Right As Usual

It's a strange world, filled with beautiful people doing exciting things in exotic locations - AND foul-mouthed people fulminating about politicians in coarse language. It has mothers with carefully-posed children in immaculate outfits, celebrating their academic and athletic accomplishments - AND gloomy hints that the same mother is in dire need of LOTS of wine. It has passionate partisan supporters making their case for their preferred politician using well-crafted logic - AND opponents whose idea of a rejoinder is "He's/She's a crook!" and "Hater! Racist! Phony Christian!". I'm still not clear on why politicians have to demonstrate their commitment to the principles of their faith - to the satisfaction of non-believers - only if they are Christian. It has heartwarming stories and memes - and cute baby animal pictures - AND also half-naked women and fully-stupid men displaying their lack of Darwinian fitness. It's a funny world for many...

This used to be my main blog - since 2003 or so, I've kept it going. Lately, I've been more active on group blogs, as the work commitment was less, and the blogs got a lot more exposure. I like control of things, however, which the group blogs don't give me - theme, direction, administrator access. So, I've decided to re-activate the blog, with the idea of opening it to other bloggers or would-be bloggers. I'm looking for those who might want to periodically caucus online - whether in a closed group, Google Hangout (I like it, but - it's Google, so I always feel as though I'm being watched - which I probably AM), or Slackspace (I've toyed around with it, and it is useful for asynchronous communication based around a project). How about it? If you're interested in becoming part of the RAU network, put contact info in the comments, or email me/message me. I'm looking for people who cannot make a commitment to daily posting, but who might be wil...

My Writing Life has been good lately. Despite the other distractors (Taxes, AHIP, House), I've still managed to finish my Household Pixies short almost 2 weeks early. I have an online friend working on looking it over this weekend, and I will double-check for errors and omissions, then put it out by mid-week. So, overall, I'm reasonably satisfied with my progress. What I'm behind on: Pruning the Planet - and, just as Real Life is making this a timely book. I have to get back to the general outline of chapters, and blitz the writing over the next 2 months. Finishing the AHIP course/certification. I'll double-time this next week, after we get the 2015 taxes straightened out. House - I've made a lot of progress, but I need to take getting the closets cleared out more seriously. Again, next week. The Meme creation video - right after the AHIP certification, this is Top Importance. Share