutes later, there I was!

And that’s my real hair, which is almost all gone now!

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