The Dayton Diaries
RAD's Adventures in Dayton, OHIO
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Posted 08:57 by Rich
People at home have been asking me what I'm doing for Easter. Well I'll be working!! I have to work Good Friday and Easter Monday. I don't get ANZAC Day either. Bugger!
People at home have been asking me what I'm doing for Easter. Well I'll be working!! I have to work Good Friday and Easter Monday. I don't get ANZAC Day either. Bugger!
Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Posted 09:25 by Rich
Oh. Also went to the movies last night. Saw About Schmidt which is the story of a 60-something guy retiring from an insurance company (sound familiar Dad?). It is quite moving and deep I enjoyed it (Mum, you'd enjoy it too, given that it is partly about child sponsorship - just ignore the fact Schmidt's wife dies early on).
Oh. Also went to the movies last night. Saw About Schmidt which is the story of a 60-something guy retiring from an insurance company (sound familiar Dad?). It is quite moving and deep I enjoyed it (Mum, you'd enjoy it too, given that it is partly about child sponsorship - just ignore the fact Schmidt's wife dies early on).
Posted 06:35 by Rich
Not the most exciting weekend. I had to finish an essay for my Otago University paper. Saturday night went out to Thai Nine, a new restaurant in Dayton's Oregon District. On Sunday headed out of town to Waynesville (one of the antique capitals of the midwest) and then further down the road to the Cesar Creek Gorge park and sat on the beach on the lake and visited the pioneer village.
Sadly the war goes on. I feel safe here though. The state of Ohio currently has an orange alert on it homeland security webpage. We are probably more of a military target than a terrorist one, with the Wright Patterson Airforce base in Dayton.
Not the most exciting weekend. I had to finish an essay for my Otago University paper. Saturday night went out to Thai Nine, a new restaurant in Dayton's Oregon District. On Sunday headed out of town to Waynesville (one of the antique capitals of the midwest) and then further down the road to the Cesar Creek Gorge park and sat on the beach on the lake and visited the pioneer village.Sadly the war goes on. I feel safe here though. The state of Ohio currently has an orange alert on it homeland security webpage. We are probably more of a military target than a terrorist one, with the Wright Patterson Airforce base in Dayton.
Saturday, March 22, 2003
Posted 08:58 by Rich
Now catching up on stuff after being away. Here are some websites (geeks, that is) encountered on recent travels:
Now catching up on stuff after being away. Here are some websites (geeks, that is) encountered on recent travels:
Thursday, March 20, 2003
Posted 08:38 by Rich
Back in Dayton after Chicago. Yesterday I visited the University of Chicago. The main interest here was the Martin E. Marty Center and their project on Religion and Democracy. Also checked out the library, the bookstores and Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie house. Then was the long trip home to Dayton, leaving Chicago with much unseen and undone but with the will to return soon...
Back in Dayton after Chicago. Yesterday I visited the University of Chicago. The main interest here was the Martin E. Marty Center and their project on Religion and Democracy. Also checked out the library, the bookstores and Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie house. Then was the long trip home to Dayton, leaving Chicago with much unseen and undone but with the will to return soon...
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Posted 15:46 by Rich
St Patrick's Day today. Had a late breakfast a french bakery that was more american than french, but probably still suffers loss of business given the anti-French backlash over the Iraq situation. Kiwis shouldn't feel smug about that given similarly irrational tragetting of New Zealand business with french names during the nuclear testing era. Headed west this morning to Wheaton College to check out the "evangelical Harvard" and in particluar the Billy Graham Center, which includes a history of American evangelisation and a history of his life. The tour ends with "the rapture" in a cloud room. Then it was on to the offices of Christianity Today for a quick visit with the editor. Back into town I had dinner at Uno's. They serve Chicago style stuffed pizza. It was very crowded and not the most pleasant experience - even though it was a fine meal. Bought a novel from a virgin
megastore and then back to the hotel for a quiet night.
St Patrick's Day today. Had a late breakfast a french bakery that was more american than french, but probably still suffers loss of business given the anti-French backlash over the Iraq situation. Kiwis shouldn't feel smug about that given similarly irrational tragetting of New Zealand business with french names during the nuclear testing era. Headed west this morning to Wheaton College to check out the "evangelical Harvard" and in particluar the Billy Graham Center, which includes a history of American evangelisation and a history of his life. The tour ends with "the rapture" in a cloud room. Then it was on to the offices of Christianity Today for a quick visit with the editor. Back into town I had dinner at Uno's. They serve Chicago style stuffed pizza. It was very crowded and not the most pleasant experience - even though it was a fine meal. Bought a novel from a virginmegastore and then back to the hotel for a quiet night.
