ryan torma

The update to this blog has not been going well. So, I've been exploring a switch to a different blogging platform.

You can follow me now at http://ryantorma.tumbrl.com.

I've finally gotten around to upgrading my blog software and it seems to be working, but you will likely see changes in the look and functionality over the next few days or weeks. Thanks for your patience with the construction mess.

Welcome to this world Finn Dolmar! You can get more details about his first days from his family's site here.

The following was printed on my Starbucks cup this morning:

So-called "global warming" is just a secret ploy by wacko tree-huggers to make America energy independent, clean our air and water, improve fuel efficiency of our vehicles, kick-start 21st-century industries, and make our cities safer and more livable. Don't let them get away with it!

- Chip Giller of Grist.org

HA! I love it.

Are traditional watermelons to large for your small grocery store? Rather than not sell watermelon, see if you can get it to grow in a shape that does fit.

I think this is a great lesson in creativity - just because it hasn't been done, doesn't mean it can't be. Link.

Two Jedi Church members were recently attacked by Darth Vader - a drunk man wearing a trash bag as a cape. Link.

Hat tip to Fels for the link who had this to say: "I find their lack of faith disturbing...or the fact that he drank a 2.5 gallon box of wine!"

Cowgirl Jazz has some nice pieces going right now looking at issues of faith in Firefly complete with handy YouTube video bits. I'm glad to see others working these ideas since it is an area I also have some interest:

ICMRC Paper: Seeking Serenity
Serenity & The Long Tail