If you’re an American citizen, whatever you do today, make sure you vote. I don’t care who you vote for (well, that’s technically not true – I am interested in the victory of certain candidates)…I care that you vote. It’s a foundational right of American citizens, to elect whom we wish to represent us. You […]
Politics
Getting Out the Vote!
Last week, when we headed to the local college to hear The Niece perform and watch her receive an award: Gosh – it’s hard to believe that at this time next week, she’ll be moving out. Where have two years gone?!? {sniff} On with it, then. While we were at the college, we were also […]
A Major Crush
{Warning: Diverting from my usual politics-free posting.} I told The Boy last night that I need to remember to send the Dallas mayor, Tom Leppert, a note thanking him for his service to our city. He’s just announced that he’s not going to run for another term – opening speculation that he’ll likely run for […]
Danger, Will Robinson!
I woke up on the grouchy side of the bed this morning. Why? Who knows…perhaps it’s merely because Ben crawled in between the boy and I right when I wanted to cuddle before drifting off to sleep. (Darn that cat.) SO–for those who will be around me, near me, emailing me, thinking about me, or […]
Bad Economy + End of Year + Political Changes =
A lot of nervous bunnies inside companies these days. I receive regular updates on “downsizing” around town and nationwide. I think I’ve become hardened by it all. This bunny’s nose doesn’t even twitch any more.
Listening to the White Noise
I love November 5th. No more frantic last-minute pitches. No more doomsday music-filled ads. The election is over. Americans have spoken and soon we’ll be able to sort out truth in action from campaign fiction. Quite frankly, it’s time for all of us to move on to the business of working and living. It’s almost […]
Other Than Voting, It’s Out of Your Control
As American citizens, we have the right to vote. I’m also thankful our nation supports free speech. However, I strongly believe that if you want to complain about our current leaders, you should at least have the decency to vote. Here’s your most critical choice for 2008: Participate in the process or be a bump […]
When You Care Enough to Give the Best
Happy Election Day! (Finally!) Lord knows this election cycle has gone on forever and everyone I know seems to have very strong opinions about what we should do as a country, while not necessarily knowing who to vote for in order to make those things happen. Despite feeling exhausted by the constant political smog, I am […]
Called to be a Thinking People
Kelly and I went to the Art*Music*Justice concert Saturday night. Honestly, I’m still struggling over what to say about it. Loved the music, admired the artists, but… I have long been an advocate for breaking free from our own cultural framework to see the world around us. I’m a born and raised Midwesterner, who has […]