Monday, March 17, 2003
Posted 09:51 by Rich
Now in the Chicago, the "windy city". Got here on Thursday night and was whisked away from the fun to DuPage County and the Double Tree hotel. After a nice dinner in the hotel Catalina and I headed out to the North Beach bar. This is a meat market complete with indoor volleyball, 10-pin bowling and dance floor. it was bad music, bad breast jobs and bad beer - but fun all the same. They shut down at 1:30am - just as were warming up. Americans don't know how to party.
The next day we four Fellows headed to Bontemps School, a poor black school south of the city. This was an exposure visit since we would be working over the weekend on educational inequality. Catalina and I were drooped downtown after that and we started some sight-seeing. First stop was lunch. Then it was to the public library to check our email, which never happened due to long queues. Next stop was the Chicago Architecture Foundation for some gifts and postcards. It was a beautiful shop. Next stop was the Arts Institute. We didn't have time to justify the $10 entry fee so checked out the shop and headed up Michigan Ave to the Magnificant Mile. Catalina bought a digital camera from the Sony Store, while I fell in love with a home theater system. Next stop was the Hancock Tower Observatory from which we saw the sunset. It is not a high as the Sears Tower but some think the view's better. We dined at the Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. The menu included "Tasmanian Lamb" which was described as being from New Zealand. Priceless!! A short ride on the free trolley and stroll to to see the Katherine davis Jazz Show. After yet another trip with a crazy cab driver, it was a long train trip West to the 'burbs. There were no taxis, so we tired the first company suggested by the hotel. They didn't have any cars "in the area" so we we stranded "effed and left in the cold" as I put it to them. The next company only had an answer machine. So called the hotel back for further advice, just as they answered the longest freight train in history went past so i had to put them on hold to the sound of the train for 5 mins. They called us a cab, which arrived on the other side of the tracks just as the second longest train ever came in the other direction! Finally we got back.
Saturday we spent all day at the College Dupage with dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy. Exhausted after lots of late night it was early to bed.
Sunday it was back to the College for more issue work and a working lunch. Then we were taken back to the airport. The other left for Dayton while i got a shuttle into downtown for further research and FUN. After settling into the hotel I went in search of Chicago style pizza and couldn't fin any. I did find the remnants of the massive peace protest that happened here today. I ended up dining at the Russian Tea Time, having an extremely red vege casserole. After dinner I went to see folk veteran and peace activist Joan Baez in concert (supported by Lucy Kaplansky). Baez was the best dressed guitar-slinger I've seen for a long time, with a purple dress, green jacket and pearls. She sang lots of anti-war songs and included the Finnish national anthem in both english and arabic!!
Now in the Chicago, the "windy city". Got here on Thursday night and was whisked away from the fun to DuPage County and the Double Tree hotel. After a nice dinner in the hotel Catalina and I headed out to the North Beach bar. This is a meat market complete with indoor volleyball, 10-pin bowling and dance floor. it was bad music, bad breast jobs and bad beer - but fun all the same. They shut down at 1:30am - just as were warming up. Americans don't know how to party.The next day we four Fellows headed to Bontemps School, a poor black school south of the city. This was an exposure visit since we would be working over the weekend on educational inequality. Catalina and I were drooped downtown after that and we started some sight-seeing. First stop was lunch. Then it was to the public library to check our email, which never happened due to long queues. Next stop was the Chicago Architecture Foundation for some gifts and postcards. It was a beautiful shop. Next stop was the Arts Institute. We didn't have time to justify the $10 entry fee so checked out the shop and headed up Michigan Ave to the Magnificant Mile. Catalina bought a digital camera from the Sony Store, while I fell in love with a home theater system. Next stop was the Hancock Tower Observatory from which we saw the sunset. It is not a high as the Sears Tower but some think the view's better. We dined at the Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. The menu included "Tasmanian Lamb" which was described as being from New Zealand. Priceless!! A short ride on the free trolley and stroll to to see the Katherine davis Jazz Show. After yet another trip with a crazy cab driver, it was a long train trip West to the 'burbs. There were no taxis, so we tired the first company suggested by the hotel. They didn't have any cars "in the area" so we we stranded "effed and left in the cold" as I put it to them. The next company only had an answer machine. So called the hotel back for further advice, just as they answered the longest freight train in history went past so i had to put them on hold to the sound of the train for 5 mins. They called us a cab, which arrived on the other side of the tracks just as the second longest train ever came in the other direction! Finally we got back.
