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PEOPLE OF THE WORLD!

2009-08-12T12:57:24Z

Betsy Marilla (Wickwire) Noble did NOT die in 1912!

She died in December 1896 in King Co WA.

Look. it. up.

And please stop posting that 1912 date everywhere. No one has ever known where it came from. Dates like that are the genealogical equivalent of candy on the sidewalk.

Thank you.

Writer's Block: I May Be Crazy

2009-08-06T21:34:33Z

What does this Rorschach blot look like to you?

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Bats

Art Lecture/ Workshop 8 August 2009 10am-4pm at Tsogyelgar

2009-08-01T12:10:02Z

Now that the art opening and Summer Retreat are over with, Rob will be doing a one day lecture/workshop on Thangka painting.

Please consider coming out if you are interested- even if you don't paint. Rob is a great and comfortable teacher who will meet your abilities where they are and is confident that you can do more than you think you can!

http://web.me.com/tsogyelgar/Tsogyelgar/Events2.html

Come! Bring your friends and random people off the street!

2009-06-30T12:17:21Z

After over a year of work the mural in the shrine room at our Buddhist center is done! It is one of the largest (if not the largest) Buddhist murals in North America- and it is absolutely gorgeous. We are celebrating it's completion with a public art opening, tea ceremony, Indian buffet and music. Come! Come! Come!

http://web.me.com/tsogyelgar/Tsogyelgar/SHrine_Room_Opening.html

Vision Builders 5k Pre-registration ends tomorrow!

2009-05-07T18:35:51Z

THREE great reasons to pre-register:

1) You'll be entered into a drawing for these excellent giveaways:

• 2 iPod boomboxes from Big George's Home Appliance Mart!

• A $150 gift certificate from Bivouac!

• Planet Rock climbing starter kits from Planet Rock! (includes gear, lesson & climbing time)

2) You'll get the reduced registration rate!

3) You're good to go on race day!

Here's how:

• Online until 5:00 p.m., Friday at www.visionbuilders5k.org

Or...

• In person at the pre-race Packet Pick-up, hosted by

Zingerman's Roadhouse

tomorrow, 7-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.

2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

It's that Time Again!

2009-04-06T01:52:39Z

Hey,

Most, if not all, of you have already heard this via email, but in case anyone got left out....
I'm fund raising again for the Vision Builders 5K Run/Walk on May 9 at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, MI.

Come out and join us for a beautiful day or support my efforts by contributing here: http://www.firstgiving.com/kateriley2

Vision Builders is awesome and you can read more about them here: http://www.visionbuilders.org/content/public/

Go Team Venture!

Vote for Horror

2009-02-19T13:35:08Z

The Rondo's are here again and although they have probably the most archaic web voting system *evar* some of you may still want to participate. I will be voting for "Trail of the Screaming Forehead", myself. Saw on pay-per-view cable last month and it was teh awesome.

http://www.rondoaward.com/

Quite Pleased

2008-11-05T15:49:43Z

I'm quite pleased that Prop 2 passed. I know that it scared a lot of people but I think it's a good thing.

I hope that Michelle Obama had a good cry last night. The next four years are going to be really hard for her and will make the election campaign look like a walk in the park.

I feel very sorry for Barack this morning. I would not want to be him. Trying to govern for the next four years is going to be HARD and will make the election campaign look like a walk in the park.

I'm pleased that Indiana ended up for Obama. My Mom was convinced by what had happened in her county during the primaries that her vote would be stolen and it seems that did not happen.

Yay us. Now we can concentrate on what's really important- Top Gear and Doctor Who this weekend on BBC America!

Just kidding.

I VOTED!

2008-11-04T15:12:27Z

Did you?

Of local interest

2008-10-17T15:59:43Z

Grand Opening Celebration of the Computer and Video Game Archive
Catherine Soehner

Please join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Computer & Videogame Archive in the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library. The archive houses current generation and previous generation game systems and computer platforms, with a variety of games, both current and historical.

