photos from the holiday party

two months later, a few photos of some of my dear friends in madison. if I didn't have some good people around me, I don't know if I would make it through the hours of reading in the bitter, bitter cold.

the most fun part of the evening was not captured on film, unfortunately. looks like sara and I will have to have another walkoff.



sara & I at the fete.



ryan talking about something or other. apparently I didn't approve.



and surprise, surprise, tim's licking my neck. mmm...

sing it tina

it may seem that I'm only about hillary and can see no good in an obama nomination. I think this is mostly a reaction to the intense cult of obama fans that I interact with everyday. this bit from tina fey on last night's snl helps alleviate a bit of that obama angst. and it's just funny.

today's the day

primary day in wisconsin. I've already voted, so am just working, going to classes, and waiting to see what the fall out is. though I am a bit frustrated with how the campaign has been operating lately (the pettiness needs to end), I am still fully behind hillary.

'so you quote love unquote me'

a short stream of consciousness on the valentine holiday...

I really don't understand why people 'hate' valentine's day. the commercialization that is shoved down people's throats (buy her a diamond necklace, go to a fancy restaurant, flowers, flowers, flowers) is unfortunate and definitely taints the holiday. but if you look past that, if you look to the idea of valentine's day, pause, and remember that we all have love in our lives in many of the relationships that we are in, then what is so bad about it? many of us are so busy in our daily lives that we don't stop and recognize how much we love and appreciate our friends and family. valentine's day, with all of the marketing to go out and buy something for your significant other, at least forces us to recognize that love is important for us all. it's a day to tell the people around you that you care about them (though it shouldn't be the only day, of course.) and who doesn't want to be reminded that they are loved?

pc v. mac

usually I'm on the side of the mac. (not to the point of snobbiness or exclusive usage, but what do I own? a mac.) but, as david brooks terms it, I'm with the pc all the way and feeling a bit more hopeful about it.

questions for dr. retail

the electability issue

here we are, debating who should be the democratic candidate based on the issue of electability. it's unfortunate that the democratic party must confront such an issue, hedging its bets on who can win the presidency and begin to right the wrongs of the bush administration.

who is more electable?

I'd like to see hillary, a strong female, in the top position. but I also know that many people have made their minds up about her and frame her however they like.

the hillary haters

2008 will prove to be a significant turning point in our country's history. who will be at the helm still eludes us all.

foundations

in the need of a bit of a pick-me-up on this grey chicago day (or any grey day), I listen to this song by kate nash. the lyrics detail a sad, sad story, but I love the song and find it cheery, nevertheless.

enjoy! (and maybe dance about a bit too.)



oh yes, and the video is clever. some likely say that it's just too clever, but I disagree. love the intertwining socks.