Too funny!

Two friends of mine, a former co-worker and his wife, live in the Greater Seattle area, and have a blog that the periodically update with little tales from their rather unconventional life. I love these glimpses into their lives, because they remind me of how incredibly diverse people can be. They help me remember that differences help make the world a more interesting and vibrant place.

The most recent entry in their blog has me laughing so hard I'm crying. Here's one way to deal with Mormon missionaries when they come to the door (though I suspect it would work equally well with sales representatives and Jehovah's witnesses, too):

http://www.mepsnbarry.com/adventures/2007/09/put-the-costumes-away-and-no-one-will-get-hurt/

Enjoy!

North Carolina students banned from wearing flags

A Sampson County, NC, high school ban on clothing decorated with any flag patterns was rescinded this week, after a student was barred from wearing a stars and stripes patterned skirt on 11 September. The principal issued the ban in response to incidents last school year involving students wearing various flags. In a letter to the school, the ACLU pointed out that this ban likely violated the First Amendment, as an infringement of the right of free expression. The rule was rescinded by the county school Superintendent on Wednesday.

[from the Fayetteville Observer]