Friday fragments

Its been a busy week for me and for the world, so I've got lots of fragments to share this Friday. I'll try to be brief so this post doesn't approach novel proportions. I know I can be wordy sometimes.

Street reconstruction
When we returned from our 4-day trip to NYC, the top coat of asphalt had still not been laid on our street. Fortunately on Tues this happened so the paving is now complete. Wed & Thurs they worked on the transitions from the affected yards and driveways to the new street, filling in the gaps and smoothing out the excess earth. Our dyed, stamped concrete driveway and sidewalk were cracked by the pipe crew, and the engineering company is having a difficult time trying to locate the same pattern of stamp so they can replace the damaged sections. I have a not-so-good feeling about this.

Marriage equality in NH
NH has become the 6th state to adopt marriage equality! Savor the details here. Now, I wonder which state will become lucky #7... NY maybe?

The Dallas Principles
Last month in Dallas, TX 24 thinkers, activists, and donors gathered to discuss the immediate need for full equality for GLBT people in the US. They collectively prepared The Dallas Principles. Check out their website to learn what the principles are and how you may want to become involved.

Fun, busy Saturday
We've got a fun, busy Sat planned tomorrow. In the morning I'll prepare a dish to take to a potluck. At 10am we're dropping by a local car show. Big Ella will not be in it since she is in the shop getting some TLC. At noon we're off to the Summer Bash, a benefit for the Food Bank of DE. We'll have gourmet food, drinks, a speech from our Governor, and a concert by Pam Tillis. Yes, that's right - the Pam Tillis. Then at 6pm we're going to a potluck at Deb & Greer's. I believe we'll be tuckered out by Sat night.

GM's commitment to the Chevy Volt
Although GM filed for bankruptcy this week, I was happy to read that the plan to roll out the new Chevy Volt will not be affected. Indeed, the Volt which goes 40 miles without using a drop of gasoline is a significant part of what Obama and others call the "new GM".

Stop the Madness
Speaking of commitments, in the past when Spouse & I have decided to actively pursue loosing weight, we would begin the new resolve by saying "we've got to stop the madness". We liken uncontrolled eating to 'madness'. So this week we are once again determined to 'stop the madness' by utilizing the Weight Watchers point system. It worked very well for us several years ago, but of course, after returning to our old, 'mad' eating patterns we gained the weight back. This time will be different, or so we say. He's done very well so far, 5 days into it. Let's hope the 'madness' doesn't return at tomorrow's Summer Bash and potluck. Send us positive, encouraging energy, won't you?

Big Ella, the Covergirl
Spouse & I belong to Lambda Car Club International, the national GLBT car collectors club and to Straight Eights, a regional GLBT car collectors club. Last month I submitted photos and a filled-out questionnaire about Big Ella to the regional club, and Big Ella was selected 'car of the month'! Unfortunately the newsletter is online and password protected so I can't link to it, but I'm proud that our Covergirl is getting some press.

Have a terrific weekend, Everyone.

Crush du Jour: Dror Okavi