Daily Archives: 04/10/2010

(Community Matters) My dear friend Lilly Archuletta continues writing – I don’t very much care for the Church Camp story.  In fact, it pisses me off.  Though, I like the writing.  Inkydinkyparlezvous

(Community Matters) Would be hilarious if it wasn’t true – squirrels in the attic (be sure to start at “Spring”)

(Community Matters) NYTimes question: What does Mr. Stupak’s situation say about the potency of abortion as a political issue? Or are other political factors at play?  Interesting response from Harvard government professor Theda Skocpol,

I don’t think this is about the potency of abortion as a political issue. Most Americans have moderate views on abortion. This is about the Tea Party movement, a very extremist minority, targeting people who supported President Obama in the March votes and played a pivotal role in enacting health care reform.

Congressman Stupak has been targeted by the general right-wing movement in this country, which is using the abortion issue along with many other stoked-up false fears about health reform. The aim of that movement, or at least those who are encouraging it and funding much of it, is to elect enough Republicans to undo regulations and subsidies that businesses and rich people want destroyed. Continue reading →

(Community Matters) Steven and I joined Jo & Jon Ivester for a weekend in their exquisite beach home on S. Padre Island.

Loved walking the nature trail this morning; saw a bit more than birds, though lots of those too.

Dinner with Carli & Tony Martinez.