Hey, it's Valentine's Day! Although I am hardly a fan of commercialized love, there are a few things I've come across in the past few days that have made this Valentine's Day memorable.
* I was thrilled to see that Jarod, the quirky history buff behind Jarod's Forge is back from a hiatus. He chose to return with a delightful bit on the history of Valentine's day. Read it!
* My all-time favorite ecards website (someecards.com) is full of snarky, hilarious cards to send people that have a good sense of humor. Of course they have a fabulous V-day section, like "You make my heart beat entirely too fast." Which reminds me I better send a few before the sun sets.
* Wouldn't it be romantic to get married on Valentine's Day? In Amsterdam? You can, tonight, and then you can throw it all away tomorrow! Wed & Walk lets you marry whomever you want (friend, neighbor, ex, lover) but the marriage is only valid between 6 and 10pm (and costs 30 Euros). Just think of all the couples that will soon be experiencing a brief marital bliss! My fellow blogger Invader_Stu wrote about this first, and is taking the plunge in just a few hours. I can't wait to hear the report on engagement, marriage, marital bliss, and marital dissolution.
14 February 2008
12 February 2008
A part of history
Super Tuesday is ancient history. I voted, and felt that thrill of participation and a nice warm fuzzy of assurance that I made the right choice. But I'm still debating how to best participate in the campaign. I really want to do something. Maybe I'll live in a bunker in some far away state for a few months later this year, licking envelopes and making calls. Maybe I'll use my SkypeOut balance up and do it from the comfort of my own home. Maybe I'll stay in the Netherlands and just teach it, which is what I've done the past two fall semesters. Time and opportunity will tell.
Long, long ago (2 1/2 years to be exact), I said that I wasn't a Democrat. That's still true, though I'm already snickering at the young and hasty words written in that post. I don't like the labels, but with time I realize that even if the two party system isn't ideal one must participate within it or forever be a recluse. I'm catering toward the opinion that change often comes from within. But I think it mainly has to do with the overwhelming sense of hope that this campaign has brought.
A few weeks ago, CNN was running a debate advertisement. With exciting music playing in the background, they first showed the then four Republican candidates. Four white men, up on stage, shaking their fists at each other. Politics as usual. Then the picture changed, and I saw Obama and Clinton. An African American man and a woman. And it really hit me. Wow, cool! That's who we get to choose from, and from one whole side of this two-party system! At least in that moment, whether I liked one or the other more is beside the point. That visual represents a major landmark for the U.S. The best two choices are different than any before. There is a huge possibility this generation will see the most powerful political figure in the U.S. as also representing a group thus far excluded from that honor. What a boundary to cross!
Sure, I have a preference. But it's hard to harbor ill will towards either in such an atmosphere. And even way over here in the Netherlands, I want to be a part of it. So someone please find me something to do, other than donating money!
Long, long ago (2 1/2 years to be exact), I said that I wasn't a Democrat. That's still true, though I'm already snickering at the young and hasty words written in that post. I don't like the labels, but with time I realize that even if the two party system isn't ideal one must participate within it or forever be a recluse. I'm catering toward the opinion that change often comes from within. But I think it mainly has to do with the overwhelming sense of hope that this campaign has brought.
A few weeks ago, CNN was running a debate advertisement. With exciting music playing in the background, they first showed the then four Republican candidates. Four white men, up on stage, shaking their fists at each other. Politics as usual. Then the picture changed, and I saw Obama and Clinton. An African American man and a woman. And it really hit me. Wow, cool! That's who we get to choose from, and from one whole side of this two-party system! At least in that moment, whether I liked one or the other more is beside the point. That visual represents a major landmark for the U.S. The best two choices are different than any before. There is a huge possibility this generation will see the most powerful political figure in the U.S. as also representing a group thus far excluded from that honor. What a boundary to cross!
Sure, I have a preference. But it's hard to harbor ill will towards either in such an atmosphere. And even way over here in the Netherlands, I want to be a part of it. So someone please find me something to do, other than donating money!
04 February 2008
Mac or PC?
Is Obama a Mac and Clinton a PC?
Hmmm. Guess who I'm voting for tomorrow in the Super Tuesday Global Presidential Primary...
Hmmm. Guess who I'm voting for tomorrow in the Super Tuesday Global Presidential Primary...
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