Saturday we spent all day at the College Dupage with dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy. Exhausted after lots of late night it was early to bed.Sunday it was back to the College for more issue work and a working lunch. Then we were taken back to the airport. The other left for Dayton while i got a shuttle into downtown for further research and FUN. After settling into the hotel I went in search of Chicago style pizza and couldn't fin any. I did find the remnants of the massive peace protest that happened here today. I ended up dining at the Russian Tea Time, having an extremely red vege casserole. After dinner I went to see folk veteran and peace activist Joan Baez in concert (supported by Lucy Kaplansky). Baez was the best dressed guitar-slinger I've seen for a long time, with a purple dress, green jacket and pearls. She sang lots of anti-war songs and included the Finnish national anthem in both english and arabic!!
Friday, March 14, 2003
Posted 03:10 by Rich
Spring is on its way. I know this because I received in the mail yesterday (addressed to the previous occupant) two swinsuit catalogues from Victoria's Secret and Newport News. Oh, and the snow is nearly gone too.
Spring is on its way. I know this because I received in the mail yesterday (addressed to the previous occupant) two swinsuit catalogues from Victoria's Secret and Newport News. Oh, and the snow is nearly gone too.
Thursday, March 13, 2003
Posted 07:24 by Rich
Now back in Dayton. The highlight of the last day in Austin was hearing Richard Florida on the creative class. Recently in New Zealand I can imagine the inevtaible article in The Listener, Kim Hill or Linda Clark interview, dinner at the Beehive and visits to people of creativity (he met Peter Jackson) - and elitist types who know what is best for New Zealand. But he can't be too bad since he offended Winston Peters.
Florida like many other I've spoken to are SHIT SCARED of what is happening to America. It is closing down of America to outsiders and the confmrity beinff imposed on thought and action. am i seeing the evluvtion of a totalitatirn society. many believe so with constitutional rights being eroded in the name of freedom and democracy - just like Orwell said would happen. Florida reported however that many around ddon't mind if America self-destrustsc since other places will prosper from the flight of creative people from the USA. Yet a totalitarian America is a great danger to the world.
Another friend made at SXSW told me that the world hates Americans since they could stop the war if they really wanted to, but while they disagree with Bush they don't care enough to stop the war, maybe cos it will cost them too much personally. This is why they hate americans - not because they are free (as was a common accustaion after 9-11) but because they don't use the freedoms they have for the good of humanity.
Now back in Dayton. The highlight of the last day in Austin was hearing Richard Florida on the creative class. Recently in New Zealand I can imagine the inevtaible article in The Listener, Kim Hill or Linda Clark interview, dinner at the Beehive and visits to people of creativity (he met Peter Jackson) - and elitist types who know what is best for New Zealand. But he can't be too bad since he offended Winston Peters.
Florida like many other I've spoken to are SHIT SCARED of what is happening to America. It is closing down of America to outsiders and the confmrity beinff imposed on thought and action. am i seeing the evluvtion of a totalitatirn society. many believe so with constitutional rights being eroded in the name of freedom and democracy - just like Orwell said would happen. Florida reported however that many around ddon't mind if America self-destrustsc since other places will prosper from the flight of creative people from the USA. Yet a totalitarian America is a great danger to the world.
Another friend made at SXSW told me that the world hates Americans since they could stop the war if they really wanted to, but while they disagree with Bush they don't care enough to stop the war, maybe cos it will cost them too much personally. This is why they hate americans - not because they are free (as was a common accustaion after 9-11) but because they don't use the freedoms they have for the good of humanity.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Posted 07:38 by Rich
Now on a lunch break on my last day in Austin. Tragically I have to leave before the real fun starts. When i checked out of the hotel I saw a envelope for Hon Judith Tizard on the counter. I guess she here to promote NZ music. I'm sorry to be miss her NZ themed party here. The night before last after the conference sessions were the web awards - I went for the free drinks and food (which ran out very early on). Didn't stay for the awards but snuck off to the world premiere of "Jon E. Edwards is in Love" - a very cosy cinema on Congress was the venue and afterwards the directors and producer and star answered questions and invited us to their afterparty. I headed to the Fray Cafe at the Metro on 6th St. (previously named Pecan St, I cannot believe that they would rename it back to a numeral). The Fray is basically a place to share stories - some crafted, other off the cuff; some alcohol encouraged, other stone cold sober. I didn't like it that much and convinced new friend Kelly to leave and head for Jonny Edwards party at Sullivans. It was a causal drink by the time we got there and then her chaparone turned up and took her home.
