Thank you all for your insightful comments on the linkages between media and violence in our society. While I don’t believe that it is the only cause for violence (yes, violence occurred long before movies or TV came around), I do believe that it can add to the misperceptions that people have and the relations between sex, violence, and current culture.

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Is anyone else distressed that a woman was burning a letter and caused the *worst* fire in Colorado history? Now, I understand being upset over a letter from an ex. I understand wanting to burn it. But she is a TRAINED professional. She knows how to make sure a fire is OUT before moving on. She made a horrendous mistake that many other people will also have to pay for (including us when all of those people make claims for their homes and property to their insurance companies).

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We went to a Renaissance Faire yesterday. It was the first time this group had decided to put it on in our area and it was fun. We laughed, had some great food, and asked them to please do it again next year. Heck…I might even buy a dress to fit the part. ;-)

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I know that during summer people tend to disappear from online communities. I’ve been in online communities since around ’92 and I’ve watched the ebb and flow of entries, connections, and social conversations. That doesn’t mean that I don’t miss people when they disappear. I understand but I miss them. There are a few around Xanga-land that I’m missing. Their daily words never fail to make me laugh or think.

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My honey and I went and saw two movies this weekend…The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and Insomnia. Both VERY different and GREAT in their own ways. I recommend both wholeheartedly!

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No rain in sight, yet. We’re worried that if a fire starts here, it will make the Colorado fires look like small campfires. There is no green, none, anywhere to be found. It’s a bit scary, to be sure.