Mollytics

Hold up, wait a minute...

2008-04-28T11:51:00.003-04:00

... where did Mollytics go?

It went over here: Mollytics!

http://mollytics.wordpress.com/

Yes, it's the same name, just a different host. Basically, I left blogger for wordpress because wordpress has better functionality. I don't know why I love it, but I do!

I'm still working out the design, etc., but since I'm adding all new posts to the new blog address, I figured I might as well notify those of you that have complained that I'm slacking. I mean, I'm still slacking, just not quite as badly as you originally thought. Which is good enough for me.

So, please be sure to update your RSS feeds, bookmarks, and email preferences so you can keep track of me and my blogging.

xoxo,
gossip girl

DEAD... again.

2008-04-18T18:06:00.000-04:00

It’s catching on:

Paul McCartney, living legend, walks by Perezzers. Sees him. Stops.

He comes over to us and says, "You're that fella…."

We're dying.

"I've read about you," the former Beatle tells us.

Dead.

"Yeah, I think I've read about you too," we answered back.

Legend!

The entire evening was magical.

Perez is totally all over AG3's catchphrase... isn't that cute?

Wake-Up Call: "Hold Me Closer Tony Danza" Edition

2008-04-17T09:29:00.002-04:00

At Farley's Pub in Scranton last night, where people gathered to watch the debate, "rumors that actor Tony Danza would make an appearance proved unfounded" (Scranton Times-Tribune). Sad.

At yesterday's WH welcoming ceremony for the pope, ex-Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) was "way in the back" where the staffers stood, but "he sure was excited" ("In the Loop"). [ed. note. NOT sad]

"I'd rather get fat, grow a beard, and try for the Nobel Prize" -- Mitt Romney, giving his top ten reasons for dropping out of the race at last night's Radio & TV correspondents' Assn dinner (Wake-Up Call! sources).

and finally... the reason why tonight's Colbert Report is a not-to-miss edition:

HRC and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) on "The Colbert Report" (Comedy Central, 11:30 pm).

My two fave politicians in one place... though it's odd they paired them together, as Murph-dog is an Obama supporter.

The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit

2008-04-15T09:45:00.004-04:00

Check these out:

watercooler games: Informal conversations among staff members on subjects including gossip, reality TV, weddings, and the status of people's efforts to find another job; favorite pastime of the office flirt and and employees afflicted with boredom, the latter of whom will be scolded by their boss for spending too much time socializing, even though they've only been given busywork assignments for the past three months.

weird person: The really strange employee who always stops by your office to chat, wants to do lunch, and seems to want something from you, but you can't really figure out what that is; never really has much to say, just kind of hangs out; may have a bizarre speech pattern and slightly crazed look in the eyes.

stapler: An office supply that you will give little thought to until you don't have one or can't find yours, at which point you will go insane and realize its place as a true modern miracle on par with the automobile; frequent object of coworker theft (you might want to label yours); achieved well-deserved mythic status in the movie Office Space.

Do they remind you of anyone/anyplace/anything? I bolded and reddened (is that a word?) the parts that speak directly to my soul, and I'm sure many of you have your own examples of how they relate to your life.

I guess corporate life isn't as different from non-profit life as I'd like to believe. It's basically non-profit life with actual money to enjoy living it.

Ashlee is preggers!

2008-04-14T14:21:00.004-04:00

Ashlee Simpson is pregnant.

Well, that explains the engagement. I love me some Ashlee Simpson and she's by far my favorite Simpson. Says fiance Pete (whom I also love):

"We are thrilled to confirm their engagement and congratulate this happy couple," a spokesperson for the couple told Us. "Beyond that there is nothing to say."

Congrats, you two. (Isn't it cute how I act like they're my friends?)

Last Call: political olympics edition

2008-04-07T16:07:00.001-04:00

Perhaps it's her fear of getting the silver medal that's fueling HRC's new Olympic doubts.

Obama ignited speculation that he hasn't really quit smoking today after he offered a light to the snuffed Olympic torch.

"Just get on the floor and do the new kids dance!"

2008-04-04T10:06:00.004-04:00

They still keep me Hangin' Tough... after all these years.

I once got in a mega-fight with my BFF Jennie because she got tickets to see the NKOTB concert, and opted to take her 6 year old brother instead of her adorable best friend Molly. I'm still working through it, natch, but I gotta admit: If (when) I get tickets for their reunion tour, guess who I won't take with me?

Because it's Friday, treat yourself to some New Kids magic:

I'm F*cking Annoyed I Enjoyed This So Much

2008-04-02T07:53:00.002-04:00

Inspired by Sarah Silverman, natch.

sucka

2008-04-01T12:54:00.003-04:00

Today I fell for not one, but two April Fool's Day pranks, courtesy of Daily Candy and Ideal Bite... and it's only noon.

What the rock is wrong with me?

Check 'em out, because they're pretty funny:

Is the third time really a charm?
and
Heidiwood Hills

oscillating between the "new and troubling" and "perverse and often baffling"

2008-03-31T23:50:00.001-04:00

I'm a This American Life junkie. It's my crack, my blow, my espresso, my drink of choice. I cannot walk to the bus without it. I cannot sit on the bus without it. I cannot walk to work without it. I cannot walk my dog without it. I cannot drive without it, cook without it, clean without it, NOTHING.

(I promise you I'm not overselling this one.)

Most of you already listen to the radio show or, like me, download the podcasts, so I don't feel like I need to describe it. If I do, please notify me immediately so I can bring happiness and joy into your life. I'm actually not kidding. One hour with This American Life and you'll feel like a new person. And you'll lose 15 pounds. Okay, that's a lie.

All that build-up, just to leave you with this plug: Download and listen to this episode, one of the best to date. I laughed so hard I actually had to pull my car to the side of the road so I could wipe my happy-tears from my eyes - something that's happening more and more these days.

