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“I have decided to fight Islam.  Please pay attention to my statement; to fight Islam, not the political Islam, not the militant Islam, not the radical Islam, not the Wahhabi Islam, but Islam itself… Islam has never been misunderstood, Islam is the problem… (Muslims) have to realize that they have only two choices: to change or to be crushed.”

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Thank goodness that a Muslim leader has made a public statement against the murder of homosexuals.  His statement is so clear that there is no way it could be taken out of context and turned into something wicked.  For all the railing against Islam I do, here is a bit of good news.

Mustafa Muhammad is the President of the Islamic Council of Jamaica.  Currently in Jamaica the act of buggery can lead to ten years in prison.  Mr. Muhammad has recently gone on record saying that he is against the murder of homosexuals.  Mr. Muhammad does note that sharia law does demand the murder of homosexuals.  He goes on to say “[homosexuality] is illegal and in the Sharia law the punishment is death. If you follow Christianity it is a crime in the sight of God. He destroyed a whole city because of this thing. It is an ungodly practice and I apologize to no one for this.”

But Mr. Muhammad is against the murder of homosexuals.  Why?  “This can only be done in a country that is being run by Islam.”  And right now Jamaica is not being run by Islam.

Let Muslims and multiculturalists everywhere salute Mr. Muhammad’s tolerance.

The television program LOST (first broadcast on the United States channel ABC between 2004-2010) includes a geodesic dome.  I do not intend to say much here about the show other than I have enjoyed it tremendously.  The sixth and final season of LOST begins in February 2010.  This essay will discuss the geodesic domes appearing in LOST.

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“Join us for our 11th Annual Valentine’s Invitational! Dozens of artists contribute Valentine themed artwork to benefit a local non-profit. This year’s recipient in the Special Education PTA of Portland (SEPTAP).”

I have been making collages (of the paper, scissors and glue variety) since around 1978.  A few have been published in books, a very few have been given to friends, but never have I offered one for sale – until now.  An original collage by myself will have the honor of being included in this show.  I encourage anyone in the Portland area to attend.  Bid early and often to support this most worthy cause. On exhibit the month of February 2010.

Thursday, 4 February 2010, 6PM – 9PM

Reading Frenzy
921 SW Oak St.
Portland OR 97205

(503) 274-1449

Mossarium. Portland, Oregon USA. 31 January 2010.