Those who forget the past....

As I've gotten older, I don't watch as much TV as I used to because, I'm not particularly interested in most of the content that's on TV. I have been following the coverage of the closure of RCTV in Venezuela by president Hugo Chavez. Chavez has been highly critical of the station because among other things, it's Anti-Chavez stance.(Quelle suprise!) So, the world watches as Chavez continues to tread on dangerous ground. I understand that the Venezuelan people wanted a change, but at what cost? According to a poll, 70% of Chavez's supporters (that's supporters) disagree with the removal of RCTV. Is freedom of speech and expression such a threat to Chavez's socialist values that he systematically removes what he deems as inapropriate? I, for one, hope the Venezuelan people don't regret voting "El Comandante Chavez" into office.

Doors opened wide

Today, I am humbled and humility is not something I consider myself to be, yet I am humbled and grateful, so grateful for the many words of encouragement family, friends, and acquaintances. I must give special mention to all those involved at
AGUILAS/El Ambiente, past and present, for inspiring me to pursue my education...muchas gracias, de todo corazon. Yes, I did the work, but your examples proved invaluable. To my fellow graduates of San Francisco State University, Class of 2007. thank to you all, as well, I forgotten how much energy you "students of a traditional age" have, neddless to say, it rubbed off. I'm happy for all of you. Good Luck!! Thanks to all for showing me humility, without the "hard knocks."

The last final for my last class

I'm done. All that's left is the formalities of the graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Irony

Irony is the Rev. Fred Phelps protesting the Rev. Jerry Falwell's funeral.
Irony is opposition to sex education for teenagers in some parts of India, when apparently 40% of women don't know what AIDS is.
Irony is going for a long walk from my apartment downtown to Fisherman's Wharf (to the only "In and Out" burger within the
San Francisco city limits.) and then walking back.