I’ll confess that I didn’t know a ton about Olympia Snowe (until Wikipedia helped me out), but I was really impressed by her NYT op-ed on the ol’ Specter Switcharoo. Here’s an excerpt:
I have said that, without question, we cannot prevail as a party without conservatives. But it is equally certain we cannot prevail in [...]
Entries from April 2009
April 29, 2009
olympia snowe on arlen specter’s switch.
April 29, 2009
youtube clip of today: twilight remix.
It speaks volumes that Kathleen and I each independently discovered this video and intended to post about it. Or perhaps it just speaks to the creepy way some videos become viral overnight. Either way, I love this. Not exactly the funniest thing I’ve ever seen, but it’s perfect for reminding all of us how ridiculous [...]
April 28, 2009
the worst band EVER reunites. joy.
Here is a quick piece of music news/a warning. Remember Creed? I’ll give you a moment while you cringe… are you okay? Yeah, those guys. Well, prepare for the second coming of the world’s worst faux-Christian rock band. (Second coming. Ha! Get it? Like Jesus?)
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Scott Stapp, the lead d-bag [...]
April 28, 2009
youtube clip of today: facebook manners.
In case you haven’t figured out Facebook yet, here is a quick guide to Facebook etiquette. You might get a little chuckle out of this. It’s quite silly, and because Facebook is so deeply embedded in our culture now, you will at the very least be able to relate to it [...]
April 24, 2009
arthur giddon at bat (boy) again.
This NYT story will make your day (and, obviously, it made me cry):
“Hi ya, young fella.”
Babe Ruth greeted Arthur Giddon as he did most 13-year-olds, even those in uniform. Giddon chatted with the Babe for a moment but tore himself away because he had a job to do. It was 1922, and as a Boston [...]
April 23, 2009
john krasinski goes indie, plus beard.
Two video posts in a row maaay seem a little lazy and lame but it’s so worth it because we all must go see this movie together (I’m talking to you, 300-odd regular readers) and smile the whole time and eat Red Vines and fall deeply, deeply in love with a — wait for it [...]
April 23, 2009
youtube clip of today: beyonce flash-dance.
Now this is just impressive:
I don’t know what it is about these massive dance events that makes me so happy. The human solidarity? The wackiness? The element of surprise? If I ever seen one of these in person, I will be ecstatic. They make me cry tears of joy EVERY TIME. [...]
April 23, 2009
thursdays are for secondhand inspirational quotes.
This quote is a little touchy-feely, but it really struck me. It reminds me of something my roommate loves to say: ”You’re the master of your own destiny.” That’s cheesy too, but it’s damn true, and we can all use the reminder every now and again.
“Surrendering to the absolute truth that you are responsible for everything that [...]
