Obama State Dinner LOLCat

A couple of things prevent this from being a viral-worthy powerhouse. First, I should have made it several days ago, when the news of the Salahis crashing the first Obama White House State Dinner was fresh. Second, if I had found a picture with two cats, it would have been more evocative. And, I guess, [...]

Obama and I Remake the Country

Although, my remaking is on a much smaller scale. Also, I’m already done.

I get a sense of accomplishment, and to know that what I planted will grow for a long time and be enjoyed by the people who own and visit the area. The new president has no such luxury. He faces enormous tasks, and [...]

Protesting Prop 8 in Downtown Los Angeles

It was a fine Saturday, if a little hot for mid-November. Better than cold and rainy, I suppose. We lazed around the house until it was too late to go to the nearest Metro station, so we had to drive down to get there in time to meet up with a few friends.
There were a [...]

Whether You Like It or Not

It’s not over. Denied a basic civil right, one we’ve fought for over decades, one that was nearly unimaginable when I was a kid, we will not stop fighting for it. Our relationships exist, with or without legal recognition and protection. Like it or not.
My favorite sign among many at the Silverlake No-on-8 protest rally [...]