July 31, 2006
July 30, 2006
July 29, 2006
Peace, Propaganda & The Promised Land
| Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land provides a striking comparison of U.S. and international media coverage of the crisis in the Middle East, zeroing in on how structural distortions in U.S. coverage have reinforced false perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Just watch it. | |
July 27, 2006
July 25, 2006
Garrett will be Something!
Many times I am really, truly impressed with my nephew, Garrett Trainor. When Garrett was three years old, he asked, "John, why do people buy insurance for their cars?" Isn't that an amazing question from a three year old?! I could tell you story after story. Today he was telling me how he doesn't really care for music. I asked him why; he replied that it is a waste of time.
Amazing! Most every kid his age is so into the shallow music of the day. Garrett tells friends who question his lack of interest, "I prefer to do something more productive." When I was his age my ear was glued to my Japanese transistor radio day and night, enraptured with the silly songs of the day. I remember I was so turned on with "Tell Laura I love Her." ha. What a riot!
Recently I saw the following on Garrett's bedroom wall and asked if I could have it. It's so full of youthful idealism and innocence, but Garrett just turned 12!
The Protector
To soar through the vast blue skies would be a dream. Many people can speak of freedom in their nation but few can say that they’re the ones to defend it. In my eyes a jet is not a machine of war, but a true piece of elegance, I’ve had the privilege to gaze at these protectors of the sky. And there in that spot I stood frozen in awe, mesmerized by its shining wings and sleek body. Every time I see a jet I cant help but saying to myself “someday ill be up there sitting in that cockpit roaring through the sky at mach speed as a hero, and apart of the few the proud and the brave."
Amazing! Most every kid his age is so into the shallow music of the day. Garrett tells friends who question his lack of interest, "I prefer to do something more productive." When I was his age my ear was glued to my Japanese transistor radio day and night, enraptured with the silly songs of the day. I remember I was so turned on with "Tell Laura I love Her." ha. What a riot!
Recently I saw the following on Garrett's bedroom wall and asked if I could have it. It's so full of youthful idealism and innocence, but Garrett just turned 12!
The Protector
To soar through the vast blue skies would be a dream. Many people can speak of freedom in their nation but few can say that they’re the ones to defend it. In my eyes a jet is not a machine of war, but a true piece of elegance, I’ve had the privilege to gaze at these protectors of the sky. And there in that spot I stood frozen in awe, mesmerized by its shining wings and sleek body. Every time I see a jet I cant help but saying to myself “someday ill be up there sitting in that cockpit roaring through the sky at mach speed as a hero, and apart of the few the proud and the brave."
July 24, 2006
July 21, 2006
Cute pics of Violet from the last couple days
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These last three pictures here: I told Garrett to come and make her smile, because she really likes Garrett. So, he got behind me and talked to her, and this is the result.
July 18, 2006
July 17, 2006
We have a Winner! And, the name is.....(drumroll).....
If you submitted the name "LANA" for the dog-naming contest, then you are the winner. Let us know who you are.
July 16, 2006
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July 10, 2006
July 7, 2006
This dog needs a name
Please submit your ideas. Female. Click on comments and let us know what you think the dog's name should be. Maybe we'll vote on the names. You can submit more than one name. Hurry, she needs to get to know her name soon. Submit names anonymously. When we announce the winner, then you can step forward to claim your prize which will be mailed to you.