Last night was fun too. I went to dinner to cycling hero Lance Armstrong's fav restaurant on 6th St. with Kelly and friends and to a comedy show at the Vortex by Heather Gold on the SXSW agenda. it was fun. Then we headed to Deville bar and sat under the trees and lights in the open air listening to an "sassy" Aussie gal Sophie Raymond.com/ sing her heart out. Several encores. It was a magical night. Then off in serach of the other parties going on. Ended up a bar with lots of SXSW folks. the adam's apple martini finished me for the night so turned down the chance of ufther fun with soulman Edwards and entourage.
Now on a lunch break on my last day in Austin. Tragically I have to leave before the real fun starts. When i checked out of the hotel I saw a envelope for Hon Judith Tizard on the counter. I guess she here to promote NZ music. I'm sorry to be miss her NZ themed party here. The night before last after the conference sessions were the web awards - I went for the free drinks and food (which ran out very early on). Didn't stay for the awards but snuck off to the world premiere of "Jon E. Edwards is in Love" - a very cosy cinema on Congress was the venue and afterwards the directors and producer and star answered questions and invited us to their afterparty. I headed to the Fray Cafe at the Metro on 6th St. (previously named Pecan St, I cannot believe that they would rename it back to a numeral). The Fray is basically a place to share stories - some crafted, other off the cuff; some alcohol encouraged, other stone cold sober. I didn't like it that much and convinced new friend Kelly to leave and head for Jonny Edwards party at Sullivans. It was a causal drink by the time we got there and then her chaparone turned up and took her home.Last night was fun too. I went to dinner to cycling hero Lance Armstrong's fav restaurant on 6th St. with Kelly and friends and to a comedy show at the Vortex by Heather Gold on the SXSW agenda. it was fun. Then we headed to Deville bar and sat under the trees and lights in the open air listening to an "sassy" Aussie gal Sophie Raymond.com/ sing her heart out. Several encores. It was a magical night. Then off in serach of the other parties going on. Ended up a bar with lots of SXSW folks. the adam's apple martini finished me for the night so turned down the chance of ufther fun with soulman Edwards and entourage.Tuesday, March 11, 2003
Posted 11:43 by Rich
Currently at the SXSW trade fair sitting at the "Listening Post" - where I can listen to any of the CDs of the bands playing the music fest. Now listening to The Legendary Shack Shakers. God only knows what genre they are or claim to be. Saw a movie this morning - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Finmally a film about a CIA coup in Central America that has a happy ending - it was very moving to see the people in Venezula reclam democracy from the military and corporate elites. Great to see the mainly American audience boo Colon Powell and the White House flunkeys.
Currently at the SXSW trade fair sitting at the "Listening Post" - where I can listen to any of the CDs of the bands playing the music fest. Now listening to The Legendary Shack Shakers. God only knows what genre they are or claim to be. Saw a movie this morning - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Finmally a film about a CIA coup in Central America that has a happy ending - it was very moving to see the people in Venezula reclam democracy from the military and corporate elites. Great to see the mainly American audience boo Colon Powell and the White House flunkeys.
Monday, March 10, 2003
Posted 06:07 by Rich
Saturday the SXSW Interactive programme started properly at 2pm so spent the morning getting some breakfast, being online and having a look around downtown Austin.
Following the openeing day's activities there were three opening night parties. The first at Milkshake Media was the best, but foolishly left there to go to the official party where they didn't even have real beer - terrible. I was interviewd on video by an official festical media guy - not sure where that'll end up. nearly got busted by security for putting a bumper stivcker "FREE THE MOUSE" (mickey that is) on a car sculpture inside the agency. Then got a lift to the thirs party with sleazy siliva-soaking Stallman, which was the launch party of startup Family.Album.com
Went to the Continental Club after that and heard The Dammnations perform. Bought their new CD and had my photo taken with the girls in the band. Then it was off to another party around the corner. On the way back to the hotel went for a feed at a local joint at 3am. Met some interesting and fun people, however, being geeks they have a tendency to introduce themselves by domain name. I met these people:
Sunday back to the convention late and heard an intersting presrntation on Creative Commons. Skipped a session to shop at Waterloo Records. Met soulman Jon Edwards whose film screens tonight.
