I have been waiting for this guy to get kicked off since So You Think You Can Dance started! Last night was the night! There was something about him that really bothered me, and I think Comfort needed a better partner anyway. Maybe that's mean. Especially because I have zero dance skills.
Overall though, Wednesday night's performances were disappointing.
I have tried to upload my pictures, and blogger isn't cooperating, so when it does, you will see all the fun I've been having!
I came across a blog this morning that I wanted to share, because I like it. And you should too. It's a woman who sets up shop in a busy place in a busy city (New York, Chicago, San Fran, etc.) and asks people what they would like to say to the future president. She types it on her typewriter, and will send these postcards once the new president is sworn in. My favorite thing about them is that she types exactly what they say, grammatical errors and all...I also find it interesting to read the things different people find important. I posted one that matters a lot to me.
Anyway, check it out. Or don't. Whatev.
I just about died laughing when I saw this video, a campaign ad for the re-election campaign of Texas Senator John Cornyn. Could he make his state look a little more like the stereotype America already has of it?
Since my blogging hands are effectively tied until I get my camera back next weekend, I thought I would share the 5 best, smartest, most interesting and/or funniest articles I have read recently.
1. "Meatless Like Me: I May be Vegetarian, but I Still Love the Smell of Bacon" - the best description of being a normal vegetarian, written for omnivores, about herbivores. And funny, to boot. Please read it...you will understand me (and 97% of vegetarians) that much better.
2. "Who Will Tell the People?" Sent to me by my friend, Sarah. It's a commentary on the state of modern America. It's thoughtful, and thought provoking. And was the final push I needed to really consider working in an inner-city school.
3. "Barack Obama: Calm in the Swirl of History" If you have yet to figure it out, I am voting for Barack Obama. This is a great article, kind of biographical for those who might not want to go through the trouble of reading his books. Although it was what made me finally download his books to my iPod.
4. "Tila Tequila Resposible for Gay Rights" Because we know shows that appeal to the lowest common denominator of the American public often spur policy debates.
5. "Life, Unplugged: On the Virtues of Disconnecting" A look at how internet and technology-obsessed we are. Something I realized this week when I left my computer charger at a friend's house out of town and had to read (gasp!) instead of web surfing for FOUR DAYS. I think I might institute one "unplugged" night a week - no TV, no computer...
I get my camera back in a week! Expect a photo blitz!
As anyone who is really alive in any way knows by now, Hillary conceded from the race for the Democratic bid for the presidency. And may I just say....yay!
I have been keeping an eye on Obama since 2004, and I am thrilled he has made it this far.
I just wanted to share with you a graphic from 23/6. As Senator Clinton said, her campaign for the nomination has left "18 million cracks in the glass ceiling", so here is a visual of that ceiling (you may have to click on it to be able to read it):
Oh well. It's not like barriers aren't being broken in the Democratic party anyway.
