November 1, 2009

Marathon Men

A reader writes

Hi! In case you missed it, Meb Keflizighi, ORIGINALLY FROM ERITREA, just became the first American to win the New York City Marathon in 25 years! Hurray for immigration!

More Day Of The Dead

I think this is slightly bizarre, although not necessarily inappropriate:

Visiting Mexican teacher celebrates Day of the Dead

By Abigail Curtis
Bangor Daily News, October 31, 2009