I am grateful that none of my family members are in the military. I hope it stays that way because this was a brutal, horrific example of the damage the war machine wreaks on the innocent. If reports that this man recognized his own damage and asked for help were ignored because we gotta send him over, then I'm sure they will be buried. We'll focus on mental illness and gun control through the distorted lens of the media, but nothing will change.
Back here in Pittsburgh, the GLCC is ready to unveil their new digs on November, Thursday 19, 2009 at the official grand opening ceremony from 5-9 PM. Food, fun, prizes and free parking Downtown. What could be a better way to get a little queer vibe on for your Turkey Day festivities?
The Renaissance City Choir holiday concert is set for December 19. I must admit that I've never been to a RCC concert. That usually gets me a lot of looks of disbelief. I'm just not a choral/choir person and I'm not a fan of concerts in general. Fell asleep at a Bruce Springsteen concert. I admire the institution and I certainly appreciate people pursuing a passion. I think it is just backlash from being exposed to the underbelly of Catholic Church choirs ... I prefer to just listen to music at home or in very short bursts. Am I alone in that? STILL ... this is a wonderful community resource and an annual event to which many people look forward.
The City Paper covered the Little Donuts debacle. My coworkers were abuzz about the issue of UrbanSpoon censoring comments, especially targeting the gay community. Generated a discussion on the value of content driven sites. I was sort of sleepy and annoyed that no one wanted me to autograph their copy of the City Paper, but also happy that so many of them read the print version (hey hey Mr. Potter).
Speaking of Mr. Potter, a bizarre burghosphere twist is that he of the alt weekly print blog edition has been designated the heir apparent of The Pittsburgh Comet. He's damn good at it and Steel City Media should recognize a giant vacuum to fill. (and my horrible use of the snip tool).
We love Slag Heap and not just because we grew up in the looming shadow of the Century III Mall slag heap. Not we, me. Well, my brother grew up there, too but doesn't read the blog. He did get arrested for trying to climb the slah heap, along with Jeff Esper. Yeah, it was a stupid thing to do.
But reading Slap Heap is a joy. Potter's inner Comet comes spiraling out and does give me hope that someone aside from MSM Rich Lord will keep an eye on the status quo of the ZoberStahl administration. I might even stop referring to the CP as MSM.
It is just good to feel optimism about SOMETHING.
