A new month, a new look

It's time to turn the calendar to another page. And in doing so, I'd like to call attention to a new feature on Rough and Rede.

I've finally added My Blog List, a half-dozen blogs written by friends scattered all over, from here in the Portland area and the San Juan Islands to Chicago, Cincinnati and New York City, plus a link to my favorite general-interest publication, Esquire.

The blogosphere has its pros and cons, for sure, but I love being able to connect with people so easily and dip my toes into such eclectic waters.

Whether you're a writer, an educator, a foodie or whatever, take some time to browse these blogs. You may find something you like, in which case you can continue building the online community through leaving comments or becoming a follower yourself.

Related question: What do YOU like to read? Leave a comment listing up to five of your favorite blogs and I'll compile them into a single post.

In the meantime, enjoy the music video, appropriately titled for the first day of April.

This is no April Fools Joke

Check out the urban camouflage designed helmet Ohio State is wearing for spring football. The official word from the Athletic Department is they want to honor "the military".

According to the press release: Ohio State players will be wearing the specially commissioned helmets throughout their 2011 spring practices. Following the Spring Game, all but 25 helmets will be sent away to be repainted in the traditional Buckeye silver. Each of the 25 remaining "camo" helmets will be individually numbered, autographed by Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel and then sold, with the sale benefiting the Ohio National Guard Family Readiness and Warrior Support Program, LiFE (Learning in Fitness & Education) through Sports Program and the Ruth and Jesse Owens Scholars Fund. These helmets will be sold off-line on a first-come, first-served basis for $1,000.00/helmet (limit one per an individual). Each helmet will come with a special Certificate of Authenticity, which will include the purchaser's name, helmet number and OSUDA signature authenticating the item of purchase.

There is no truth to the rumor the school is taking a proactive "on the offensive" approach by selling their gear before the players can get their hands on it and trade it for new ink.

As someone who actually served in "the military" -- I'd like to make a suggestion to the fans and administrator's of THE Ohio State University. One of the best ways to honor the military might be to require integrity and honor from the leaders of the organization.

Vestidos de satin

Los vestidos de satín son elegantes y son ideales para lucirlos en una boda o xv años, el satín es una tela moldeable al cuerpo y permite resaltar tu belleza. 

Te recomendamos usar vestidos de satín no te arrepentirás de comprarlos ya que vienen en los colores que están en tendencia azul, rosa, rojo, blanco, negro, morado, los modelos pueden ser cortos, para una fiesta de coctel, o largos para una fiesta de noche.

O vestidos casuales de satín que podrás usar para ir de compras o para lucir arreglada en casa y dar una imagen linda a tus visitas.

Los siguientes modelos te darán una idea de la inmensa variedad de colores y modelos que en las tiendas de vestidos para chicas encontraras, solo falta que te decidas por alguno de ellos, o pueden ser todos.