Let's see. Rev Fred Phelps (god hates fags) got sued for everything he's worth and then some, but it likely won't stop him.
Madelaine L'Engle died.
More Republican gay bashers have been outed as gay, mostly by trying to pick up guys in public restrooms.
lx created a webcomic on Facebook using the Graffiti app, which allows you to replay the entire comic making process. It's not currently the big rage, but I think it has possibilities. I'll find it for you later.
shaenon Garrity did an Edward Gorey version of Star Trek's The Trouble With Tribbles which completely rocked.
I spent 6 weeks in Iowa, met thewrongcrowd and came home. (See, nothing happens to me.)
Oh, and I got your postcard, which were awesome!

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