Glenn's Gleanings

This is from the senior pastor of one of the largest UM churches in our country and who is also African American:

The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, a Methodist pastor from Texas and longtime supporter of President Bush who has endorsed Obama, said Tuesday he belongs to a group of religious leaders who, working independently of Obama's campaign, launched a Web site to counter Dobson at http://www.jamesdobsondoesntspeakforme.com. The site highlights statements from Obama and Dobson and asks visitors to compare them.

Caldwell said he has great respect for Dobson's advocacy for families, but said the criticism of Obama was "a bit over the top" and "crossed the line."

Arden, Robyn (and friend John), and Glenn went to the Tampa Bay Rays game tonight and once again, they won in the bottom of the ninth--what an exciting game. It poured rain all the way to the game, so we're not sure about building an outdoor stadium, but it would be within walking distance from our St. Pete house.

Dayna's interview with local weekly newspaper in Tampa Bay area

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[part of a post from a blog by "CrazyAuntPurl"]

The correct spelling of yawl is, I think, y'all, seeing as it's a contraction of "you all." But where I'm from we still read "litterchure" and say things like "I need to get some brisket out of the freezer to unthaw." (Unthawing is what you do when you want it to not be frozen. Ya'll'd know this if you read your litterchure.)

So, I spell it ya'll. Because in my mind, I hear "yawl" and it just seems right to write it that way. It's wrong, of course, but the word itself isn't exactly the Queen's English, so I have dealt with my spelling idiosyncracy and moved on.

Where I'm from, the plural of ya'll is "all ya'll." Where you're from it may be "ya'll all." Or "Your mama 'n them." I do not know.

Yeah! No more slowing the dvr/tivo down to watch the Mac commericals!

Wow, what a Father's Day gift--a brand new Mac--I'm in Apple Heaven. Now, if I can just find some personal time to do all I want to do with it ... sounds like it's time for vacation.

Dayna Elected Once Again as Florida At-Large Delegate to DNC

Dayna was elected (again) as one of the 14 at-large Obama delegates in a bit of a fiasco in Fort Lauderdale's gathering of all the Florida democratic national convention delegates (although 7 of the 14 got bumped). In fact, one of the news reporters for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel blogged about Dayna and the email that Gaye sent to Obama folks as a plea not to kill a young, rising political star's dream.

Something I found on the Internet:

What You Need To Believe To Be A Republican:

Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.

Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.

Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony.

The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing U.N. resolutions against Iraq.

A woman can't be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.

The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans' benefits and combat pay.

If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won't have sex.

A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.

Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy, but providing health care to all Americans is socialism. HMOs and insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.

Global warming and tobacco's link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.

A president lying about an extramarital affair is a impeachable offense, but a president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.

Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet.

The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but George Bush's driving record is none of our business.

Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then it's an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.

Supporting "Executive Privilege" for every Republican ever born, who will be born or who might be born (in perpetuity).

Support for hunters who shoot their friends and blame them for wearing orange vests similar to those worn by the quail.