Quick note to start - yes, I am still training and fundraising. In fact, it would be fabulous if you would throw in $30 to the cause. I pretty much need $30/day for the rest of the time to meet the minimum. Also, things are starting to hurt a little. I'll save that for another... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Podcasts
My favorite form of entertainment either while I run, walk or work has been podcasts. I'm *starting* to get into audio books too - finally subscribed to Audible for that, but for everyday feeding my brain/soul this list really teaches me and makes me laugh. Typical of me, it is a blend of sports, liberal... Continue Reading →
Video Interview from San Jose
Last week, just a few minutes after I arrived in San Jose for Netroots Nation, I ran into a young man who describes himself on his business cards as an "Apprentice Troublemaker". I think that is a very accurate description 🙂 I also think I was some pretty darn good company to have been interviewed... Continue Reading →
These things shouldn’t shock me so much
Yes, the day is finally here! Election day! I am cautiously optimistic that this will happen: And then I see a random facebook comment (in response to the posting of the photo above) like this: WTF? And yeah, even sadder - he looks to be wearing a military uniform. Sigh.......... Ignorance is golden... Continue Reading →
I haz a rant
On the eve of a mid term election day, and despite my absolute passion for politics and the games surrounding it, I am absolutely DONE with people who MIX politics and games – specifically, the World Series. Quit telling me who to root for in the Series based on political beliefs! Seriously – STOP IT!... Continue Reading →
He started it!
Ah, the classic way to dodge responsibility for your own bad behavior - point the finger at someone else who has done the same thing as if that somehow absolves you of guilt. Happens in the political sphere ALL THE TIME. Conservatives disrupting town hall meetings preventing any real discussions from happening? It's OK, the... Continue Reading →
This week in politics
My plan this week had been to do book reviews on the candidates' books. But I still have a little more to go to finish Obama's Dreams of My Father and besides, Robin asked for my impressions of this week's PA primary 🙂 As I sit here typing this though, I am feeling really dragged... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 