And, of course, we should all be concerned about Dubya\’s continued march towards war in Iraq. But there are others (far too few, I\’m afraid) who are making the argument against that insanity far more eloquently than I could. I suppose I should find and link to some good examples, but for the moment I… Continue reading Make Love, not War
Month: September 2002
Liberty and Livelihood
Worldwide, on a personal level, I guess I need to be interested in Countryside Alliance ‘Liberty & Livelihood March’ occurring today in London. For those who don’t share my interest in foxhunting, and therefore may be unaware of this issue, the British government is considering a ban on hunting with hounds, and those whose liberty… Continue reading Liberty and Livelihood
Sex, Lies, and Politics
The biggest news statewide is, of course, our governor’s embarrassing predicament. For those in more distant locations (or living under a rock), Gov. Paul Patton is following in the footsteps of fellow Democrat, former Pres. Bill Clinton. He’s been sued by a woman claiming he had state regulators shut down her nursing home in retaliation… Continue reading Sex, Lies, and Politics
Idea Festival
Last week’s Earth Harp performance (see below) was sponsored by the Idea Festival , an interesting symposium of technology and art, or, according to its own description, “a unique international event centering around the presentation, integration and exploration of “big ideas” and innovation, spanning a range of fields.”
Earth Harp
Intrigued by an article in the local newspaper, I walked downtown Thursday to see the Earth Harp, billed as the “world’s largest stringed instrument.” The harp itself is an interesting concept, but the entire performance by it’s creators, The Mass Ensemble was much more than just the harp.