(Community Matters) I’m not so sure the heartless redirection of Katrina aid cited in Mississippi (home repair dollars away from low & moderate income communities to business-focused economic development interests) hasn’t happened just as often under D administrations as under Rs. Regardless, it’s wrong and we shouldn’t tolerate it.

I’ve been thinking about Frank Rich’s column yesterday and the rise of the Glenn Beck party. Combined with the Mississippi editorial and this morning’s Paul Krugman’s column, add up to a growing number of people really pissed off & formerly from both sides of the aisle.

(Community Matters) The next generation of online education could be great for students—and catastrophic for universities. Washington Monthly

(Community Matters) I love the new Target commercials coining the term frugalistas.

(Community Matters) The next person to invite me to a meal must understand, you’ll have to pick me up, wheel barrel me over and tuck me back into bed. These last two weeks have been restaurant heaven, today’s brunch at Lamberts fits right in.

Rachel & Michael Feferman and Everett McKinley

Rachel & Michael Feferman, very dear friends and former MBA students. Everett McKinley a friend from St. James. Turns out Everett has known Rachel forever. Anyhow, the former two joined us three at St. James for a visit, then Sunday brunch at Lamberts. Their brunch menu here. I have to recommend the smoked brisket hash and the coriander and maple crusted Berkshire pork ribs, plus everything else. And, I think I might have tried it all.

(Community Matters) Jeffrey mentioned these in his sermon this morning. I found refreshing to be reminded.

1) Politics without Principle

2) Wealth without Work

3) Commerce without Morality

4) Pleasure without Conscience

5) Education without Character

6) Science without Humanity

7) Worship without Sacrifice