February 20, 2005
Back Under the Volcano
I am travelling in the southern Cascades right now, but it is too stormy and foggy to actually see Mt. Shasta. We had several glimpses of Mt. Lassen on the drive up, but the clouds quickly hid it again.
Amalia, thanks to the Forces of Nature film at the Chabot, is now very interested in volcanoes. She likes to draw pictures of them and has been very exited that we are around several of them, although I think she is disappointed that they are not spewing lava and fire (or at least a little smoke and the occassional lava bomb).
If you have a chance to get to the Northern Central Valley, do so, as the almond orchards are in bloom. Miles of delicate little pink flowers do wonders to make a trip more enjoyable.
Tomorrow we will continue to poke around Redding, then Monday morning we will head through the Trinity Alps to Eureka on the coast.
I am very excited to see the Trinity Alps, since I have never been there, and they are supposed to be quite beautiful. I would ask for suggestions of things to see and do up there, but do not know if I will be back online before I go (although in case I am, please feel free to leave them).
So, while I cannot guarantee another post until mid-week, I will certainly try to find my way onto a computer to write about the area.
Posted by erik at February 20, 2005 1:04 AM | TrackBackDear Erik;
I am writing to invite you to become part of an organized effort among
bloggers to help bring a just resolution to the plight of TerriSchiavo.Terri Schiavo is a disabled woman who has been denied appropriate medical treatment and whose life has been threatened for the past fifteen years.
Right now there is a massive effort in the Blogosphereto first save her life and then restore her rights to appropriate medical treatment. You can help in this effort. Here's how:
1. Educate yourself on her situation. A good comprehensive website to start with is her family's official website at www.terrisfight.org.You can find the latest breaking news on her case at www.blogsforterri.com. In addition, there are many other linked websites and blogs you can visit, and you can find your own sources with the help of your favorite search engine.
2. Get the word out. Email your family and friends, your local radio
stations, newspapers, and anyone else you can think of.
3. Join the effort at http://www.blogsforterri.com/archives/2005/02/
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You also have an opportunity to participate in a pledge drive to raise funds to place a full page ad in the St. Petersburg Times, Terri Schiavo's local paper. Go to http://www blogsforterri.com/
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PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO ASK PRESIDENT BUSH TO INTERVENE IN TERRI'S BEHALF: http://www.ipetitions.com/campaigns/PresPardon
I know we can't all do everything, but if we all do what we can, we can make a difference. Please join our efforts to help save Terri Schiavo's life and provide her with the medical treatment she has been so long denied. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Beautiful Belgian Babe
The Powers That Blog
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