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Monday, March 29, 2010

FB Fights, River Runs Down, but Music Comes Up

Interesting couple of weeks.  I found myself in embroiled in a heated exchange on Facebook with a former in-law who believes black people are genetically less-developed and more prone to violence.  I asked for his sources, and he gave me an author of a badly outdated book, the loud attorney who agreed with him, and horribly biased study by a "racialist" who abuses statistics.  Things got somewhat personal, and it became hard to bite my tongue whenever he posted comments.  Eventually I stopped (even though I still had more to say).  It became apparent he wouldn't listen to ANY kind of reason.  Even his sister (my ex), who I thought might have SOME sense in the matter, seemed to think I was "clueless", giving me the distinct impression that she agreed with his views.  I entreated him to visit with professors of various backgrounds dealing with people, academics who had spent years educating themselves with ALL sides of the issue, then I wrote the guy off.
The river crest was pretty tame this year, which is the best news we could ask for in Spring.  The Sorlie bridge was only closed about a week, and never even flooded.  Just this morning, the Point bridge also opened.  So all avenues to work are back online!  Just a matter of time now before the rest of Spring comes and I can cast off my Winter coat for the season.
I got a new page of Banjo's Tune up.  It's become a habit now to post a page every other week, so expect that. 
Band practice tomorrow (I love being able to say that again), and Open Mic resumes Thursday! 

1 Comments:

Blogger Karissa (mommy) said...

When that racist fuck made it personal it took all my effort to keep my mouth shut as well. Unfortunately, as we've talked about before, people like him are just not worth it. I'm proud of you for putting up a good argument. The fact that you are able to debate such an idiot with facts still amazes me. I would always resort to swear words. ;)

BTW, I'm also happy to hear you have band practice.

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