Favorite Easter Gift: 2 of 3

2008-03-27T16:36:00.002-04:00

Cute, right? Wanna know something even cuter? My mom actually heard me bitching about my clock and my desire for a new one, remembered that there was a sports team that I was oh, I don't know, obsessed with, and actually went out to the mean streets of B'more and located the clock above. It's not exactly Red Sox nation where I'm from (though people mostly couldn't care less about the O!s), and yet little-molly's-mom found a Red Sox clock for her daughter.

I dunno, it's just precious.

"Off to play a quick game of street dice"

2008-03-26T15:00:00.003-04:00

The Anti-DC cracks me up. And no, it's not simply because she actually read my blog once (the proof is in the pudding, my friends), though I'll admit that didn't hurt. In all honesty, I read her blog long before she happened to read mine. If you've ever lived in DC, visited DC, schooled in DC, or formed some biased opinions of DC without having ever lived/visited this political wasteland, her blog is totes for you. Because it's all true.

Anyway, blog love aside, I just read her post, "spring is here! dc sheds its pants! ew." and I just had to share it with you... mostly because I was a victim of the dreaded legging, and I'm still living it down. Yes... still.

The humiliation heaped upon me by so-called "friends" and "concerned co-workers" was enough to make me too embarrassed to wear them in the privacy of my tiny studio.

Although, I'll admit it, it wasn't enough to get me to throw them out... until now.

Thanks, Marissa.

Favorite Easter Gift: 1 of 3

2008-03-24T12:46:00.005-04:00

This delicious and lovely book that I've been drooling over for years is finally mine. I cannot tell you how much I adore just gazing at the illustrations of this Spanish cookbook - never mind making some of the recipes. And yes- I've made some of the recipes.

2008 MAKE IT HAPPEN: Molly Learns to Cook is in full affect.

The Mt. (Un)Pleasant Fire Fundraiser: Washington, DC

2008-03-14T12:06:00.005-04:00

So, by now, most of you have heard of the fire that destroyed an apartment building in Mt. Pleasant late Wednesday night. I meant to write about it earlier, but haven't gotten to it yet, but I am trying to atone with this blogpost.

The DCist has a poignant wrap-up in pictures, so be sure to check it out.

In the meantime, I wanted to spread the word about this fundraiser held TONIGHT @ Mackey's at 6:30 p.m. Details are below:

EMERGENCY FUNDRAISER TONIGHT!
Mackey's on L between 18 and 19
6:30pm

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As many of you know, a fire destroyed an apartment building in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday night. This is the first five-alarm fire in DC in nearly 30 years. 200 people have been displaced, and low-income residents and families are the most affected.

You may have also heard about the problems the residents were having with the landlord -- leaking pipes, holes in ceilings, broken electrical outlets, and numerous fire safety violations. This is a classic example of evacuation by neglect -- landlords who purposefully do not fix violations, but rather allow their buildings to deteriorate as a way to force low-paying tenants to leave. Once vacant, the buildings are then converted to higher-priced residences.

These people and their families were already being forced out, and now that their apartments have burned down, they have nothing left and no where to go.

For example:

Edilma Alvarez, 33, is nine months pregnant, had just set up a crib for her baby. "I had everything all ready in the apartment, and now it's destroyed," said Alvarez, a native of Guatemala who has lived in the building for three years.

Maria Irma Villatoro is still waiting to find out if anything in her apartment was salvageable. The only thing she was able to grab before she rushed out after hearing a smoke alarm was a bag that contained her green card and a few other important papers. "All I have is what I'm wearing," Villatoro said, her eyes filling with tears. "I don't even have a dollar."

As such, Doug and Meg, residents of Mt. Pleasant and fundraisers at heart, are organizing an emergency fundraiser tonight, starting at 6:30pm, at Mackey's on L street. We will be collecting items and dropping them off at Neighbors' Consejo, a neighborhood organization that is providing help and relief to those displaced by the fire.

Items needed:

Children's Clothing
Bottled Water
Blankets
Trash Bags
School Supplies
Gift Cards
Baby Formula

We will also be accepting cash donations. And if you can't make it, but still want to donate, please check out their website .

BUT, what would a Doug and Meg fundraiser be without.... A RAFFLE! By either donating an item in the above list, or a minimum $5 cash donation, you will have a chance to win:

Amy Winehouse cd
$5 Target gift card
WWF pint glass- $25
AMEX gift card
Celebration of the Land: The last Sanctuaries (coffee table book)
Two Nationals tickets

Hope to see you all there, and please, forward along to your friends.

Thanks! -Meg and Doug

meme! movies i luuurve

2008-03-13T22:11:00.011-04:00

I'm not able to blog during work anyone. That's a bit of a lie, as no one has told me to stop, but heads are rolling and it's making me nervous, so I have to save it for my personal time. And you know something? I'm thrilled that I have better things to do than sit at home and blog (like drinking! in bars!).

And still, the guilt of a update-free blog has really gotten to me, so I picked up this meme from another blog, I wish I remember which one, and so I only hope it doesn't bore.

Here are the rules:

Pick 10 of your favorite movies.
Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie.
Post them here for everyone to guess.
Strike it out when someone guesses correctly, and put who guessed it and the movie.
Looking them up is cheating, please don't. Jesus hates cheaters (I added the last part).

