I’ve often wondered about whether or not it’s possible to start over after being in prison for a long time. If someone comes out of prison with no money, few job prospects, and no one to turn to except people associated with the previous life of crime, what kind of chance does that person have [...]
I haven’t posted in over a week, because I’ve been out of town on a business trip, and I will be again this week, too, so posting is likely to remain spotty. I’m excited to actually be making some money, though! I’m doing some grunt work for Joshua’s company, and I’m enjoying it so far.
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This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Realizing RacismI have heard the term white privilege over and over throughout my life, but I never gave it much attention. I believed that I probably had things a little easier since I’m white, but that what mostly mattered was my choices as an individual. [...]
I’m a flaming liberal. If I were any more of a flaming liberal, I would actually be on fire. So, big surprise, I read a lot of liberally-bent blogs. I read a lot about feminism, racism, why rebublicans suck, atheism, and sex. I should know better. Anytime one of my regular blogs has a title [...]
I like clever little lists that validate choices I’ve made. I ran across this one recently: The 10 Most Successful Potheads on the Planet. I don’t even like pot and haven’t smoked it in a long time, but I strongly support those who do and support and end to drug prohibition. One of the stepping [...]
A study shows that when local governments have a downturn in revenue, the number of traffic tickets issued increases. Big surprise, right?
I guess this may seem like a small thing to get upset about. Traffic tickets are just part of the way it is, right? Joshua gets a ticket every couple of years or so, [...]
Most of my moving is done. There’s still a lot to be organized and placed here and there, but the bulk of the work it done. It doesn’t quite feel like “my” house, but it’s getting there. It’s definitely awesome to be living with people again in a space that works for us. There are [...]
This headline seemed exciting to me: Mobile Phones to Serve as Doctors in Developing Countries. I imagine people without access to doctors being able to call one up and get ideas for treatment that they can do themselves.
The article mentions several ways cell phones are being used to facilitate heath care goals in countries where [...]
