Assuming my car is finished in time (I'm taking it in for brake work in a half hour and they say they'll have it done quickly), I'll be heading to Grand Rapids tonight to hear philosopher of science Michael Ruse speak. Ruse was a key witness in the McLean v. Arkansas case in 1981 and has written widely on evolution and creationism. I've not had the chance to meet him before, so I'm looking forward to it. I'll be meeting up with Dave Snyder, a longtime reader of this blog, and some of my MCFS colleagues for the speech and for dinner. Should be a fun night.
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For any Michigan-area DCW readers interested in attending Ruse's presentation, space is apparently limited and a (free) registration is suggested. For more info go to
http://www.gvsu.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.evolutionwebcast
Apparently there will also be a WWW simulcast, which requires a RealPlayer.
Now, to find a good rib joint in Grand Rapids . . .