December 2009
10 posts
“As Vermonters scoop out bowls of Ben and Jerry’s to celebrate their civil...”
– Chris Stirewalt, on the GOP’s apparent demographic boost come 2010.
Next Caller: Barry from D.C. →
“Barry from D.C.” calls WTOP with concerns about traffic in Northern Virginia. Outgoing Gov. Tim Kaine’s initial reaction (OMG) and the WTOP host’s nod (“Yes, the man is who he says he is!”) are priceless. That said, Kaine is chairman of the Democratic National Committee, so the guy should be used to getting calls from Barry.
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Snow Like It's 1983
The National Weather Service says:
Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. North wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
That’s the highest prediction for snow I’ve seen in many years. I realize the northern folk are just smirking, but snow inches below the Mason-Dixon have to be converted, like dog...
D.C. Set to Legalize Gay Marriage
Council member Marion Barry, as quoted in today’s Post:
This must be a proud day for you, David, Mr. Graham. Just as it was a proud day for me when the voting rights bill was passed in 1965. But this is a democracy, and I reserve the right to disagree.
The District of Columbia looks like it’s about to join the gay-marriage boat with Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,...
“How many people, right at this moment, are stuck in traffic on their way to ride...”
– Rep. Earl Blumenauer at a panel discussion last week.
WatchBuild them!
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Stream of Self-Consciousness in Panera
These could be Twitter posts, but if I compile them in one post like this, they’re easier to skip!
The longer I draft a blog entry, the less likely I will publish. I either go overboard, get muddled, or lose interest. See (or don’t see!) my drafts folders on every account — overflowing
I came here ostensibly to Get Something Done and have done almost nothing other than read...