every once in a while I'm reminded...

...that the electorate isn't quite as dim or hopelessly knee-jerk as they sometimes seem.

Americans broadly and strongly disapprove of federal intervention in the Terri Schiavo case, with sizable majorities saying Congress is overstepping its bounds for political gain.

The public, by 63 percent-28 percent, supports the removal of Schiavo's feeding tube, and by a 25-point margin opposes a law mandating federal review of her case. Congress passed such legislation and President Bush signed it early today.

That legislative action is distinctly unpopular: Not only do 60 percent oppose it, more — 70 percent — call it inappropriate for Congress to get involved in this way. And by a lopsided 67 percent-19 percent, most think the elected officials trying to keep Schiavo alive are doing so more for political advantage than out of concern for her or for the principles involved.

from ABC News

gaming Saturday

Just a reminder, March gaming day is this Saturday, starting around 11. We'll have a couple of miniatures games going, but there will also be a boardgaming contingent.

Those with alergies, remember to dose up before encountering Nicholas, Phineas, and Allergen (as my lady love has renamed Gilbert) or the upstairs contingent (Loki the Fuzzy and Guildenstern the Fluffy).

RSVP if possible, so I can gauge purchase-age of victuals.

upcoming music

Thanks to geekchick for prompting me to look ahead.

Wolftrap

Christine Lavin, April 22
Bonnie Rideout, April 30
Lucy Kaplansky, May 6
Mary Chapin Carpenter, June 9
Mark Knopfler, June 26
Great Big Sea, August 9
Gordon Lightfoot, August 17

The Birchmere

Schooner Faire, May 21
Fairport Convention, May 26 Yeah, I won't be here for those.

The Ramshead
I'm not going to go see them, but Firefall and Poco are still touring? Be still my adolescent pop-music memories...

Jammin Java

I don't recognize many people playing there in the next few months, but Jez Lowe (April 12) and Catie Curtis (May 20-21: again, probably won't be catching her this time) sound like people I'd enjoy...

a quick report on the weekend

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