Ye Olde Rad Blog II

Visitation with Young Children: Can't See Them vs Don't Want to

One of the most subtly-gnawing things I've had to deal with—as a part time dad—is the notion that the Bug (until recently) did not understand the difference between:I can't see him. I don't want to see him. I mean, if...

Posted on December 9, 2007 11:01 AM

Jarrod Arrested for Protesting the Iraq War

.. when in walks Jarrod (a regular there, who teaches Criminal Justice at one of the local universities). On our table he laid a copy of today's Los Angeles Times, and points to an article titled (big letters) » War protest in O.C. ends in 6 arrests. (Front page of the California section - Part B. Yeah, he was one of the 6.)

Posted on August 9, 2007 10:10 AM

Disturbing Dream: Barack Obama Assassinated

Regulars might recall a dream I had last year, in November (the 14th, to be precise) .. which said .. well, here are my exact words: Had a dream last night that Barack Obama was on the verge of becoming the first black president (way ahead in the polls), but was assassinated right before the election (similar to what happened with RFK). The dream seemed real. Would be weird if it came true.

Posted on April 24, 2007 6:35 AM