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Help those on the ground in Syria and Turkey

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I’m sure you’ve heard about the massive earthquakes that have hit Syria and Turkey this week, killing more than thirty thousand people and leaving even more without shelter. (gift link) Members of BTS ARMY have put together this list of organizations on the ground who need donations. I would add World Central Kitchen, which as usual is already working to ensure people get fed. Please help in whatever way you can, in any amount. US and European currency goes a long way in these areas, so even small donations can mean a lot. ARMY pls help boost & donate for … Continue reading →

State of the World 2023

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Happening now at The Well: a topic where Jon Lebkowsky, Bruce Sterling, and a very smart cast of dozens consider the state of the world as the new year dawns. So far it’s been a wide-ranging, global discussion about crypto, AI, climate change, health and COVID, and more. The entire topic is world-readable, though non-members can’t post directly but rather need to send questions or comments by email to the hosts. (Most of the Well is only open to members.) This is the 22nd iteration of this discussion, and earlier versions can also be found among the topics in the … Continue reading →

Oops

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My old theme died, which is weird. No content was lost apparently. Hang in there while I figure out what to do. ETA: I’m afraid it will take me a while to make the place look good again. But at least I can reach the Dashboard and continue to post while I fiddle. I can do the CSS stuff, but I am slow at it.

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The New Colossus

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A poem by Emma Lazarus. Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost … Continue reading →

Oops. Tumblr.

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Hi folks. I’ve made a big mess of the blog by importing what turns out to be more than I expected from my Tumblr. I’ll spend some time cleaning up over the next few days. Sorry about the dust and all…

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New host!

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Just moved to a new host, and took a day to get the old content in. I’ll be playing with the site design. Don’t be alarmed! ETA: I seem to have lost a bunch of photos. They may or may not ever show up again.

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The light will come again!

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Solstice is my favorite holiday, with its assurance that spring will arrive again, even if it seems far off at this moment. When darkness is at its strongest, the tide turns and the sun begins its inevitable return. From here on out, the days slowly grow longer. It’s a powerful metaphor. And I love the 2011 White House Holiday Card. When we were in D.C., and took a White House tour, we got to see both Bo and President Obama in person. It was great fun and a real honor. This card is warm and loving, and I hope that … Continue reading →