Have at it, only I picked 14 because I didn't want to leave any of my favorite movies out:

Love is too weak a word for what I feel - I luuurve you, you know, I loave you, I luff you, two F's, yes I have to invent, of course I - I do, don't you think I do?
See me, I'm kinda into ugly... But only if it's sexy ugly. Jen, Kissing Jessica Stein
OK, so... so... sometimes I lie. I mean, I'm weird, man. About random stuff too, I don't even know why I do it. It's like... it's like a tick, I mean sometimes I hear myself say something and think, Wow, that wasn't even remotely true. David, Garden State
It's better to help people than garden gnomes. David, Amelie.
I saved Latin. What did you ever do? Jen, Rushmore
Good things come to obsessive-compulsives who fixate.
I'm very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a terribly attractive woman.
I'm dead and they're talking about wheat.
Patches? We don't need no stinkin patches. Jen, Troop Beverly Hills
He's weird, he's strange, he's sloppy, he's a total nightmare for women... I can't believe I haven't slept with him yet. Jen, Reality Bites
I'm not much on rear window ethics. David, Rear Window
What's your damage Heather? Danielle, Heathers
Why do you have to point out how stupid everyone is all the time? David, Lost in Translation
It's contradictory to defend Catalan at the very moment we're creating a European Union.

UPDATE: As David continues to smoke everyone in this "competition," I'm forced to admit I don't know how to strike out words in Blogger. Does anyone know? If so, do tell.

For now, I'm just going to bold the ones that have been correctly guessed, and then write the name next to it in italics. I hope that's not too confusing.

Does this remind you of someone?

2008-03-10T23:27:00.001-04:00

Watch this... and I dare you (co-workers and former co-workers) to tell me it doesn't remind you of a certain someone. You need to go about half-way in to really see who I'm talking about.

Yes! She! Can!

2008-03-05T08:44:00.003-05:00

Last night provided a happy end to what was a no-good, very-bad day. Hillary won (as she needed to) Rhode Island, Ohio, AND Texas! It felt sooooo good, especially because I had forgotten how it felt to have my candidate win. To honor these wins, I wanted to find the Dixie Chicks song that plays at all her events which, no joke, gives me shivers and brings my emotional-self to tears with the thought of her as president! She's ready to run...

In her email to supporters last night, Hillary said:

It's a pretty incredible feeling, isn't it? After our victories tonight we have the momentum, thanks to your will, determination, and hard work.

Some people were ready to count us out. But you and I proved them wrong, just as we have every time they tried to declare this race over prematurely. And we're going to keep showing them exactly what we can do.

We're going to do it for everyone across America who's been counted out -- but refused to be knocked out. For everyone who's stumbled -- but stood right back up. And for everyone who works hard -- but never gives up. [Emphasis mine]

I hope you enjoy our victories tonight as much as I am [Ed. Note - I DID!]. We won this one together, and that makes it that much better. Thank you so very much for all you have done for our campaign. Let's build on this remarkable momentum.

Thank you for everything you did to make this night possible.
All the best, Hillary

I'll admit it - I'm a sucker for the bit about "everyone across America who's been counted out... but refused to be knocked out." It makes me misty-eyed and hopeful. So with that, Hillary earned another shiny 20 dollar bill from moi. That should put her over the top, I'm sure.

The Penis-Litmus Test

2008-03-04T17:59:00.000-05:00

Yes! Ann! Yes!

I'm totally hijacking here, but it conveys my sentiments EXACTLY.

I hear that male Democratic voters are divided over whether to support Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. I suppose this is what we can expect from next week's Washington Post Outlook section?

(For your reference, this is what the Outlook section looked like this week. Further context here, here, and here.)
Posted by Ann at 04:06 PM

For what it's worth, "penis-litmus test" is almost as fun to say as JM's "vagina-litmus test." Snazzy.

Nervous Nelly

2008-03-04T09:39:00.006-05:00

My dad, one of the two people I know who actually listen to Rush Limbaugh's radio show (the other won has to, for work purposes), told me last night that he was emphatically urging his listeners in Texas to vote for Hillary, since it's an open primary.

I know it's bad, but I was secretly grateful for Rushie's orders - however ill-intentioned they may be. People (read far-right conservatives) actually listen to this man.

Today is just nerve-wracking for a myriad of reasons... stay tuned.

It's important to note that my dad, while a Republican, is a moderate, and only listens to Rush because he makes my dad laugh... whereas Rush makes me hateful and anxious. Whatever... to each his own.

Last Call: Double-Dipping

2008-03-03T16:12:00.001-05:00

Courting both OH and TX is like trying to date two people at once. Eventually you're going to call one by the wrong pet issue and ruin everything.

Via Tracy, Via Ezra

2008-03-03T14:04:00.003-05:00

Tee-hee. Thanks Tracy.

"There's nothing on this Earth sexier, believe me...

2008-03-01T16:14:00.004-05:00

... than a woman you have to salute in the morning."

Indeed, Mr. Nicholson. Indeed.

I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you why some people think Hillary is best for our country.

And now, time to do my taxes.

Oh! We're Half-Way There...

2008-02-28T10:13:00.002-05:00

Indeed I am. Tonight I shall see Bon Jovi.

Oh yes, indeed I shall. And we all can remember how much Bon Jovi can lift my spirits. So in honor of tonight's concert, please enjoy a favorite Bon Jovi song, courtesy of YouTube, my new best friend.

Ellen Plays Hardball with Hillary Clinton...

2008-02-26T11:52:00.005-05:00

... Molly plays hardball with her cackling laugh. Seriously, my laugh in the video below is enough to make me never want to laugh again. EVER.

Anyway, last night I went to see Hillary Live! - a HRC fundraiser at GWU - and it was obviously tons of fun. But I'm a Hillary supporter, so was I really not going to like it? I don't think so. A definite highlight was Ellen DeGeneres' surprise live appearance via satellite. That's the YouTube video above. And it's getting mad hits, thanks to Perez Hilton and Towelroad!

