I'm sorry Tribe, but, well, I'm sure you've noticed that we've grown apart recently.

I guess that part of what kept me with you is that I didn't want to loose any friends by breaking it off with you. My friends mean a lot to me - more than any single social networking site ever could... and I hope you can understand that.

And becasue of my friends... well... I'm just going to come out and say it : I'm using other social networks now.

I've changed - grown and expanded my networks - wh... read more

Newsweek had a compelling story regarding the biblical support FOR gay marriage, and it's made a lot of people write lots of words over it.

Instead of writing my own words, I'd like to quote someone else's words:

"Now,as a member of a contemporary marriage, albeit one that isn’t so foolish as to think marriage is about gender equality or romantic love,I can honestly say that the Bible has been the only guide that has helped my husband and myself. We turn to it constantly to be reminded ... read more

In the mid-90’s I bought a small aquarium fish store in the International district of Seattle. Everyone who worked there (at that time at least) called it China town, and I was the only non-Asian business owner on the block.

Possibly the only non-Asian business owner in the neighborhood.

I thought it was very important for me to learn about Chinese culture, and I was already well on my way by the time I bought the store - through my fascination with goldfish (the best goldfish stock ar... read more