Adrienne

"In 1997, Charles Moore — surfer, scientific researcher, and sea captain — was the first to cross upon an enormous stretch of floating plastic debris now called the “Pacific garbage patch.” The patch, also described as the “Pacific trash vortex,” is an area in the North-Central Pacific where tiny bits of trash, together weighing as much as 100 million tons, have been trapped by the currents of the North Pacific Gyre. In talking to Captain Moore, it becomes clear that the pollution of our oceans, epitomized by the patch’s toxic stew of plastic particles, is actually a land-based problem. To Moore, what drives the market and what runs off the street into our oceans are part of the same problem." - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

They should run tours out there, with the proceeds going to raise awareness. - Casey Muller

Clearly the start of the Raft, as foretold by Snow Crash. - Jonathan Le Plastrier

"Have you ever been to a restaurant where you can decide how much you want to pay for the cost of your meal? It may sound like a recipe for certain failure, but that’s how a handful of restaurants around the world operate, including Denver, Colorado’s So All May Eat (SAME) Café. At the Denver eatery, wealthy diners rub elbows with the homeless, all taking the time to enjoy the café’s delicious organic cuisine. There are no set prices for anything on the menu—instead, diners simply pay whatever they can afford to for the meal." - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

There's a set-your-own-price cafe in a Seattle suburb, but I never made it out to try it. - Casey Muller

A lot of folks have an idea that quilters are just a bunch of dowdy old ladies, stitching away and clucking the latest rumor. Not so! Most of us have an overactive sense of humor and a drive to help any number of causes via our talents. The Quilters of South Carolina are typical and have created one-of-a-kind bras for Breast Cancer Awareness. The exhibit consists of 49 original works of art which are unique, entertaining, humorous, and beautiful to make the public aware of breast cancer, to memorialize those lost to the disease, and to honor survivors. - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

A real feel-good youtube - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

The song is sweet and features gorgeous photos from the past linked with images from the present. My favorite part of the election and the inauguration is the sight of so many people with tears of joy running down their faces. When has there ever been an election with such excitement, hope, and such open emotion? I am so proud to be an American. - Michael Muller

When I was a kid in the 1950s I was considered exotic and strange, and perhaps a bit pitiable and not quite proper, in that my family was Jewish Catholic, Hungarian Mexican Irish.....and now the world has passed me like I'm standing still. Thank Goodness! - Michael Muller

Here it is again... - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

"I believe that singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, super self-confidence, heightened sexual attractiveness and a better sense of humor. A recent long-term study conducted in Scandinavia sought to discover which activities related to a healthy and happy later life. Three stood out: camping, dancing and singing." - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

That sounds like a good concept for a children's camp - Casey Muller

Great idea! I think I know some good camp counselors. - Adrienne

Here's the background... - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

Mental health parity is now the law! - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

Fictional creature or real? - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

new lyrics by Nancy Hershatter - Adrienne

He's the one to restore our nation -- Honest leadership's been on vacation -- Obama-----let's get out the vote for Obama! -- - Adrienne

As I was agonizing over how there might be something I could still do to help Obama and I hadn't done it (what if I didn't and Obama lost), a friend sent me this. - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

We're all burned out on videos but this one is well worth it. This is from a Rolling Stone Reporter. Click below. Too bad this isn't getting more coverage - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

If the Democrats simply recited the simple facts of these "5 Myths About John McCain" then they would be accused of negative and unfair tactics. - Michael Muller

If you've ever loved a dog... - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

Sob - Michael Muller

"In our dogs, we see ourselves. Dogs exhibit almost all of our emotions; if you think a dog cannot register envy or pity or pride or melancholia, you have never lived with one for any length of time. What dogs lack is our ability to dissimulate. They wear their emotions nakedly, and so, in watching them, we see ourselves as we would be if we were stripped of posture and pretense." - Casey Muller

Just trying to share the image, too - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

How come it's not working? - Adrienne

Guess I'd better ask my 20-something children - Adrienne

A recall was issued for foil-wrapped Pirate's Gold chocolate coins because they contain melamine - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

Juna sent this to me... - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

The song of the Sun sounds very buddhist to me. And the sound of the globular cluster sounds "incipient" or full of portent. I need to use these tracks to make mixes on www.Jamglue.com. - Michael Muller

Wow, jamglue! That sounds like a really cool website. - Adrienne

Another Quaker folky for Obama - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

eloquently written by the sister of my dear friend Tara - Adrienne from Bookmarklet

This is astonishing and amazing - Adrienne

Union Leader Confronts Racism For anybody who doubts that this campaign is doing something important in America, watch this white union leader speak about racism to his membership (and watch the reaction of the crowd). It is, quite simply, astonishing - Adrienne

An amazing phenomenon! - Casey Muller

Has Ana seen this? Bubbles AND porpoises! - Jim Norris