So yeah, what are other bloggers saying about it? Well, it's not all sunbeams and chocolate sauce (I had to go there), but it's still fun to read:

From Perez Hilton himself (it's totes my pic and my YouTube video... loves it): Oprah Winfrey has lent her support to Barack Obama. And, now…. Ellen DeGeneres is tossing her hat into the political ring as well! The funnywoman joined Hillary Clinton via satellite on a campaign stop Monday night. Click here to check out Ellen's appearance. SO funny!

From Wake-Up Call: Ellen DeGeneres made an unannounced satellite appearance at HRC's GW fundraiser last night, where the two discussed the merits of a presidential ban on glitter ("The Swamp").

Also from Wake-Up Call: Meanwhile, a smattering of GW frat boys stood outside HRC's fundraiser last night, with one holding an Obama sign, and another holding a homemade "Bros before Hos" poster (Wake-Up Call! reporting).

And from Ellen's website: Ellen was full of surprises Tuesday. Here she interrupts one of Senator Hillary Clinton's campaign stops to ask Hillary about the big issue that has divided America for too long, "glitter or no glitter?"

From Politico's Ben Smith: My colleague Beth Frerking reports that Hillary took questions from Ellen DeGeneres, via teleconference, at a rally tonight at George Washington University.Said Ellen, after rowdy applause from the student audience: "I have some tough questions for you if you don’t mind.”

From Towelroad: Ellen DeGeneres appeared on screen at a Hillary Clinton fundraising rally at George Washington University in D.C. last night. DeGeneres jokingly asked Clinton whether or not she would promise a ban on glitter. Clinton said she would ban it for those over the age of 12. Said Ellen: "That's what I like about you. You have solutions."

UPDATE:

From Huffington Post: I liked what I saw of Hillary tonight, she was poised and smooth, a real pro, as expected. But she really needs to display all her courage, brains and heart for the Ohio debate. The hourglass is running out fast.

UPDATE 2: The NEW MOViN 92.5 embedded my YouTube video. This is so much fun for me, so I'm sorry for boring you all, but it's the first time I've gotten readers that aren't my friends which I force to read my blog!

My Dad is Funny

2008-02-25T16:25:00.005-05:00

A conversation with my Dad on day 3 of the flu. My dad, the consummate republican, offered this sage advice.

Dad: How are you feeling today?

MJ: Not good, Dad. Not good at all.

Dad: Better than yesterday?

MJ: I so desperately want to feel better than I did yesterday. I really, really want to. But it's just not happening.

Dad: Have you thought of texting "HOPE" to 62262? Then you can be the change you believe in.

MJ: Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad...

Wake-Up Call: Like a Sunbeam Dipped in Chocolate

2008-02-25T10:27:00.002-05:00

My co-worker AK has a way with words, and she once described a really friendly and really good person as "a sunbeam dipped in chocolate," and ever since then, I can't stop using the phrase every chance I get. It'd make a fabulous letterpress card, wouldn't it? Sigh. For my next life.

Anyway, this morning's Wake-Up Call provided me with, yet another, excuse to use this phrase:

A "Hillary Clinton Pantsuit Schedule" is on display in the back of her plane. The schedule indicates that Clinton wears "sunshine yellow" on Sundays ("Political Radar").

Bitches Get Stuff Done

2008-02-24T21:45:00.004-05:00

Courtesy of the fabulous Tracy, and also my flu-inspired fever which allowed me to watch TV for the first time in a week, I must bring you this delicious clip:

Tina Fey makes me proud to be a woman, Hillary makes me proud to vote democrat, and these warm-and-fuzzies are taking me out of my flu and into the real world again so I can Get. Stuff. Done.

I had to switch out the youtube videos because they look the last one down. Sorry!

Who Is Your Presidential Hottie Soulmate?

2008-02-22T15:19:00.003-05:00

I know, I know, but give me a break. I've been battling the flu on all four cylinders since Sunday, so if this provided me a mild reprieve, then you shouldn’t mock me for it.

So who is YOUR Presidential Hottie Soulmate? Mine is Abe Lincoln. Aww yeah.

a common-ground comic for commonsense people

2008-02-20T12:00:00.003-05:00

I meant to post this on Valentine's Day, but two glasses of wine in, I totes forgot.

I like it because it works for those of my friends who support Obama AND those that support Hillary. I like to call it: a common-ground comic for commonsense people.

"When the Magic Fades"

2008-02-19T19:45:00.004-05:00

When the magic fades, indeed. David Brooks hit the nail on the head in his NYT column today, entitled "When the Magic Fades." I don't agree with all of this cheeky column, namely the "Sitting Shiva for America Tour," but I certainly understand the comparison.

As the syndrome progresses, they begin to ask questions about The Presence himself:
Barack Obama vowed to abide by the public finance campaign-spending rules in the general election if his opponent did. But now he’s waffling on his promise. Why does he need to check with his campaign staff members when deciding whether to keep his word?
Obama says he is practicing a new kind of politics, but why has his PAC sloshed $698,000 to the campaigns of the superdelegates, according to the Center for Responsive Politics? Is giving Robert Byrd’s campaign $10,000 the kind of change we can believe in?
If he values independent thinking, why is his the most predictable liberal vote in the Senate? A People for the American Way computer program would cast the same votes for cheaper.

I've said it before, and I'll take this opportunity to say it again: I think all of this back and forth is good for the democratic party, though it is becoming detrimental to friendships.

I have to say that personally, as the race for the democratic nomination goes on and on and on, I'm finding it harder to actually like the man who once brought me to tears of joy at the '04 Democratic National Convention. If he wins, and he likely will, I'm going to vote for him - but will I be able to campaign for him like I do for Hillary? I can only HOPE... which is an ironic choice of words.

Wake-Up Call: Sweetheart Edition

2008-02-14T10:01:00.006-05:00

Valentine's Day is for suckers.

