here's one of my favorite simulacra

the jesus tree

links:

http://www.jtmedia.com/angstrom/xfiles/Shepherd/shepherd.html

http://www.jtmedia.com/angstrom/xfiles/Shepherd/story.html

http://www.noebie.net/2007/10/19.html

It is a testament to Doctorow's confidence in his own beliefs that he is able to recognize that not all religionists are "deluded fools." This is a refreshing contrast to the strident tone of so many others (among both the Atheists and the Faithful).

i wrote a piece awhile back for BackHome Magazine about bats and bat abatement

includes instructions on how to build a bat funnel

here's the article

remember: bats are our friends!