august evening heat
a familiar lullaby
from the foster home
fresh grave
the bare earth covered
with cut flowers
sea cliff
fledgling gannets
face the wind
“august evening” from his haiku chapbook piano practice
“fresh grave” – the heron’s nest (Aug. 2003)
“sea cliff” – the heron’s nest (April 2004)
potluck
There’s a world-shattering debate at prawfsblawg, started by Douglas
Berman, asking why we say “blogosphere” and not “blogsphere.” See
Blogsphere or Blogosphere? (Aug. 5, 2005) Naturally, we had to put in more
than our 2 cents worth. Besides being dysphonic, we reject “blogsphere” because
it is also the name of a blogging tool for Lotus Domino. We like “blogisphere”
and blogiverse better, but could live with “blogosphere”. (for a short, related
sermon, see the word “blog” (our language legacy)).
The Rolling Stones are coming to the Pepsi Arena in nearby
Albany, NY, in September — their first appearance in Albany in 40 years.
Back in the day, I was a big Stones fan, but I was not among the faithful who
waited in line this morning for ticket purchases. Of course, Mick and the gang
sold out very quickly (in 40 minutes), despite prices as high as $351.00 The
Stones’ tune “Dead Flowers” has been running through my brain all day. So,
if you’re just sitting back, in your rose pink Cadillac, feel free to mail the f/k/a
gang some dead flowers. There’s no need to wait for a wedding or funeral.
restrictions for sexual offenders, at Sentencing Law and Policy. Doug points
out that weblogs make a good platform for such academic debates. At a public
defender, there’s good commentary on the issues raised. See the banishment clause.
I have used both “blogopshere” and “blogisphere” in the past. Lately, I have been using the latter.
Comment by JR — August 7, 2005 @ 1:23 am
I have used both “blogopshere” and “blogisphere” in the past. Lately, I have been using the latter.
Comment by JR — August 7, 2005 @ 1:23 am