Next Tuesday, Share Our Strength is holding their apparent second “Restaurants for Relief”  to help the Gulf Coast Recover on Tuesday, August 29th. Red Robin is donating $20k to the cause. You can search for a restaurant in your area participating by at this page (click on the link in the word page).

This was my pitch for money for today… maybe I’ll start highlighting other fun fundraisers around the country… hmm, it’s a thought.

Anyone know anyone who has either an online or a “real” subscription to The Atlantic Monthly or The Atlantic Online? There is a fascinating article in it, about declaring victory on the war on terror. The writer was on NPR’s Weekend Edition on Sunday morning, and I would like to read it… but I’m not subscribing! So, lemme know…

He had a very interesting point, about the reactionary position the US always take with regard to “terrorist acts.” We would do well to learn from the Brits and others who act and react differently.

Anyway, that’s the food for thought for this day. I have found that the Columbia University School of Nursing’s deadline is MUCH too soon, so I will have to try a different route with that school… still exploring other routes just now…