Monthly Archives: December 2010
Shamrocks and Phoggy Dogs
I have never seen such festive spare tire apparel as this shamrock-shaped miracle I spotted on my 4.5 hour drive home on I-35. In other news, I had a wonderful holiday and hope you had an … Continue reading
Saddam’s Blood-Written Koran
Saddam Hussein spend two to three years donating approximately 7 gallons of blood; 6.3 gallons would be used as ink to write the 605-page Koran (sacred Islamic writing). The Koran, as seen here, was safely stored under … Continue reading
The Gay Closet’s Many Doors and Knobs
Sometimes gays will find themselves locked in hypothetical closets of both fear and safety. They know that as long as they appear asexual or straight, questions won’t be asked and stones won’t be thrown. However, most gays know what it’s … Continue reading
The World’s Newest Masters of Library Science
Yesterday, December 18, 2010, William graduated with a Masters of Library Science from Emporia State University. The ceremony was very enjoyable with inspiring speakers, many exuberant and proud faces and a Christmas air to top it all … Continue reading
New Roof, New Smiles
I’ve been incredibly busy moving from Liberty to William’s old apartment in Lawrence to our new apartment also in Lawrence. We’ve successfully moved all of our belongings in two days (Tuesday and yesterday) and are just starting … Continue reading
Salvia Cyrus
Sometimes in our lives we’re let down by those we admire. A few days ago I heard that Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) had been legally smoking salvia at her eighteenth birthday party. Because she’s not denying it, … Continue reading
The Science of Christmas
Today’s been a great day. Firstly, I feel like I did fairly well on my cost accounting final. Secondly, I studied for financial accounting for the majority of my day and finally am beginning to feel like … Continue reading
Adventures in Spongevity
William and awoke this morning and peered out the window at what had become permanent snow over night. It wasn’t much, not even half an inch, but church ended up being cancelled anyway. However, William didn’t check … Continue reading
The Culmination of a Most Rewarding Journey
This morning, William and I got up in the early morning to travel to Kansas City for William’s Capstone Presentation. William and his colleagues were required to create and submit an e-portfolio that consisted of selected assignments … Continue reading
The Most Joyful Library Around
Tonight I once again had the privilege of being a patron of the Lawrence Public Library. Lawrence’s Americana Music Academy‘s Fiddling Carolers stopped by the lobby tonight to share their Christmas spirit. Joy to the World and Hark … Continue reading
Book Savants 