November 17, 2008
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Art, Architecture & Engineering Library
2nd Floor, Duderstadt Center

Remarks at 4:15 by Paul Courant, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries

Selected games and game systems from the archive will be on display to play and observe. Please save the date for this special event celebrating our Grand Opening.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by November 10, 2008 to Marylin Cesarz at mjcesarz@umich.edu or 734-764-3577.

2008-10-09T13:26:49Z

http://www.suntimes.com/news/otherviews/1211633,CST-NWS-evict09.article

I really thought

2008-08-08T12:02:06Z

I could not get any more cynical or disillusioned with government. But I was wrong. Did anyone else catch this interview with Ron Suskind on Fresh Air? If not, you really REALLY should.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93319762

Borders Benefit Day! Today! May 28! Support VisionBuilders.

2008-05-28T14:56:41Z

Those of you who did the race earlier this month have a copy of this coupon already- but here's another link to it- print it out and hand it out around the office!

How does Borders Benefit Day work?
It’s easy. Just present your Borders Benefit Day coupon (link below) when you make a purchase at any one of the three Ann Arbor area Borders Books and Music locations on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. 10% of your sale will go directly to Vision Builders.

Just give the sales person this coupon at the check out?
Yes, just bring your coupon when you go to the store.

Does it apply to more than books?
Yes, your coupon is applicable on all media items, office supplies, and even the café! Only gift cards, periodicals and shipping are excluded.

Can I shop on-line?
No, the benefit is only for the three Ann Arbor stores: Borders Downtown location on E. Liberty, Arborland location on Washtenaw Ave, and at the brand new Waters Place location on Lohr Rd.

Can I purchase as much as I want?
Yes, please do. Get your dad something special this year for Fathers Day. Pick up great gifts for all those upcoming birthdays, no matter the age! Get a jump on your holiday shopping for the year. Or just take advantage of Borders great selection of books, music and DVDs and get something for you and your family to enjoy.

By visiting Borders on May 28 and contributing 10% of your purchase to Vision Builders you can help improve children’s lives for tomorrow.

Shop at Borders on Wednesday, May 28 and benefit Vision Builders!

http://www.visionbuilders.org/content/public/default.aspx?id=1018

Early Bird Last Chance

2008-04-30T22:24:32Z

Early Bird registration fees for the VisionBuilders 5K Run/Walk end TODAY.

If you were planning to sign and haven't yet, Today would be The Day.

http://www.firstgiving.com/visionbuilders/

Register for the Vision Builders 5k Fun Run/Walk NOW

2008-04-20T20:56:23Z

'cause the fees go up May 1 when early registration ends....

register.visionbuilders5k.org

2008 Vision Builders 5k Run/Walk

2008-04-19T03:35:49Z

Hello friends, family, and small blue furry creatures!

Yes, I'm hitting you up to come out and enjoy a lovely day outside and to support a good cause!

The 2008 5K Run/Walk for Vision Builders is May 10, 2008.
Once again it is at Hudson Mills Metropark.

Register for the race here: register.visionbuilders5k.org
For lots of event info go here: www.visionbuilders5k.org

If you can't walk or run the race you can donate to my fundraising page here: http://www.firstgiving.com/eymill
OR you can donate to Dave's page here: http://www.firstgiving.com/davidrahbari

Please come out for the race, it will *great fun* (we certainly had a good time last year) and Hudson Mills is a beautiful park.
If you can't make it out for the race, please consider leaving a donation on my page, Dave's page or a general donation to VisionBuilders on the registration page.

If you received my emails last year then you are already familiar with Vision Builders and what they do.
If you are a little fuzzy check out: www.visionbuilders.org

But here's an update of what's been happening the past year.

TIBET
With our grant last year the Sengcham Drukmo Home for Girls in Eastern Tibet was able to add a new dormitory building for the girls. They are no longer crammed into a couple of rooms! Yay! This year, Dockpo Tra (the home's founder and leader) would like add a LIBRARY for the girls as there is little access to books for them.
Gee. Could a project be nearer and dearer to my geeky heart than that?
Also, this year the girls received an award for excellence from their public school. Usually this is only given to one girl but our girls are doing SO WELL as group that the whole lot of them received it. Yippee! They have come so far from where they were just two years ago!

