This sad news story caught my attention partly because my sister Mary lived in Raymore for many years.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2006/08/31/david-braun.html?ref=rss

Here's a reminder that there are bigots in every religion.

http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid36185.asp

I think it's important to remember that citizens of various countries don't always support their leaders' policies. Here's an interesting article about Iran.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4940226.stm

This past weekend I had a wonderful time at a cabin on Shell Lake with the "Nieman-Williams-es-es" (as I like to call them), Judy, and two friends of the N-Ws. I enjoyed the great scenery (including an amazing number of stars that were visible away from the city), company, food and weather. We even had Sock Puppet Theatre, which would take a long time to explain!

Unfortunately, hatred and prejudice are still strong forces in the world.

http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/08/083006elton.htm

I wish that a lot of religious leaders would get their heads out of their conservative asses and realize that in a world with so many problems, they should spend their time trying to alleviate suffering instead of declaring that God cares what people do in bed.

http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/08/082806anglican.htm