According to staffers, Chris Matthews "apologizes -- sometimes with a hug and a declaration of love -- after inappropriate remarks," and he also "offers unsolicited romantic advice" (Washington Post).

"Because she's got more balls than anyone else I know. Wait, can I say that?" -- a San Antonio woman, asked why she’s supporting HRC ("Political Radar").

"I thought Cher was pretty hot" -- Obama, when asked "Sonny & Cher or Donny & Marie" (People).

"I'm sure you are going to heaven" -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-isenfranchised), closing her remarks to Roger Clemens (Roll Call).

The NYC condom has a new look and a new ad campaign urging New Yorkers to
"get some" (New York Sun).

The "'Bitch set me up' -- The Marion Barry Appreciation Society" Facebook group "boasts nearly 900 members" ("Yeas & Nays").

"...for the most part you are bright and witty, so your incessant use of personal pronouns may be tolerated."

2008-02-13T22:27:00.000-05:00

(Like I said, I'm catching up on things I meant to do a while ago.)

On my birthday, AK read my star chart - or did whatever it's called when you know the person's birthday date, location, and time and provide insight into their personality based on it all. It was all in good fun, and still is, but there are parts of it that were so right on, that it has me a little tweaked.

Obviously, if you don't know me than you should skip this blogpost, but for those of you that do, I'd love to read your thoughts in the comments or via email if you think I'll cry... because as you'll read, turns out I'm sensitive... can you believe it? HA.

[Ed. Bolded/colored lines are the work of AK, not me, but direct you to the most mj-relevant aspects.]

Sun in Aquarius, Moon in Gemini

This astrological combination of signs confers on you highly developed intellectual powers. You have oratorical skills, although your nature is rather retiring and reserved. Your thoughts are orderly and organized, and you pursue knowledge with great industry, striving always for neatness and perfection in your work. You are kind and good-hearted and mild in manner and gesture. You are inclined to observe rather than participate. In love you are undemonstrative. Though eager to please, you remain somewhat detached. The key to a more harmonious existence lies in lowering some of your reserve; you will fare better in partnerships or association with others.

Ascendant in Aquarius, Uranus in the Tenth House

At the time of your birth the zodiacal sign of Aquarius was ascending in the horizon. Its ruler Uranus is located in the tenth house.

You were born with a natural disposition to be humane, sympathetic, original and refined in your dealings with others. Among your features is the ability to understand human nature in a sympathetic manner. Unfortunately, you do not always act upon your intuitions and may become rationalistic at times when swift and prompt determination is required.

The common Aquarian is good and kindly, but usually led astray by eccentric and bizarre companions.

Your tastes are refined and your discrimination keen. You have a natural inclination toward the esoteric and mystical side of life and you could develop some clairvoyant abilities. Basically you are a lover of freedom; in the realization of this desire you may go to extremes.

Although changeable in appearance, your life is guided by very definite and fixed principles, one of which is a constant demand for personal freedom. In love you are a strange character. You can easily be emotionally attracted to one person and yet unpredictably terminate relationships.

As an inventor you have no rival; your problem is that sometimes you lack the practical ability to implement your creations. Professionally you will be successful in any of the following fields of activity: modern science, electrical work, photography, archaeology, astrology, radio etc.

You will probably achieve certain prominence throughout your life. Your professional career, however, will be plagued with ups and downs. You should be viewed by your colleagues as a unique individual who has a genuine talent for invention and creation. Your activities are likely to defy existing conventional standards and patterns.

Mercury Conjunct Ascendant

Mercury conjunct the Ascendant shows that you are intensely preoccupied with yourself. You probably start your conversation with I more often than most people do. [Ed.<-- BEST PART OF THIS]

Your mental faculties are well-developed, and for the most part you are bright and witty, so your incessant use of personal pronouns may be tolerated. You are mentally impulsive and rarely give anyone the chance to answer your questions. You are not afraid to speak up when you know you are right, but the fact is, you are not always right. When your views are criticized, you become indignant and argumentative.

Venus in the Second House

Venus is found in the second house at the time of your birth. Intrinsically, this is an ideal astrological position as it promises easy means of livelihood. Money will stream in regularly and readily without excessive effort or preoccupation.

Moon in the Fifth House

The Moon was found in the fifth house at the time of your birth. This indicates that you will participate actively in business speculations with many changes occurring in this respect. You were born with a knack for dealing with people and with the ability to communicate with them, particularly in connection with business enterprises.

Your emotional nature is very much geared to your love of pleasure, and you possess a very curious aptitude which may bring you financial gains as well as pleasures in business.

In spite of the positive qualities you have, the fact of the matter is that in love you are very changeable, unstable, or too preoccupied with trivialities.

Your love feelings are very well developed and lead to strong drives for sensations and passionate tendencies which unfortunately are not directed to one object alone.

It is possible that throughout life you may be connected with small and numerous business investments with a fairly good return.

Saturn in the Eighth House

Saturn was found in the eighth house at the time of birth. Because of the restraining influence of this planet, matters concerning legacies, inheritance, and the financial dealings of your partner or associates could be severely limited and may be frustrated by what seems to be harsh fate.

Psychologically you are rather serious in connection with sexual affairs. You approach sex with caution, rationality and planning. Excess reason and thought in this direction may create some frustration in sexual matters.

Sun in the Twelfth House

The Sun was in your twelfth house at the time of birth. This may indicate a life full of limitations, obstacles, and human opposition, but at the same time a lot of inner strength and energy.

You are urged to pause and reflect upon your own accumulated history. Take some time for introspection. It may result in a purification process accompanied by some remorse of conscience.

Internally, you are quite different from the way you present yourself externally. You possess a vast reservoir of energy that may be partially hidden even from your own awareness.

