Blackberry Politics

(this post was written by Kyle on November 30, 2008, and it concerns & & )

From the Atlantic’s The Lightning Rod: “Since her arrival, in the summer of 2007, Rhee, just 38 years old, has become the most controversial figure in American public education and the standard-bearer for a new type of schools leader nationwide. She and her cohort often seek to bypass the traditional forces of education schools and [...]

Smoking Bunnies

(this post was written by Kyle on August 14, 2008, and it concerns & )

From Playboy’s Raw Data page in the September 2008 issue: “Asked by the legislature to define a 60-day supply of medical marijuana, the Washington Sate Department of Health suggested that patients be permitted a stash of 35 ounces. If you figure the average joint contains .02 ounces of weed and then do the math, patients [...]

Of Peacocks, Yurts, and Boats

(this post was written by leigh on April 15, 2008, and it concerns & & )

The female Indian Blue Peafowl is referred to as a Peahen; the male, a Peacock. They are between 35 and 50 inches tall and can weigh up to 13 pounds. The male’s tail feathers or “train” can be as long as five feet and sport a variety of colors including blue, green, red and gold. [...]

Undercover Princess

(this post was written by Jess on January 5, 2007, and it concerns & & & )

The day is dreary. The blowing winds have escalated the constant rain to a whole new level. Where once I may have considered venturing outside, now all I wish to do is burrow under the covers with my slew of half-finished books. There are more days than not of seeking warmth under the covers in [...]