Slept until 7:30, very late for me, then stayed in all day. Had several good phone calls, including from sister-in-law Regina. We had a long talk. Having married brothers, we enjoy commiserating with each other on what we go through with them. (As to what they go through with us, well, no such thing--we're perfect angels). Later, Cincinnati cousin, M. called and we also talked and talked. Very satisfying and, as ever, it was good to realize what a big, warm, and sympathetic extended family I have. Still later, Mike and darling Vivian called on the web cam. Vivian had on a darling "fairy" headdress that her mother had made. She then showed her beautiful costume, also made by her mother. What talent! And what a lovely little girl she has!
Received this from another cousin, and watched part one. It's mind-boggling and sickening. Always thought the U.S. was just a tad superior to other countries? Watch this and you'll want to slink away in shame:
http://www.metafilter.com/75687/Torturing-Democracy
"Torturing Democracy" is a new documentary which details how the government set aside the rule of law in its pursuit of harsh interrogations of suspected terrorists. You can watch it online or on some PBS affiliates, but PBS won't run it nationally until January 21, 2009. Scott Horton suspects that may be because PBS is afraid of political retaliation.