Your internal disposition is strong, commanding, open, and of a rare generosity. More and more you should try to bring these characteristics into the open so that they can overcome some of the less desirable aspects of your personality.

Sun Conjunct Ascendant

The Sun conjunct the Ascendant shows that you have a great desire for recognition and are creative in finding ways to gain attention. In general you are uncompromising. You have great faith in your ability to rise above any of life's negative circumstances. You know how to use your vast creative resources in a direct assault against any adversary, and you believe that eventually you will succeed. Most often you do, but when challenged by stiff competition you will resort to brute force to demonstrate that you do not give in without a fight. You know how to win friends and influence people, and you use this talent effectively.

To be truly comfortable in your profession, you need to have a position of some authority over others.

txt msg moments: IR not.

2008-02-13T21:19:00.006-05:00

So, I've been catching up on lots of things in my life lately... most notably emails, card writing, voice mails, texts, PINs, conversations, etc. and I happened upon an email that made me laugh so much, I had to blog it.

I had a [kickass] birthday party on February 2 to commemorate turning 28 on the 28th. It's, like, my golden birthday, or something magical like that. Anyway, the day after, LM emailed me and said (among other things):

your text was hilar and i could not figure out what the rock you were trying to say. i hope it was fun. was DW's fav waitress there?

So I'm reading this email, and thinking... what could I have possibly texted LM that was so funny?? I don't even remember texting anyone, nevermind being funny. Well, when I checked my phone, this is what I found (no joke):

IR not. Here!! E atre. HavinG. Dj pROBIEms!!!

Swear to JC. And, as if that wasn't funny enough, LM writes back:

Oh no! Are u having fun?

Because she's such a good friend, that one.

Last Call: tossing you a soft ball

2008-02-13T16:20:00.001-05:00

Just to keep himself humble, the next time they play basketball, Obama is totally letting HRC win.

You know all those older voters who didn't turn out for HRC yesterday? They were busy saving the good spots right behind McCain for his victory speech.

"Today I want to take it down a notch" -- Obama, giving up "hope" for a hot second to talk about the economy ("Political Radar").

Everything's Groovy (it's a Grand Day)...

2008-02-13T15:48:00.009-05:00

...NOT.

My brian is mush, so I can only link to the myriad things that entertained me today. You know, in the wake of the Potomac Primaries. My one saving grace is the delish salad I got from my new best friend, aka Chop't, today.

And if you think I'm making a bigger deal out of the Potomac Primaries that I should be, especially considering the fact that everyone and their great-Aunt-Sally knew that Obama and McCain would sweep 'em, let me ask you how familiar YOU are with not having your vote count, um, EVER, and then we'll talk... mmmkay?

From the Gridskipper: "I give him an 80 percent chance of becoming president," says a 75-year-old resident of Obama, Japan. The town in Fukui prefecture is totally stoked for change, Barack style: "We know we can't vote. But if we send out a message, we can help push him to victory." [AFP]

Via Shenanigans:
Those donuts Obama delivered really paid off! (What is Obama calling Republicans who vote for him? Obamacans.)

Courtesy of Metrocurean: A slice of Barack pie.

And finally, the DCist calls it like they see it: The District is Obama Country.

Red-Eyed Report: Coming Down from the Potomac Primaries

2008-02-13T09:16:00.004-05:00

Oy. What a long day. What a long, long day.

First, HRC lost in all three primaries. Not at all a shock, but still hard for a Hillary supporter to digest after volunteering so much. Still, it's not over 'til it's over.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning that besides the departure of CM and DCM, two more people have left her campaign in the big shake-up, including the fabulous Crystal Patterson. I have mad love for Crystal.

Second, I fell not once, not twice, but three times on my walk home in the ice storm.

Third, when I arrived home, I learned my elevators were busted... again. So I had to walk up nine flights of stairs. Admittedly, this wouldn't be SO bad, but I was buzzed, tired, and bruised from my walk home so it became that much more difficult.

Fourth, I failed to go to the post office yesterday, which means all my valentines will be late. Sad molly j.

Hopefully today will be better. Reading this, from Hotline's Wake-Up Call, was a good start:

Vogue's Andre Leon Talley "may miss the Paris women's wear shows" this year because he's volunteering for the Obama camp (New York Post).

Potomac Primary: Update #4

2008-02-12T15:26:00.000-05:00

Can you tell I'm drunk (fig·ur·a·tive·ly, not literally... yet) from the excitement of a primary the nation actually cares about?

From Hotline's Last Call:

McCain "crossed the aisle in the Senate this morning to shake hands" and share a "modified man hug" with Obama ("The Trail")... HRC, meanwhile, "missed the vote" to block retroactive telecom immunity ("Spin Cycle").

Officials are projecting strong turnout in DC, MD and VA (AP), and primary voting seems to be "going smoothly" ("Political Ticker").

Obama and DC Mayor Adrian Fenty delivered "hot chocolate" and "two boxes of mixed donuts" to campaign volunteers today ("Political Intelligence"). Meanwhile, on its way to the airport today, the Huckabee press van ran out of gas ... twice ("First Read").

"Despite being a woman, Sen. Clinton is the only candidate that has been spotted wearing a mustache" -- the American Mustache Institute, explaining its endorsement but, sadly, not providing pics ("The Swamp").

And, you know, just because they're funny like that:

We'll vote today and have our voices heard, because, ultimately, we know there are people in the world who will never have that opportunity.

Right now, Marion Barry is directing traffic outside a crowded polling station. Tomorrow, he'll be cited for a traffic violation and everything will go back to normal.

We hear Pres. Bush has recorded a phone message in support of his candidate, but nobody has taken his call yet to confirm.

"There is a greater chance that I would dye my hair green and get tattoos all over my body and do a rock tour with Amy Winehouse" -- Huckabee, on making a Senate bid (Hotline reporting, 2/12).

