December « 2006 « Sam's Thoughts

Drums

Once upon a time, Max wanted to be the next John Bonham. We got him some drums and he took some lessons for a couple of months. Once he realized that in spite of his natural sense of rhythm, he would still actually have to practice, he decided to be a singer instead. Hence I [...]

Is this what America stands for now?

Jose Padilla was held in a naval brig for 3 1/2 years in total isolation, except for his interrogations and now appears to be a broken man. Over on Dvorak.org/blog today I found this:

“Today is May 21,” a naval official declared to a camera videotaping the event. “Right now we’re ready to do a [...]

World Aids Day

I just got this in an e-mail from my friend Mary Delcamp:

Dec 1st, was World AIDS Day. Bristol Myers Squibb will donate $1 for every person who goes to their web site and lights a candle (simply click the link below) to fight AIDS, up to a max of $100,000. Please go here: https://www.lighttounite.org/. [...]

Shadow art fair a success again!

Congratulations to Mark and all the other organizers of the Shadow Art Fair! This weekends second edition of the fair was another huge success. Apparently the Corner Brewery was packed all night on Friday, so Jules and I went over there early today, and got some Christmas shopping done. We had some great coffee roasted [...]

U.S. Constitution – Article 6

Article 6 – Debts, Supremacy, Oaths

All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or [...]