Saturday the SXSW Interactive programme started properly at 2pm so spent the morning getting some breakfast, being online and having a look around downtown Austin.
Following the openeing day's activities there were three opening night parties. The first at Milkshake Media was the best, but foolishly left there to go to the official party where they didn't even have real beer - terrible. I was interviewd on video by an official festical media guy - not sure where that'll end up. nearly got busted by security for putting a bumper stivcker "FREE THE MOUSE" (mickey that is) on a car sculpture inside the agency. Then got a lift to the thirs party with sleazy siliva-soaking Stallman, which was the launch party of startup Family.Album.com
Went to the Continental Club after that and heard The Dammnations perform. Bought their new CD and had my photo taken with the girls in the band. Then it was off to another party around the corner. On the way back to the hotel went for a feed at a local joint at 3am. Met some interesting and fun people, however, being geeks they have a tendency to introduce themselves by domain name. I met these people:Sunday back to the convention late and heard an intersting presrntation on Creative Commons. Skipped a session to shop at Waterloo Records. Met soulman Jon Edwards whose film screens tonight.
Sunday, March 09, 2003
Posted 07:47 by Rich
Completed my research at Baylor and headed back to Austin through bad traffic and naviagted back to the airport. Driving on the right hand side is fine - poor signage and not knowing the palce is the onyl dangerous thing. Settled into my hotel right on the river and a short walk to the convention center and to downtown. Austin is alive - there are many places where can stand and see more lnight live the whole of Southwest Ohio put together. I registered for the SXSW Interactive and rushed out for a bite before the first event - a speech by Richard Stallman. It was great stuff - arguing for free software - read more form his site.
Headed out for some live music at Antone's - "home of the blues". The show was LOW with Haley Bonar. Drank some local brew - Lone Star and Bock. Ended up tired bak at the hotel around 1am. I'm glad to be here (eat your heart out Chris N.)
Completed my research at Baylor and headed back to Austin through bad traffic and naviagted back to the airport. Driving on the right hand side is fine - poor signage and not knowing the palce is the onyl dangerous thing. Settled into my hotel right on the river and a short walk to the convention center and to downtown. Austin is alive - there are many places where can stand and see more lnight live the whole of Southwest Ohio put together. I registered for the SXSW Interactive and rushed out for a bite before the first event - a speech by Richard Stallman. It was great stuff - arguing for free software - read more form his site.
Headed out for some live music at Antone's - "home of the blues". The show was LOW with Haley Bonar. Drank some local brew - Lone Star and Bock. Ended up tired bak at the hotel around 1am. I'm glad to be here (eat your heart out Chris N.)
Saturday, March 08, 2003
Posted 06:23 by Rich
Resarch Trip #1: Texas
Mission: Visit the J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies atBaylor University in Waco and attend SXSW Interactive in Austin.
Left Dayton on Wednesday night and flew to Austin via Dallas. The most exercise I've had for quite a while was walking gate to gate in Dallas/Fort Worth airport. Got to Austin and had to wait for ages in the cold for the hotel to pick me up. Next morning picked my rental car and headed for Waco.
On the way I stopped off at the LBJ Presidential Library at the University of Austin to see what these instituaions are like. Kettering had a visit recently from it director Dr Betty Sue Flowers, but she was unable to see me. On the drive to Waco saw, among other things Billboards for Christ!!
Made it Baylor, Waco in time for lunch with staffer Chuck McDaniel at the faculty club. I spent the afternoon reading, hunting down good resources and walking around the campus. The school mascot is a bear - which is in a bear pit on campus - no feeding allowed! I stayed in the staff club building, which is a really old house with lots of character. Unfortunately they gave me the wrong key and had to wait until a campus police officer brought me the right key for the room. For dinner I went to Taco Cabana, having failed to find a place where you pay after you eat. Then I went to a funky cafe Common Ground near campus which has a great atmosphere, electic decore but bad coffee. My cafe au lait was a "shot" of coffee from a pumpe themos with some stemed milk from an espresso machine in a foam cup. Even so the local students were lined up out the door and onto the sidewalk. I met a pretty young girl from Baylor. A true believer she had a True Love Waits ring on her wedding ring finger. The silver ring had a cross cut out of it. She said that her wedding ring will replace it one day. She was on a soccer scholarship and will play the New Zealand womens soccer team soon. I was interested to leanr that ALL students do both old and new testament studies and must do chapel. Waco is famous for the Branch Davidians who were killed by the feds 10 years ago.