Potomac Primary: Update #3

2008-02-12T14:22:00.000-05:00

According to Maryland Moment, Maryland Democrats are torn between whom to vote for. Were I there with these undecideds, I might offer this sage advice, best summed up in this description from one family-member-of-a-friend, who is neither a political wonk nor an avid political obsesser (like moi), but rather a regular American:

I have voted for Hillary with my pocket book and at the polls. I think she is smart as a whip, tough as nails, and absolutely tireless. Of all the things that Bush has bungled, I worry the most about foreign relations. I have more confidence in Clinton on this score. Also, although some people say she is polarizing, she has gotten high marks in the Senate for working well with both Democrats and Republicans. I have not heard much substance from the Obama campaign. We're all for Change-- even the Republicans! And George Bush ran on a platform of bringing us all together! (Not that I think Obama would be anything like Bush.) My dream is 8 years of Hillary followed by 8 years of Obama. (emphasis mine)

Or perhaps I'd say, as another dear friend, JW, has said:

ME: How did you decide on Sen. Clinton?
JW: Three things:

1. Hillary is not MY ideal woman to have in the White House, but you know what? She's an excellent start and pave the road for more progressive female candidates to be accepted and have power in this country. And God knows she's not Elizabeth Dole.

2. I'm tired of women's issues and our cares and fears not being addressed seriously in this country. For example, on Day One, would Obama or Hillary repeal the Global Gag Rule?

3. People are right to compare Obama to JFK because it's all about the image, the voice, the perceived hope. But what happens when it comes down to Day One and all that can slide away?

All in all, I believe this is good for the party, good for the country, and it's nice to feel like my vote in DC will actually matter. I know I, personally, loved seeing the candidates campaign around here. Like I said - it's like Christmas in February.

Potomac Primary: Update #2

2008-02-12T13:15:00.000-05:00

So, my voting location was nearly empty when I voted (around 8 am), but word in the blogosphere (and traditional media) seems to indicate that my experience was unique. In other words, mad Dem turnout everywhere! Holla!

From Maryland (courtesy of Maryland Moment):

As voting began in the Potomac Primary began this morning in Maryland, turnout was heavy in Eastern Montgomery County, even beyond the usual pre-work rush.

"This is unprecedented as far as I'm concerned," said Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot, surveying the 30-minute line at his home precinct of Piney Branch Elementary School in Takoma Park. "This is 8 a.m. traffic and it's after 10 o'clock."

Potomac Primary: Update #1

2008-02-12T10:45:00.000-05:00

Evidently my mom's co-worker took Ebbitt to vote today... for Obama. Too bad Ebbitt had already voted today... for Hillary!

Potomac Primaries (aka "Gee, my vote counts this time!)

2008-02-12T10:03:00.000-05:00

I voted! And for the first time in my career of DC voting, it counted. It feels like Christmas. No really, it does.

I'm sure you all probably know I'm team Hillary, but that doesn't mean I'm not team Obama - should he win. That's what's so exciting... I think both of them would be kick-ass, so it's pretty exciting (no matter who much certain people in certain places want to make feel like that's untrue).

I know Obama is expected to carry MD, DC, and VA so I'm not expecting any great upset. I think I'm being very realistic about it all. I just like that my vote matters. Slightly.

Below are some updates, courtesy of Hotline's Wake-Up call. I hope to keep updating throughout the day, since stormy weather and record-breaking turnouts, among other turnout-related maladies, are predicted.

Today's weather report: A "light wintry mix" is expected this afternoon in DC, with a high of 39; cloudy skies with a few showers and a high of 48 in Richmond, VA; and "steady rain or freezing rain developing later this afternoon" in Baltimore, MD (Weather.com).

Election officials in VA, MD, and DC "expect a large, perhaps record-breaking, turnout in today's primaries" (Washington Post). And black voters, who make up nearly 20% of VA voters, have previously turned out in "disproportionately greater numbers" than other groups (New York Times).

Contrary to popular belief, HRC edges out Obama for best musical performance by a politician -- Play Of The Day!

Why?

2008-02-11T22:14:00.000-05:00

Just, why?

Hillary Sexism Watch (Axe edition)

Click image to enlarge.

Wow. Because if this disgusting cologne spray can reduce your average woman to a feral animal, just imagine what it can do for a presidential hopeful in a tight race against a female candidate! This might be an all-time low for both Hillary Sexism Watch and for Axe ads. And that's really saying something.

Previously in Hilary Sexism Watch:
Chelsea edition
Acronym edition
Misogyny-wear edition
Cheek-pinching edition
"Gender expert" edition
Shock collar edition
Hitchens is an asshole edition
Ironing edition
Accessories edition
Management edition
Laughing edition

Previous Axe-is-disgusting posts:
The manliest of loofahs
A new low for Axe
Axe: The sweet stink of sexism
'Female subject is idle and ready for test sequence'
The Violence Effect

"When Women Rule"

2008-02-10T10:14:00.000-05:00

I'm a little too beat to write on this now, but I wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts on this article in today's NYT, "When Women Rule" by the amazing Nick Kristof (LM, JW, and RZ, I'm looking at you in particular):

In particular, one lesson from this research is that promoting their own successes is a helpful strategy for ambitious men. But experiments have demonstrated that when women highlight their accomplishments, that’s a turn-off. And women seem even more offended by self-promoting females than men are.
This creates a huge challenge for ambitious women in politics or business: If they’re self-effacing, people find them unimpressive, but if they talk up their accomplishments, they come across as pushy braggarts.
The broader conundrum is that for women, but not for men, there is a tradeoff in qualities associated with top leadership. A woman can be perceived as competent or as likable, but not both.

