Monthly Archives: September 2006

a letter and a theory

Posted on September 29, 2006 by dichroic

Just sent: Senator McCain, Last week I wrote to tell you how proud I was that my state’s Senator was standing up to George Bush in defense of the Geneva Conventions. That was an easy letter to compose, written in … Continue reading →

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scheduling and fusses

Posted on September 28, 2006 by dichroic

I have one week and one day of work left here, two weeks and a day until I leave. Plans of one sort: today Rudder met with the movers, to talk about what’s going when. Tonight we’ll go buy a … Continue reading →

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thistles and weeds, thorns and ants

Posted on September 27, 2006 by dichroic

People keep asking if I’m excited about the move. I’m not entirely sure why, or if they think I’m likely to say no. Or maybe, since we’re moving with Rudder’s company they think he or the company have pushed me … Continue reading →

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extreme minority

Posted on September 26, 2006 by dichroic

Wikipedia actually has an entire article specifically on Jews in Eindhoven. Apparently after I move there (assuming 1998 numbers are still correct) there will be 103 of us, in a city of over 200000. This is going to be even … Continue reading →

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morning surprise

Posted on September 26, 2006 by dichroic

This morning I was drying off after a shower when the doorbell rang. I debated not answering, but couldn’t figure any reason someone might be ringing it that wasn’t important, and it’s a fairly safe neighborhood. Thank goodness for big fluffy … Continue reading →

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memoriam for a stranger

Posted on September 25, 2006 by dichroic

I’m feeling very saddened today by the news of John M. Ford’s death. Admittedly, that’s a bit silly, as I’ve never met him and have only read his poems. But it’s always sad when talent dies, and those are some … Continue reading →

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going for a record

Posted on September 24, 2006 by dichroic

Well, so. I decided that doing the marathon, or even half, on Rosh Hashana just didn’t feel right. Being Jewish is part of who I am; rowing marathons is not (not the way it is part of who Rudder is). … Continue reading →

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not marathoning

Posted on September 23, 2006 by dichroic

You know what, I just couldn’t bring myself to do the marathon (or half-) on Rosh Hashana, and my body is backing my brain up in saying “Nope!” I will go later on and help scrape up the survivors and … Continue reading →

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good news

Posted on September 22, 2006 by dichroic

There’s a bunch of good news in the last 24 hours. First and biggest: I can’t believe how little news coverage there’s been of Mahmoud Abbas’s statement that the Palestinian Unity govenment would recognize Israel. My mother was nearly crying … Continue reading →

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to marathon or not

Posted on September 22, 2006 by dichroic

Today’s cafeteria special was “Broadway deli” Based on the evidence I’d have to conclude that no one involved with the menu planning has ever been anywhere near a New York deli or reasonable facsimile. No salami, no corned beef, and … Continue reading →

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