June 1st

Did you hear about Exceed's new garden?  I do have to say, with no offense meant to Carson here, that when I signed up for the gardening committee I did NOT realize that I was fighting hunger.  Stay tuned to hear how that plays out.  He must be anticipating a hefty yield at harvest time.

In frivolous news- I wish somebody leaked a Malia prom picture for me.  Why is that something I want?  I don't know, but it is.

 

Last week, Marni and I discussed whether the Elliot Rodger shooting was a gun control or a mental health issue (or both).   This follow up about "misogyny, entitlement, and nerds" is an interesting additional dimension to this discussion.  What do you think?

And speaking of-- to politicize for a moment-- to me, this is one of those quick and easy ways to act that we really should all shame each other into doing.  If you agree with me, go for it.  (If you don't, you can dispute the points made here or here and explain your stance to me.)

Maya Angelou died at 86 this week.   I won't link to any stories about these guys, but apparently Westboro church intends to picket at the funeral.  Outrageous. 

Oh, Bieber.  What has become of you?

What's to be done about the lack of interest from "young people" in politics?  (While I don't technically fall in the "young people" range in the poll cited, I do JUST make this author's definition of millennial-- not sure I want to, though...)  I suppose I can do my part and try to keep us informed here-- let's start with some news about this year's race for governor.  Update:  Working Families endorsed Cuomo yesterday...

And as someone who always tries to abide by my own rule of looking up and out the window while on the Q train across the bridge, I appreciated this.  I feel the same about looking out and around whenever near the water in this city.