Author: Rob Goodspeed

The Turtles Are Coming

As part of their 150th anniversary celebration, the University of Maryland is sponsoring a competition called the “Fear the Turtle Sculpture Project.” Like the pandas, elephants, and donkeys before them, 50 sculptures of the Terrapin mascot Testudo decorated by area artists will “soon” (According to the WaPo) grace the streets of D.C. (Via Lenny) I […]

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Shaw Pranks

This house has been in this condition – half torn down – for well over a year. A prankster has recently added a whimsical sign dubbing the lot “Lake Woodson State Park.” The lot is adjacent the Carter G. Woodson house and a triangle park of the same name.

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Florida

I’m heading to West Palm Beach, Florida later today for a family holiday function. I’ll be back in town next week. I’ll probably moblog a few photos, but that’s about all on the web. Happy Holidays!

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Meetup Report

Last night even though I was late the monthly blogger meetup went smashingly with about 20 people in attendance. It was good to see Celeste, Michael, and Eddie who lives in San Francisco and dropped by for a visit. Always Write has a better list of attendees, Pat and I forgot to send around a […]

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I Am Moblogging

Count me behind the times. The inevitable result of me finally getting a cameraphone: moblogging. > See just my cameraphone pics > See entire Flickr stream Thanks to Michael who pushed me over the edge by telling me “it changed his life.”

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Initiative On ’06 Ballot … For Now

MCRI Spokesman and frequent commenter sent me this link — the Michigan Court of Appeals has overridden a vote of the Board of State Canvassers and ordered the Secretary of State to put the proposal on the ballot. MCRI opponents are expected to appeal the decision to the Michigan Supreme Court.

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