GrapefeedNot just another blog in the bunchComing and Going- July 4, 2008 Yesterday, transgender man Thomas Beatie gave birth to a baby girl. Early this morning, North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms died. This further proves my (until now) unwritten theory that for every new life that comes into the world, one must go. In this case, it seems like sweet poetic justice.http://grapefeed.org/blog/3491/ Scene: Fireworks Over Tennessee Avenue- July 4, 2008 Photo: FredoAlvarez (flickr) I took this shot two years ago from my bedroom window. These fireworks were not part of the official display at the Capitol, although my place is only about a mile away. This was part of a neighborhood display. D.C. police are cracking down on illegal fireworks this year. When I first moved into ...http://grapefeed.org/blog/3490/ Scene: The Eyes Have It- July 3, 2008 Photo: FredoAlvarez (flickr) As I walked up the street with bagel and coffee in hand to my office, I caught this decal of sorts out of the corner of my eye. It&8217;s affixed rather high up to the International Union of Operating Engineers building on 17th Street NW.http://grapefeed.org/blog/3488/ Overexposure- July 3, 2008 Now, I have nothing against David Beckham personally. I mean let&8217;s face it, to many &8212; or at least several &8212; of my fellow homosexualists, he is hot. But here&8217;s the thing: a little hotness goes a long way with me. And much like that really cool song you dig at first but can&8217;t stand to ...http://grapefeed.org/blog/3487/ Scene: 1, 2, Doorstop my Shoe- July 1, 2008 Photo: FredoAlvarez (flickr) So, here&8217;s a quirky thing about my office. The non-security doors on each floor of our office building are usually held open by electromagnets. Each door has a hinged plate that is attracted to an electromagnet affixed to the wall. This system is designed in such a way that if the fire alarm goes ...http://grapefeed.org/blog/3486/ |