Mornings

Had to SHOVEL A FOOT OF SNOW off sidewalk, have to go back later to get car out, unless neighbor is nice and uses his snowblower, will also use enthusiasm of one or two children. *sigh* they have the day off.

Feel sinus headache coming on.

But I will see what I can do creative today, ganbatte.

Thank you for all the recs on The Fundamental Things Apply. ;)

Natalie Portman's Eco-Friendly Ring

I really love this idea, to use a vintage stone as the 'something old' in a wedding ring, the setting is of recycled metal, and the stones from conflict-free mine.

http://www.stylelist.com/2011/01/26/natalie-portmans-eco-friendly-engagement-ring/?ncid=txtlnkusstyl00000004

Legislation put forward to allow students in colleges and universities in Texas to carry guns

So, friends who are students, who are parents of students and friends who are professors, what do you think?

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/headlines/20110221-legislation-to-allow-concealed-handguns-on-texas-campuses-worries-dallas-area-students.ece

I can't think it's a good idea, I don't know that I'd let my child into such an environment, or want to teach in one.

Keep Up To Date on Civil Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa

follow the blog: YEMEN LIBYA IRAQ ALGERIA DJIBOUTI JORDAN KUWAIT SUDAN TUNISIA PALESTINE SYRIA

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/21/live-blogging-north-africa-middle-east-protests/?hpt=T1

Libyan pilots defect to Malta when asked to fire on protesters.

And let's not forget civil unrest in WISCONSIN!!!
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/02/21/wisconsin.budget/index.html?hpt=T2

This is how we are in the Midwest, anyway

Coolest Duet on the Planet - David Bowie + Trent Reznor

every song becomes Sherlock and John