So, I really like Obama a lot, and I've been thinking a lot about why that is. Don't get me wrong, I'm not completely in one boat or another. I've really liked Edwards recently, even though I can't seem to get over my persistent disappointment from his performance in the 2004 election. Anyway, Daily Kos has a pretty great post up right now that provides some interesting discussion of the Obama phenomena. It delves into some of the reasons why he's exciting, but it also provides two really solid points about questions he (or we all) needs to figure out about what he wants to accomplish and how to realistically go about achieving the lofty and inspiring goals he sets forth. I found it to be a very good read, and I hope you do to:
Obama, Selma, and Conflict (Daily Kos)
Enjoy!
Friday, June 01, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Living Free, Not Dying
Lyndsey is a good speller. I am not.
We are in New Hampshire for the weekend to attend Matt's wedding, and all is well up here. The setting could not be more serene, and we were greeted last night upon our arrival by a UFO cruising across the night sky. We made it here in spite of being pulled over by smokie just inside the NH border. The copper who stopped us was very nice and actually just ran my license through the system, asked if we knew where we were going, generally he was a pretty nice guy.
Today there will be all sorts of weddingness, food, merriment, and general excellence, all in the name of Living free! Huzzah
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Happy Cat
Indy
Originally uploaded by Chambo25.
I have to say, it's been quite some time since I've posted photos regularly, but I think that might be likely to change soon as I recently took this, one of my favorite images ever. The original was in color, but I think that black and white is perfect for this picture, and I am really happy with the focus of it, the slight gleam in Indy's eyes, and capturing her in one of her signature completely dozed-out postures.
Needless to say, she was not feeling particularly high strung when I took this picture! This weekend Lyndsey and I are headed north to NH for Matt's wedding and I hope to take some fun pictures in the course of that fun occasion.
Prez Announces New "Personal Child Threat" tour
So, today George Bush announced that he will tour the nation telling every American personally that the terrorists are a threat to their children.
I wonder what he'll say to me given that I don't have any children. Still, I have a feeling he'll figure out something. Does anybody else just find this behavior odd? I mean, seriously, there are times where I’m so dumbfounded by the rhetoric that I can’t figure out how to be outraged because I just don’t know where to begin. Anyway, I couldn’t resist tossing this up. A tip of the hat to Talking Points Memo (www.talkingpointsmemo.com) where I first saw this video.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Manamana
Okay, here's your Friday installment of the Muppets... don't quite know why this has become a recurring post, but I kinda love it, so here you go. Enjoy!
Optimus Prime vs. Kenny Loggins '08
McSweeney's Runs down the top 20 candidates:
Republican
Democratic
Really fun and enjoyable.
Awesome things: Optimus Prime and Jesus are in the Democratic Field, A huge Barrel of Oil and the sit-com Cheers are in the Republican.
I found this posted on Salon first, so they deserve a little tip-o-the-hat.
Happy Friday, folks. T-minus a zillion months until the friggin election even happens... Right.
Republican
Democratic
Really fun and enjoyable.
Awesome things: Optimus Prime and Jesus are in the Democratic Field, A huge Barrel of Oil and the sit-com Cheers are in the Republican.
I found this posted on Salon first, so they deserve a little tip-o-the-hat.
Happy Friday, folks. T-minus a zillion months until the friggin election even happens... Right.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Gallup Says Wake Up!
The head of the Gallup Polling Group has made some bold claims in recent public remarks, including saying that the Iraq war is one demonstration of how out-of-touch the worlds leaders are with the general public.
I agree, not that this should come as any surprise. Interesting though, coming from this source, somebody who would seem to want to stay out of any sort of partisan fray. Interestingly, his remarks weren't partisan at all, they were broad-brush type indictments.
I agree, not that this should come as any surprise. Interesting though, coming from this source, somebody who would seem to want to stay out of any sort of partisan fray. Interestingly, his remarks weren't partisan at all, they were broad-brush type indictments.
