It was everything I thought it would be and more. It wasn’t very painful but I couldn’t get my mind off the fact that they were driving a big hollow needle into my back (or more precisely, my pelvic bone).
They had me lie on my side in a fetal position, then gave me a local anesthetic. Then they said I’d feel some pressure, but not much pain. They were right on the pain…
The National Rifle Association is urging the Bush administration to withdraw its support of a bill that would prohibit suspected terrorists from buying firearms.
NRA: Don’t ban gun sales to terror suspects – U.S. Security – MSNBC.com
This could be my favorite news story of the week. It makes me wonder why the NRA is still so influential. How can a group with this little…
Recently seen in the Kauffman house: Beth and Adam fighting over who got to take out the garbage. Mind you, they weren’t arguing over who HAD to take out the garbage, but who GOT to take out the garbage… like it was a privilege, not a chore.
It’d be really something if this trend continued.
“No, I WANT to carry in the groceries.”
“No, I WANT to take a shower…
The Pentagon survey found that less than half the troops in Iraq thought Iraqi civilians should be treated with dignity and respect. More than a third believed that torture was acceptable if it helped save the life of a fellow soldier or if it helped get information about the insurgents. About 10% of those surveyed said they had actually mistreated Iraqi civilians by hitting or kicking them, or…
I’ve run across all kinds of folks on my virtual travels recently, one of which suggested a piece of software I hadn’t heard about. That’s really the beauty of the internet – there’s all kinds of stuff out there you hadn’t heard about.
This post serves no greater purpose than to fiddle… and to exercise my fingers a bit (they’re the only things that…
In only the second veto of his presidency, Bush rejected legislation pushed by Democratic leaders that would require the first U.S. combat troops to be withdrawn by Oct. 1 with a goal of a complete pullout six months later. “This is a prescription for chaos and confusion and we must not impose it on our troops,” Bush said in a nationally broadcast statement from the White House.
Bush…
**Note: although money is discussed in this entry, it’s not primarily about money. There are few things in this world that I need which I don’t already have. By that measure I feel very fortunate.
Chances are you don’t know me, but because of today’s political climate I’ll bet I could tell you one thing about me and you’d instantly think you did.
I work for the…
As a Mac enthusiast I’ve had occasion to resent Bill Gates’ influence over the computer world. Let’s face it, his products may be nearly ubiquitous, but they’re about as exciting as a Chevy Impala (only less reliable). In the event that you happen to be a Chevy enthusiast – be honest with yourself. If asked, “if you could have any car, what would it be?”…
U.S. aid official linked to call-girl ring resigns | Reuters
Everyone loves the story of a political hypocrite being outed. Randal Tobias worked for the Department of State under the Bush administration and was apparently an advocate for abstinence programs abroad. Now there’s news he has resigned, in light of his involvement with an infamous Washington escort service.
Ah… but maybe…