Vision Builders had had some hopes of promoting a anti-TB campaign in the Golok region of Tibet (eastern Tibet) but this seems to be on hold for now....for obvious reasons.

INDIA
An important aspect of the Vision Builder's school in Payingdem, India success has been the availability of child care for young not-yet-school-age children provided by the Cooperative Nursery. School-age girls typically end up spending their time looking after young siblings so the addition of a nursery gives them an opportunity to attend school. The Cooperative Nursery in Payingdem is such a rousing success that surrounding villages have request help in establishing their own nurseries. **Right now** Vision Builders volunteer Wangmo is in the Pemako region identifying which villages will receive grants to start nurseries like the one in Payingdem. Also, Wangmo will be staying a while in India to help with running the school and nurseries in Payingdem.

ALSO, two young women from Payingdem, Sering and Karma, are now receiving nursing and medical training so they can return to Payingdem and improve health care of everyone in their village and on their mountain. This training is possible because of scholarships provided by Vision Builders.

**AND** Lastly but not least-ly Vision Builders has purchased small piece of land in Varanasi, India for a new school there. This school will concentrate on educating poor girls from the city of Varanasi who would otherwise not receive any education. The piece of land should also be large enough some school gardens- both for the delight of the girls and to provide fresh vegetables for the school.

Whew! That's a LOT!

Thanks so much for getting this far if you're still reading. And please come!

Love
Kate

YAY! It's the Vision Builders 5K Walk/Run!

2008-04-16T02:09:00Z

It's been a year since the last VisionBuilders 5K Run/Walk!

Those of you who did the race last year and know how much fun it was can go here to register:
http://www.firstgiving.com/visionbuilders/

This year's event is May 10th at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, MI.
The Kids' Races begin at 10am and the full Run/Walk begins at 10:30am.
This years events include
• Free picnic lunch
• Awards ceremony
• Kids activities, with a Bounce House from Jump City

I set up a interlibrary loan shark team- so if you know me, join the team! It for all my friends and family and colleagues from work.

PS: Please let me know when you register!

ganked from overheardinnewyork

2008-02-28T01:41:10Z

Man: Everything you see belongs to the Lord. He is willing to save your soul. [Cell phone rings, and he answers] Hi, honey... I'm in the Bronx, preaching... I told you last night, remember? I said, 'God is telling me to preach in the Bronx.' Yes, I did tell you! [Hisses] You never fucking listen!

Damn! and Kitty?

2007-12-13T02:15:03Z

I'm going to have a huge bruise tomorrow from the bus. The driver this evening was driving like he had Keanu Reeves in the back.

Another call for a home for Oscar. Just to bring him to mind again as you chat with co-workers at office parties. This kitty needs a home! He purred for me tonight when I went over to take out the recycling and trash. Such a sweet kitty.

Posting a boasting

2007-10-27T04:44:48Z

Working together captainblack and I got to a vocab level of 50! who-hoo!

www.freerice.com

some very cool words in the upper levels.

Those Paxton boys

2007-10-22T21:37:31Z

captainblack just went out to feed the motherless Paxton boys who have taken up residence on our porch. Apachu even let the Captain pick him up and cuddle him- something that has NEVER happened before.

So Roy's dead and in the afterlife...

2007-10-18T13:37:06Z

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0494.html

meh.

2007-10-18T02:57:57Z

Just discovered that they've made the Dark is Rising into a movie!!!
and that the movie probably sucks :(
They made the hero an AMERICAN and toned down the Christian symbolism- what???? The Susan Cooper stories are soooooo English and sooooo Christian-mythic...it's like...making a movie about the Beatles and deciding they should be American punk rockers.

Discovered at the office

2007-10-18T00:12:29Z

Elvis is/was a vampire. No kidding.

Awesome talk last night

2007-09-23T12:47:33Z

Rinpoche's talk last night was awesome. Events had been closed for so long I'd forgotten the subtle differences between his public and sangha-only talks. It was like seeing an intimate friend at work or up on stage. It was still him but whole flavor was different. A little more formal. A little more wild, too. And of course, very, very funny.