Food for thought, both lighter and heavier

First, for the light, in which I feel a new tradition coming on:
http://lomagirl.blogspot.com/2010/04/peep-jousting.html


Then, for the heavier but necessary, in which I am challenged to speak up for myself and my beliefs:
http://portraitoftheartist.blogspot.com/2010/04/standing-up-unabashed-rant.html