Highlighted Read for the Month
WorldChanging.org, already one of my favorite websites is running a series on 21 World Changing Principles, the first article of which is located here.
When it comes to forward-thinking writing about the tools, standards, and innovations that are driving change related on both an ecological and an ethical front, this site is amazing. They've been highlighted in my links section for ages, but I also know that piece of any given blog can be easily ignored. So, if you stop by regularly, or if this is your first time, I recommend checking out the article linked above and some of their other insightful pieces.
Sometime soon I'm even going to work up something to send their way on a book that my company is promoting. More on the book soon, but for now, check out the principles... they're actually up to number 8 or so by now... so there's a bunch to look into.
When it comes to forward-thinking writing about the tools, standards, and innovations that are driving change related on both an ecological and an ethical front, this site is amazing. They've been highlighted in my links section for ages, but I also know that piece of any given blog can be easily ignored. So, if you stop by regularly, or if this is your first time, I recommend checking out the article linked above and some of their other insightful pieces.
Sometime soon I'm even going to work up something to send their way on a book that my company is promoting. More on the book soon, but for now, check out the principles... they're actually up to number 8 or so by now... so there's a bunch to look into.
New & Improved, "Best Way"*
* with sunshiny colors for summer.
Improved hopefully refers to the constantly improved quality of the posted content. I'll let you be the judge of whether this claim is valid or similar to the constantly echoing, "Nacho Cheezerifictasticker" claims you read on Doritos bags.
Improved hopefully refers to the constantly improved quality of the posted content. I'll let you be the judge of whether this claim is valid or similar to the constantly echoing, "Nacho Cheezerifictasticker" claims you read on Doritos bags.
John McCain, Cat Lady
Wow, today is off to a disappointing start. It turns out I've uncovered a solid reason not to vote for Barak Obama... no pets! Who knew!?!? Turns out his kids are lobbying hard to change that fact and get a dog if he wins.
What other news did the AP dig up in their latest funky candidate question?
America's Mayor, also hates animals... er... is pet-less.
John McCain, a bit of a cat lady... or animal lover, but wow 22 pets!?!?! Amazing. I'm not so sure about Cuff and Link as turtle names, Mr. McCain, it's a little too much with the cheese. Also, maybe he's not so much a cat lady as somebody who is starting their own arc... you know, just in case the flood comes.
My favorite pet name belongs to Bill Richardson's cat Squeaky.
In all seriousness, though, does anybody else love this utter and complete randomness courtesy of the Associated Press? I'm impressed with the range of questions they've asked, and I'm now prepared to offer some ideas for future questions. Maybe if you comment and leave ideas of your own we can develop a really strong list to send AP's way. So, here goes:
1. Are you now or have you ever been a toupee-wearer?
2. Name your favorite dairy product
3. If you were stranded on a small desert island which character on Lost would your actions most closely resemble, and why?
4. Which do you find more annoying: soaring deficits or cell phone ring tones?
What other news did the AP dig up in their latest funky candidate question?
America's Mayor, also hates animals... er... is pet-less.
John McCain, a bit of a cat lady... or animal lover, but wow 22 pets!?!?! Amazing. I'm not so sure about Cuff and Link as turtle names, Mr. McCain, it's a little too much with the cheese. Also, maybe he's not so much a cat lady as somebody who is starting their own arc... you know, just in case the flood comes.
My favorite pet name belongs to Bill Richardson's cat Squeaky.
In all seriousness, though, does anybody else love this utter and complete randomness courtesy of the Associated Press? I'm impressed with the range of questions they've asked, and I'm now prepared to offer some ideas for future questions. Maybe if you comment and leave ideas of your own we can develop a really strong list to send AP's way. So, here goes:
1. Are you now or have you ever been a toupee-wearer?
2. Name your favorite dairy product
3. If you were stranded on a small desert island which character on Lost would your actions most closely resemble, and why?
4. Which do you find more annoying: soaring deficits or cell phone ring tones?
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