Steven Colbert say that America needs better buildings.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Vacaton: Part 1
For the past three years I have gone on vacation with two good friends. California twice, the Florida Keys last year and this year we are in the Pacific Northwest. Portland and Seattle to be specific.
The first leg our our trip, thus part 1, has been in Portland. We are visiting friends that we knew from our church back in Boston. To me the best way to describe Portland is to point you towards the blog Stuff white people like. There are a lot of white people in Portland, and bikes, and dogs. Don't get me wrong I like all of these things, but having lived in Dorchester for two years it's a little strange to see so many white people in one town.
While we were in Portland we went to Multanomah Falls, just outside of the city. A stunning waterfall, a must see. We also went to the Zoo, and had dinner in the pearl district. We also visited our friends church on Sunday, Moasic. It was a good service, and for me it was good to worship. Having not been to a formal service in about a year, I have missed connecting with god in that way.
Today we are on to Olympic National park then to Seattle.
The first leg our our trip, thus part 1, has been in Portland. We are visiting friends that we knew from our church back in Boston. To me the best way to describe Portland is to point you towards the blog Stuff white people like. There are a lot of white people in Portland, and bikes, and dogs. Don't get me wrong I like all of these things, but having lived in Dorchester for two years it's a little strange to see so many white people in one town.
While we were in Portland we went to Multanomah Falls, just outside of the city. A stunning waterfall, a must see. We also went to the Zoo, and had dinner in the pearl district. We also visited our friends church on Sunday, Moasic. It was a good service, and for me it was good to worship. Having not been to a formal service in about a year, I have missed connecting with god in that way.
Today we are on to Olympic National park then to Seattle.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Sometimes we just go upstairs
Well, it's been a while sense I blogged last. I guess I haven't had much to say lately.
Today I took my friend Keith, and met my fiends Steve and Chrissy at the Bikes Not Bombs Green Roots festival. IT was a small but cool event what had a lot of sustainable companies and booths, as well as....you guessed it bikes.
My friends Steve and Chrissy live in Texas for a while and continues to be amazed when they see things like this. I guess after living in Boston for 10 years you get use to it. But there are many people and organizations in the Boston that are socially conscious, more so than most places in the US.
There were a few cool bikes there too. I saw a tandum bike, a recumbent bike and even several bikes used for hauling things. (Check out the new Amsterdam Project.)
The hightlight in my mind was watching a guy build a composting toilet. He brought the one that he uses in his house, in Boston.?! Yes he brought his own toilet. One observer asked "What do you do if you have ....... intestinal problems?" to which he replied "Sometimes we just go upstairs"
Today I took my friend Keith, and met my fiends Steve and Chrissy at the Bikes Not Bombs Green Roots festival. IT was a small but cool event what had a lot of sustainable companies and booths, as well as....you guessed it bikes.
My friends Steve and Chrissy live in Texas for a while and continues to be amazed when they see things like this. I guess after living in Boston for 10 years you get use to it. But there are many people and organizations in the Boston that are socially conscious, more so than most places in the US.
There were a few cool bikes there too. I saw a tandum bike, a recumbent bike and even several bikes used for hauling things. (Check out the new Amsterdam Project.)
The hightlight in my mind was watching a guy build a composting toilet. He brought the one that he uses in his house, in Boston.?! Yes he brought his own toilet. One observer asked "What do you do if you have ....... intestinal problems?" to which he replied "Sometimes we just go upstairs"
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Colbert Theology
Do we really follow Jesus? Or do we follow Paul? Or perhaps do we follow our church pastor? As I understand Jesus, he wants us to follow his example. Many in the fundamentalist Christian Tradition, I believe follow Paul, or other theologians rather than Jesus. Why is this? My guess is because it is easier to discuss what the after live will be like rather than strive to bring Gods kingdom to earth by loving our neighbor.
Steven Colbert's recent interview with Tony Perkins brings this dynamic to live. Colbert asks Tony, where in the bible does Jesus talk about homosexuals. To which Perkins comment, Paul does.
Steven Colbert's recent interview with Tony Perkins brings this dynamic to live. Colbert asks Tony, where in the bible does Jesus talk about homosexuals. To which Perkins comment, Paul does.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
I love Apple!!!!!!
As I mentioned previously in my blog, I have been having some computer problems. Kernel Panics to be specific. So for the 4th time in 5 months I took my computer, with my apple care info in hand, in to the Apple store to have them take a look at it. I was not to hopeful that they would be able to fix it so I have been bracing myself for the inevitable purchase of a new laptop. I was hoping that it would hold out until the end of the year.
The gentleman at the genius bar started up my computer and 3 minutes later he told me that he didn't think he could do anything more than was done by the previous repairs, and that he was going to talk to the manager. When he came back they offered to replace my base model 12" Ibook with the base model Macbook, free of charge!
So I'm now sitting here typing away on my new computer. I highly recommend investing in apple care if you get a Mac. I spend $250 and ended up replacing my over 2 year old computer with a new computer.
The gentleman at the genius bar started up my computer and 3 minutes later he told me that he didn't think he could do anything more than was done by the previous repairs, and that he was going to talk to the manager. When he came back they offered to replace my base model 12" Ibook with the base model Macbook, free of charge!
So I'm now sitting here typing away on my new computer. I highly recommend investing in apple care if you get a Mac. I spend $250 and ended up replacing my over 2 year old computer with a new computer.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A very special Gift
Have you ever wanted to give your name to something? Like all those rich people what have building named after them. Or perhaps you have a special friend that you would like to memorialize.
Well look no further if you have $250.00 you can get the naming rights to an out house at an all girls school in India. (Click)
There was this guy in high school that picked on me. This might be my best change to get back at him.
Well look no further if you have $250.00 you can get the naming rights to an out house at an all girls school in India. (Click)
There was this guy in high school that picked on me. This might be my best change to get back at him.
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