01/08/04 02:48 - ID#32956

Happy Birthday Eric!

Eric is my favorite brother-in-law. Okay, so he's my only brother-in-law. Anyway, I always have a good time when I get together with my sister and Eric.

This is the cover of his new cd, and as his journal says, he's playing at Lincoln Center on Feb 13. (Hint: good excuse for a Valentine's weekend escape).

Have a Happy Birthday Ic, and have a drink for me (I know you will).

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 01/08/04 02:48

01/06/04 02:54 - ID#32955

Happy Birthday Kristen!

Kristen is one of my best friends. She has a pure heart and is extremely fun-loving. I feel lucky to have her as a friend. Kristen, if you're reading this, have a great birthday!

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 01/06/04 02:54

12/31/03 04:48 - ID#32958

BBC E-Cyclopedia 2003

Check out some of the new terms for 2003. I think my favorite is Sitcoms (Single Income Two Kids Oppressive Mortgage), but there are a lot of good ones. Anyone else have a favorite?

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 12/31/03 04:48

12/30/03 02:42 - ID#32957

Another site

For anyone interested, this is another site where you can look up environmental trends in your neighborhood. It includes information on pollution rankings, environmental justice, and health effects.

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 12/30/03 02:42

12/23/03 05:08 - ID#32967

Love Letters

I'm so happy that Col. Powell is pleased with my performance. I worked on a database for anthrax decontamination at one of the post offices in Virginia. Apparently I need to work on my scanning skills, but this is the evidence.

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 12/23/03 05:08

12/22/03 03:43 - ID#32966

In Response to Paul and Terry

I think Terry is right to focus the issue on the problems of the system rather than the individuals. We all know enough people that have a difficult time supporting themselves in Buffalo, where there are more jobs than in the rural areas that house prisons. Furthermore, a lot of these people that I know (and I imagine most of you know) are well-educated, with college degrees. If it's difficult for people like this, Joe and Jane Culpepper's options are even more limited. Maybe we should all blame ourselves for shopping at Wegman's instead of the Farmer's Market or Food Co-op, essentially putting Joe and Jane's family farm out of business.

In a similar vein, Paul commented on people that join the army to pay for college. I think the real question is - Why should someone have to join the army to pay for an education? True - there are other ways to finance college, but nobody should have to make the choice of joining the army or paying off loans for the rest of his or her life.

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 12/22/03 03:43

12/19/03 05:49 - ID#32965

CasiNO

I had my first ever casino experience last night. The buffet was good and I got my very own Player's Card. I only lost 6 bucks, so I'm glad I stopped when I did.

The whole experience reminded me once again of what a messed up place we live in. In the middle of all that Niagara Falls poverty, there's a room somewhere filled with money. Not to mention all the food that is thrown out after it goes "bad". I'm so glad I could be a part of such wasteful overindulgence.

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 12/19/03 05:49

12/18/03 09:52 - ID#32964

Too many idiots out there

Wow - Holly has sparked quite the discussion. For what it's worth, I never thought you emanated a particularly lesbian vibe. Sounds like there are just too many narrow-minded people out there who assume that a woman with some self-confidence must be a lesbian. Sort of like those people that think all feminists are lesbians. Very annoying.

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Published: 12/18/03 09:52

12/16/03 06:40 - ID#32963

Wilson Farms Pic

Check this out. New York State has released new high-resolution aerial photos. This shows the Wilson Farms parking lot area. These things are freakin' free! Paul - if we can add some zooming functionality to the site, we could put the whole Elmwood area online.