The Progressive Patriots Fund is asking for a word or phrase to describe a quality you’d like you see in our next president. You can download the ‘My President Will Be…’ sign or make your own. Write down your word or phrase and upload a photo of yourself with your sign. Here’s Russ Feingold’s video: [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=ivaTo6b2F7M[/youtube] Thanks to Bob Dylan for the inspiration… [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=5KKmQp8-bog[/youtube]
I’ve been awarded the “Thoughtful Blogger Award” by Jolly Roger at Reconstitution 2.0. JR said the most lovely thing: Virus Head is one of the most gracious people I’ve encountered in my years of blogging. She has a gentle patience that almost makes me feel bad for the chainsaw approach I take to some of my more notable commenters. I DON’T feel bad, of course, but seeing her way stops me dead in my tracks from time to time. For…
Impeachment Workshop, June 28th This workshop will focus on Bush’s impeachable offenses and bring out the full array of crimes committed by the Bush administration. Speakers will also address the need to build a movement across the country on the grounds of impeachment as the vehicle to force the Bush administration from office. Thursday, June 28, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Inman Park United Methodist ChurchDOT-ADA Community RoomMarta Stop- Inman Park1 block from the station on Edgewood Dr. Speakers: Dennis…
What question would you like to ask the top three Democratic candidates? On June 4, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Barack Obama will join Rev. Jim Wallis of Sojourners live on CNN for a conversation about faith, values, and poverty — and they’re asking supporters to vote for their favorite question to ask in front of a national television audience. The presidential candidates forum will be a unique opportunity to shape the national debate over faith and values — and…
I’ve been missing in action, I know. I’ll write all about the following when I get more than a couple of minutes. Quick trip to the Alabama shore for J’s family reunion Visit from my cousin A Halloween/Samhain festivities Making some calls to remind progressive voters in swing races to vote (Moveon.org) Catching up on the hundreds of backlogged emails Preparing for a trip to see some of my family and friends in Massachusetts Helping J to meet his end-of-month…
Weekly Unconscious Mutterings Meme – Week 183 I say … and you think … ? Affair :: of the heart, Family (that dates me), adultery, euphemism Package :: books, chunky, tied up wtih string, delivery Warner :: Brothers, Time, Dena, cartoons Drop :: cookie, balance, from the tree, down, silver, drip Balance :: drop (nice reversal there), sneakers, beam, centered, judicial, viewpoint Shore :: rocky, cliffs, New England, hug, lighthouse, hurricane, up Confirmation :: notice, payment, tickets, hearings, appointment Nose…