Hiking in the Washington Cascades

Hike- Washington Cascades

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Video Vault: John McCain- Prisoner of War

An American hero who deserves nothing but respect for his service to our country. This is a powerful video--especially the closing moments. I thank John McCain and all those who have fought and are fighting for America.

I support Barack Obama for President:




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Video Vault: Culture War!

The power of unfiltered rhetoric (hey, that's a pretty good book title):




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The Second Wave of Second Life

The future of the workspace; get on board or get out of the way:




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Video Vault: Colin Powell Endorses Obama

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Film Trailer Vault: Marley & Me

Everything Jennifer Aniston does on screen bothers me--can't really pinpoint the reason why. Other than the casting--which, for most movies, seals the deal for me--and the fact it looks a little lite, I'm game for Marley and Me (I think I'm going to read the book, though, first ). I absolutely love dogs:

Firstshowing.net also has a nice post for those interested.

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Crawford

Just finished watching Crawford, a new documentary about George W. Bush's Crawford, Texas. Certainly a unique lens by which to view the last eight years:



Also see a Crawford review at The International Herald Tribune

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A Note on Unity

McCain's recent terror tactics is unacceptable. We need to remember what separates us from them. Today, at a rally, McCain instigated the racism and hatred that he vowed to rise above; today I am embarrassed by some of my fellow Americans. Obama's vision of hope and unity are strong ideals, but I have no interest in uniting with ignorant fools who think the hatred drenched in our past is the ideal for our future.

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Spain - On the Road Again

There is no better place on earth than Spain; having lived there, gotten married there, and figured a ton out about myself there, Spain is that place where, once you leave, you start immediately trying to get back. The nostalgia hurts in way that hurting feels good:

Spain - On the Road Again


(higher resolution)

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I'm Going to be a Dad!!!

Yes, as some of you may have heard, I'm going to be a dad!!! Emilia and I found out--on July 31st-- that we are going to have a baby (due date: April 8, 2009!!)!! Emilia will start her 13th week in a few days and is feeling great: no morning sickness, no moodiness (seriously, no joke!), and is just flat-out being a superstar.

You want more news? Okay, fine. Today we found out the baby's gender (on Thursday we went through some of the normal genetic screening tests--with an extra doozie on Friday--and the doctor called this morning to tell us the baby is healthy as can be... in addition, she asked if we wanted to know the sex of the baby...yes please). So without further ado... we are having a GIRL!!!!! I am beyond excited to have a daughter. I get to be the daddy in the "Daddy's Little Girl" equation :)



Ultrasound (September 2008) from Stagekid on Vimeo.

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