Many of my friends may have been seeing some posts lately on my Facebook about the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) pending decision relating to DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). These posts relate to the SCOTUS reviewing a challenge to Section 3 of DOMA which “codifies the non-recognition of same-sex marriages for all federal purposes,… Continue reading
Category: Serious Stuff
Aussie Devastation 2009
One of my main focal points over the last few days has been the devastation that has been occurring in my home state of Victoria (Australia) with the (what is now) worst bushfires in the country’s history. Since the fires first claimed their early victims, I have been monitoring the ABC news website for updates… Continue reading
Amex Members Project: Donors Choose
American Express is currently donating $1 for any AMEX card holder that signs up for the Members Project. Card members have been able to nominate a charity that will receive up to $5million to bring their idea to life. Currently, there are five finalists, and you can review each of these here. I’d like to… Continue reading
Jerry Falwell dies at 73
CNN reports, that the Rev. Jerry Falwell has died. He was 73. While I didn’t agree with much of what Falwell had to say, and he certainly had a lot to say, I hope he finds peace.
Remembering Col. Canfield D. Boone
A few weeks back I signed up for Project 2,996. 2,996 is a tribute to the victims of 9/11. On September 11, 2006, 2,996 volunteer bloggers will join together for a tribute to the victims of 9/11. I was fortunate to be allocated Col. Canfield Demonte (“Bud”) Boone of the United States Army National Guard.… Continue reading