Live from the Pride Parade

In spite of the intermittent showers and predicted thunderstorms, Lizbot is watching the Pride Parade in downtown Toronto. She sent us a few pictures by phone.

The bike for AIDS riders:

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Parents of gays:

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Jack Layton, our Member of Parliament:

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That’s equivalent to a Congressman in the U.S.

Pete Seeger concert – review

Al Giordano sends a report on a concert in New York on May 3rd celebrating Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday. He looks damn good for 90. Go, Pete!

Pete Seeger Benefit Concert

Hat tip to Michael Mussington, who sent me the link.

The Sound of Music takes over Antwerp Central Station

A big thank you and hat tip to Girl in a Whirl—I needed that!

I’m Henery the Eighth, I am!

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The Obamas’ new dog

Buying the right bra

I thought this video was kind of cute.

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Jane Austen’s blighted romance

jane-austenNew evidence suggests that Jane Austen’s sister, Cassandra, interfered with Jane’s chances for a happy marriage.

Winter Solstice

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Michael and Jaspanelle’s blog has a nice article about the meaning of Winter Solstice or Yule in pagan traditions.

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When have you ever seen this?

When was the last time you saw a presidential candidate – or any politician, for that matter, bringing in the traditional “co-worker’s cupcake” for someone’s birthday?

Joe Biden's 66th birthday

Yet here’s Barack Obama bringing Joe Biden a cupcake for his birthday on November 20.