Quick update

You may have noticed that the posting lately has been reduced mainly to quick links and reposts. I've been busy (in a good way). I will try to produce something longer soon. The review of The God Delusion is forming in my mind and just needs to be spilled onto the virtual paper - perhaps some time next week. And a few more posts are in a similar semi-baked state. Soon.

In the meantime, if you have a couple of bucks go see Grrrl and hit her PayPal button. I am broke, but she is more broke and in much more dire situation and if you can help her, please do.

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