Whoa. I've been watching local blogs for awhile now and usually I don't spy any distinct trends. We are diverse bloggers with diverse interests. But it is only a few hours after Jerry Falwell's death and local bloggers are already weighing in.

• In Memoriam
• So long suckah
• There is a God.

Above are three examples, they all have comments enabled so go forth and join in the conversation.

Oly public Bloglines

A Mother’s Song

I am the womb in every moon that blooms so high above;
I am a mother suckling her newborn babe in love—
I am the voice you turn to when you need an ear;
I am the strength that guides through each and every fear.

Look into the future and see in it the sun,
And look to the past to see how far you’ve come—
Rest in the shadows and dance naked in the rain,
And let it wash your soul free of any pain.

AB Christie

No, not a gun. Although after all this talk I'm really tempted to buy a new one.

Today I received in the mail, "An Inconvenient Truth" with former Vice President Mr. Al Gore. I'm not sure if I will watch it tonight, as I plan on asking friends if they care to watch it, but as soon as I do I will leave a short review and possibly....QUITE possibly mention that maybe ol' Al isn't such a bad guy. Don't hold your breath though.

For anyone that hasn't experienced it: YAY Netflix!

Chocolate City!

(The photo of the US Government tearing down houses is from Chocolate City. The photo of the woman with the drink is Medusa from Comedy Mock-umentary CamJackers).

Admission to each and every day of SURGE is completely free of charge and free refreshments will be served!

Here is a SURGE Poster with Chocolate City.

Here is a SURGE Schedule.

The Second Day of the Third Annual International SURGE Film Festival!

Start Time and Date: 5pm, Saturday, May 19th, 2007

If I absolutely have to be miserable with full blown allergies, I at least take consolation when I read the words "VERY HIGH" on the local current pollen report . Not that I want anyone else feeling this bad, but still. Those words help moderate my mood.

I figure by now I am an expert on sniffling and sneezing. Entertaining -both- allergies and a cold at the same time does that to a person. Here is what I know:

Over one hundred people showed up to Tenino High School last night to talk about a new logistics center in south county, and why most of them (I assume) don't like the idea. This is the second time I've noticed a major issue attracting a lot of attention (first was the port protests) that doesn't seem to be inspiring anyone to actually run for port commission.

If you disagree  with the Logistics Center near Tenino, you should run for port commission. 

The main opposition group to the planned center is Friends of Rocky Prairie, and on their website section regarding "What you can do," it doesn't list running for an elected office that would actually be able to decide whether to eventually go forward with development of the center. One incumbent quoted throughout the Olympian story, Bob Van Schoorl, represents the district (District 1) that would most directly be effected by the center.

Running as an anti-logistics center candidate would not only raise the profile of the issue, but when push came to shove, would possible give a voice to local residents.