Started Today with breakfat (soekling intentioanl) at the IHOP (International House of Pancakes). I couldn't resist having the Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity breakfast. Back to the Centre for some more reading and, of course, using the computer. Back to Austin tonight.
Resarch Trip #1: TexasMission: Visit the J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies atBaylor University in Waco and attend SXSW Interactive in Austin.
Left Dayton on Wednesday night and flew to Austin via Dallas. The most exercise I've had for quite a while was walking gate to gate in Dallas/Fort Worth airport. Got to Austin and had to wait for ages in the cold for the hotel to pick me up. Next morning picked my rental car and headed for Waco.
On the way I stopped off at the LBJ Presidential Library at the University of Austin to see what these instituaions are like. Kettering had a visit recently from it director Dr Betty Sue Flowers, but she was unable to see me. On the drive to Waco saw, among other things Billboards for Christ!!
Made it Baylor, Waco in time for lunch with staffer Chuck McDaniel at the faculty club. I spent the afternoon reading, hunting down good resources and walking around the campus. The school mascot is a bear - which is in a bear pit on campus - no feeding allowed! I stayed in the staff club building, which is a really old house with lots of character. Unfortunately they gave me the wrong key and had to wait until a campus police officer brought me the right key for the room. For dinner I went to Taco Cabana, having failed to find a place where you pay after you eat. Then I went to a funky cafe Common Ground near campus which has a great atmosphere, electic decore but bad coffee. My cafe au lait was a "shot" of coffee from a pumpe themos with some stemed milk from an espresso machine in a foam cup. Even so the local students were lined up out the door and onto the sidewalk. I met a pretty young girl from Baylor. A true believer she had a True Love Waits ring on her wedding ring finger. The silver ring had a cross cut out of it. She said that her wedding ring will replace it one day. She was on a soccer scholarship and will play the New Zealand womens soccer team soon. I was interested to leanr that ALL students do both old and new testament studies and must do chapel. Waco is famous for the Branch Davidians who were killed by the feds 10 years ago.Started Today with breakfat (soekling intentioanl) at the IHOP (International House of Pancakes). I couldn't resist having the Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity breakfast. Back to the Centre for some more reading and, of course, using the computer. Back to Austin tonight.Tuesday, March 04, 2003
Posted 03:06 by Rich
Wednesday, Thurday and friday last week was busy with internatioanl meetings. This meant making new friends from the pool of past fellows in town from all over the world, including New Zealand and Argentina. Had my first "Bad Juan" at Elsa's (my second local) - a toxic mixture and left me sore Friday morning. Dined at El Mason. Friday night and enjoyed hearing stories from part Fellows about how they survived Dayton in years gone past.
Saturday I bought some shirts at the Dayton Mall and had a haircut. In the afternoon went to hear John Dominic Crossan give an excellent talk on love and justice at Cross Creek Church. The best sermon I've heard in years. Joined Blockbuster and found that they sanitise movies that are are too HOT. That night went out for a drink at the Fox and Hound with Anne from work.
Sunday went to Southminster and then out to the grand opening of the Schuster Centre in Downown Dayton. It was vry baddly organised. Got to see one show - tickets were free. Read the rest of the day. Now in preparation mode for Austin, TX.
Wednesday, Thurday and friday last week was busy with internatioanl meetings. This meant making new friends from the pool of past fellows in town from all over the world, including New Zealand and Argentina. Had my first "Bad Juan" at Elsa's (my second local) - a toxic mixture and left me sore Friday morning. Dined at El Mason. Friday night and enjoyed hearing stories from part Fellows about how they survived Dayton in years gone past.
Saturday I bought some shirts at the Dayton Mall and had a haircut. In the afternoon went to hear John Dominic Crossan give an excellent talk on love and justice at Cross Creek Church. The best sermon I've heard in years. Joined Blockbuster and found that they sanitise movies that are are too HOT. That night went out for a drink at the Fox and Hound with Anne from work.Sunday went to Southminster and then out to the grand opening of the Schuster Centre in Downown Dayton. It was vry baddly organised. Got to see one show - tickets were free. Read the rest of the day. Now in preparation mode for Austin, TX.
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