February 2012
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Messaging for progressives, part 1
If you support a woman’s right to choose, you should never refer to abortion opponents as being pro-life. Why? Because we’re not pro-death.
They’re anti-choice. And that kind of throws a whole wrench in the dems-want-big-government thing too, doesn’t it?
It might just be because I’m a word nerd, but I really think this stuff matters.
Happy Friday, y’all!
Last night
- Saw the Alvin Ailey dance company at the Kennedy Center. It was my third time seeing them perform “Revelations” and I loved it just as much as the first time.
- Spotted Sasha and Malia watching the performance from the president’s box.
- Found out that an interview playingthedrumswithamaraca and I gave to the host of the Travel Channel’s Hidden City aired last...
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January 2012
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This metro driver sounds exactly like Ice T and now I just keep hearing the Law and Order noise. Next up, Union Station — dun dun.
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Listening to the A Walk to Remember soundtrack...
“You were all by yourself, staring up at a dark gray skyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. I. Was. Changed.”
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What does Google know about you? →
So, here’s what the Google machine knows about me. I’m female, 25-34, and my interests include the following:
Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Rock Music Beauty & Fitness - Fitness Pets & Animals Pets & Animals - Pets Shopping - Apparel
NAILED IT, GOOGS.
This makes my brain explode. →
I refuse to believe that people so hateful can have such a large impact on the rest of us.
So, to counter their ignorance, I went to barackobama.com and donated.
How long would it take Mitt Romney to earn what... →
think-progress:
Hint: It took Romney less than 24 hours to earn what the average American made in 2010.
… welp, this is fascinating.
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“If you pay fewer taxes than Mitt Romney, you are either very rich, very poor, or...”
– Donna Brazile on Twitter
“I just arm wrestled with an 8th grader.
I won.
That’s right....”
– Just got this Gchat from The Old Ball and Chain. And I’ve never been prouder.
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I just found out that restaurants serving spaghetti on the table (no plates) was a thing. I’m grossed out. A penne for your thoughts? (Ha!)
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OMG. Nerds. But honestly, I'm just impressed. →
Update: Yes, it’s the entire movie.
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Best news story/headline/name of the day... →
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-Bop-Bop, 30, Arrested By Madison, Wisc. Police
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The 27 Rules of Conquering the Gym →
This is fantastic, especially since I’ve resolved to drop my gym diva attitude (lying on the mats for five minutes in child’s pose counts as stretching, right?) and actually work out a bit. A few favorites:
1. A gym is not designed to make you feel instantly better about yourself. If a gym wanted to make you feel instantly better about yourself, it would be a bar.
4. No one in the...
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December 2011
11 posts
Drinking wine + eating cheese curds in the office.
I can’t even be mad that I’m here at 8:30.
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Still holding on to old Gmail and I don't have...
I only like change when it’s served with a side of hope.
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“Now I’m sure you realize why I don’t like to follow Michelle Obama. She’s pretty...”
– President Obama, speaking to U.S. troops at Fort. Bragg (via lebluegrass)
Really, Barry?! Could you get any cuter?
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WatchNot only will you learn about Christmas trees in DC, you’ll also learn why I’m obsessed with my coworkers.
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November 2011
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This is mostly for Mallory, but Happy Thursday,... →
If yesterday's date (11-1-11) didn't blow your...
playingthedrumswithamaraca:
tylercoates:
Today is 11-02-2011.
OH, THE AWESOMENESS!
More signs that November will be an amazing month.