Monthly Archives: July 2004
Radio Blog
People may have notice I got rid of “Radio Free Republic of T.” It was through Yahoo’s online radio service, so you had to be a member of Yahoo! to listen to it. Thus, it didn’t work for some people. … Continue reading
Teresa’s Redemption?
AMERICAblog. Despite my scolding of Teresa Heinz Kerry a few days ago for her choice of words while dismissing an irritating reporter, I have to give her major credit where it’s due. John Aravosis of AMERICAblog gives a very reassuring … Continue reading
‘Pub Senator Blasts Bush
Senator Lincoln Chaffee leveled some criticism at Bush forfor a ”host of mistakes” in Iraq. Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee criticized the Bush administration on Tuesday for a ”host of mistakes” in its postwar reconstruction of Iraq, saying the country is … Continue reading
The Weapons Killer?
The Urban Legends Reference Pages debunks the GOP myth that Kerry “voted to kill every military appropriation for the development and deployment of every weapons systems since 1988.” Numerous variants of this message claiming that Senator John Kerry of Masschusetts … Continue reading
Blogging the Convention, II
Back again, at 8:45pm on C-SPAN. The hubby is putting the kid to bed tonight, so I can start a little earlier than usual. This is also my first attempt at using BlogJet, because I’m thinking I might use it … Continue reading
In Case You’re Wondering
In case you’re wondering why I’m posting so much today, I’m at home. The kid’s day care is closed today because of a busted water pipe, and I volunteered to stay a home with him. Naptime and anytime The Wiggles … Continue reading
Who’s Getting Married on the Simpsons?
Via Rox Populi. I’ve always been a fan of The Simpsons, though I find I don’t watch it as often now, as it comes on during the preparations for my son’s bedtime. (One more argument for getting Tivo.) But reports … Continue reading
What I Don’t Want to Become
Via Ernie The Attorney. It’s been a while since I’ve written about my law school ambitions. They’re still a factor, though lately I’ve been doing a bit of soul searching about what I should do with my life, and about … Continue reading
Preparing for Defeat?
Via Talking Points Memo: by Joshua Micah Marshall. I figured Peggy Noonan, former Reagan speechwriter, had gone around he bend back during the saga of Elian Gonzalez, when she wrote and appeared to believe that god told the dolphins to … Continue reading
Happy Birthday To Ya!
I’d like to wish a very happy birthday to Tim, a fellow blogger and regular visitor/commenter on this blog. Many happy returns of the day, Tim!
Blogger Gathering in DC
It was only a week or so ago that I met my first blogger who wasn’t already a friend of mine before becoming a blogger. But now I’m thinking I may attend a blogger gathering in DC on Thursday, just … Continue reading
Blogging the Convention
9:30pm – until bedtime. From our family room, strewn with our son’s toys. I couldn’t help myself. I wasn’t sure I was going to, but I’ve tuned in to the Democratic convention on C-SPAN, after putting my son to bed. … Continue reading
D.L. Ughley
Via AMERICAblog. With a name like “D.L.” I’d steer away from gay issues, but comedian D.L. Hughley—you know him from the television show the Hughleys and the movie Kings of Comedy—apparently doesn’t know any better. The guests included Danny Glover … Continue reading
Tsk, Tsk, Teresa
Teresa, Teresa. I’m sorry it had to come to this, but you’ve left me little choice. Teresa Heinz Kerry urged her home-state delegates to the Democratic National Convention to restore a more civil tone to American politics, then minutes later … Continue reading
Burned Out on Outrage?
Just a couple of days ago, while having coffee with a friend and discussing how the Republican agenda has played out in the last four years, I heard myself say “At some point, I have to stop thinking about it, … Continue reading