“I Love the World”


The World Is Just Awesome, Discovery Networks.
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Buca di Hempsey

John, Linda, Megan, and Justin met us for our 2nd annual “catch-up dinner.” John and Linda’s kids have grown up to be quite pleasant. I find that somewhat surprising, because 15 years ago it wasn’t clear if John could raise a puppy, let alone a baby. As it turned out, the kids are so cute and nice you just want to reach over and squeeze their little cheeks. The pictures below link to the photo album:

John and Megan Hempsey Megan, Justin, and Linda Hempsey, Karen Snyder
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Ben and Ryan

We had Ben and Ryan over recently – lots of fun. They went to the movies, had pizza and ice cream, learned to smoke cigarettes. Here are the pictures:

Ryan Michael Snyder and Jake Ben
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How the Other Side Thinks

As discussed in an earlier post, not everyone believes the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (Prop 2 on California’s November, 2008 ballot) is worthwhile. A spokesperson for one such group has stated why and how they plan to beat the measure in November.

Scott Macdonald from the so-called Californians for Sound Farm Animal Agriculture (CSFAA) states: “These kinds of decisions should be made by veterinarians, scientists and animal welfare experts – not at the ballot box,” and CSFAA must “de-emotionalize” the issue through consumer education efforts.

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Danielle’s 21st

I guess it had to happen… Dani had the big 21st birthday. She wanted to have a special dinner with her Aunts and Uncle and her Mom and Bernie at the Claim Jumper in Rancho Bernardo. (I’m not sure what other birthday parties she had.) Dani looked so happy with her little foo-foo drink. (The pictures below link to the photo album.)

Carrie and Danielle Morris Danielle Morris
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“The Most Important Image Ever Taken”


Hubble Deep Field: The Most Imp. Image Ever Taken (Redux), Tony Darnell
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