It's no secret to his regular readers that Kristof is Team Obama, nor is it unknown that his background is strong in women around the world - specifically developing countries. Still, with those understood truths, I still find the argument confusing... Maybe it's the food poisoning, but I'm perplexed. What is he saying? Do you know? Women are better rulers but we aren't ready for that in America? Give Hillary a chance and then wait to judge (I doubt it)? Just vote Obama because Americans aren't ready for Hillary (or any woman), sad but true?

Ugh. I need water.

Last Call: Las Tortugas

2008-02-08T16:33:00.000-05:00

"Let's say we get to the convention and Romney releases his delegates. They can come towards me" -- Huckabee, making us think of baby sea turtles (NBC/National Journal).

Last Call: HOPE is the word

2008-02-07T16:26:00.000-05:00

After receiving HRC's letter requesting more debates, Obama's camp replied by texting the word "Hope."

the quote of Super Tuesday

2008-02-06T10:39:00.000-05:00

Thanks Broadsheet:

"I want to thank all my friends and family, particularly my mother, who was born before women could vote, and is watching her daughter on this stage tonight."
-- Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Super Tuesday night

meme! flickr fun

2008-02-05T23:12:00.000-05:00

I'm nervous, I'm ansy, and I can't handle not knowing which way California will go. So, with that said, I picked this up from someone else's blog, and had fun occupying my time with it:

1) Answer the questions below.
2) Take each answer and type it into Flickr.
3) Take a picture from the first page of results and post.

The age I’ll be at my next birthday:

A place I’d like to go:

My favorite place:

My favorite object:

My favorite food:

My favorite animal:

My favorite color:

The town in which I was born:

The town in which I live:

The first name of someone I love:

My nickname:

My middle name:

Wake-Up Call: It could?

2008-02-05T10:50:00.000-05:00

"Next president could come from Senate" -- thanks, AP.

28 on the 28th

2008-01-28T10:19:00.001-05:00

It's my birthday... HOLLA! (It's also his birthday, too... so spread the birthday love!) There's something magical (in my mind) about turning 28 ON the 28th. If you disagree, just roll with it, because it makes me happy and today is MY day.

This is a quick post, and I will totally update this later, but I wanted to give mad props to the first birthday gift I received as a 28 year old (courtesy of Perez):

DW you're a star. Thanks for knowing me oh! so well.

UPDATE: LM sent totes gorge flowers:

Wake-Up Call: bitch slaps, big laughs edition

2008-01-25T09:48:00.000-05:00

Aww man, today's Wake-Up Call was pretty funny. Here are some highlights:

The New York Times endorsed HRC and McCain, but said of Rudy Giuliani: "The real Mr. Giuliani, whom many New Yorkers came to know and mistrust, is a narrow, obsessively secretive, vindictive man."
"For me personally it's hard because Tom Brady is a friend of mine. I play golf with him every chance I can. He is a remarkable man" -- B. Clinton, on his internal dilemma about supporting the New York Giants in the Superbowl (NBC/National Journal).
Reading last night's "Top Ten" list, Obama promised that as POTUS, he would "appoint Mitt Romney Secretary of Lookin' Good," and "pronounce the word nuclear, nuclear" ("Late Show").
"I don't know what I'm wearing. I guess I need to get going on that. I'll have to see what I've left at the cleaners" -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, worrying about the important things when it comes to Pres. Bush's SOTU address ("Yeas & Nays").
Huckabee is hosting a fundraiser at the CA home of Steve McEveety, who produced -- wait for it -- "The Passion of the Christ" (New York Daily News).
Stephen Colbert, on Kucinich dropping out: "I know what must have happened. someone finally said his name three times and he disappeared" ("Colbert Report").

Wake-Up Call: Is this thing on?

2008-01-17T13:08:00.000-05:00

"My name is Hillary, and I'm so pleased to have most of you on board... If you look out from the right, you will see an America saddled with tax cuts for the wealthiest and a war without end. If you look out from the left, you will see an America with a strong middle class at home and a strong reputation in the world" -- the new, funnier HRC, speaking over the P.A. system of her new 737, Hil Force One ("Washington Wire").

Chica Tip #8

2008-01-15T17:23:00.000-05:00

The proper definition of "chucklehead" is NOT, as previously described by JS, " a little knucklehead." Which is really too bad.

chuck·le·head (chkl-hd)
n. Informal
A stupid, gauche person; a blockhead.

For the Widows in Paradise...

2008-01-15T10:16:00.000-05:00

... For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti.

On the day of the Michigan Primary, which no one really cares about 'cept Romney, I give you this "commentoon," courtesy of Women's eNews:

Poor taste...

2008-01-14T18:01:00.000-05:00

... or am I just in a bad mood? You be the judge:

Kati Baiocchi (center), 18, and others show their support for Sen. John McCain during a rally in Battle Creek, Mich. (AP photo by Charles Dharapak / January 13, 2008)

cornmeal tortillas

2008-01-13T21:36:00.000-05:00

An email from LM that made me smile:

I just got back from making dinner at my friend Abbie's house. She lived in guatamala for a year so we made a meal that included homemade tortillas. As i was pressing the tortillas I totally thought of the "sitting on the side of the Andes mountain grinding cornmeal" comment and legit almost peed my pants.

the end.

No Reservations #1: Grasshoppers

2008-01-11T12:32:00.000-05:00

You may have heard that I fancy myself an Anthony Bourdain wannabe... a novice "Tony" Bourdain in training, if you will. It all started when Tivo suggested I watch "No Reservations" on the Travel Channel. My Tivo is so smart, I swear. Anyway, 1/3 of the way through the episode ("Ghana," I believe), I was smitten.

He's way more hardcore than I'll ever be, but a girl can try, can't she? I love to try new things, but rarely do I have the chance to feast on bull testicles, stomach sacks, and various insects. But, as part of my new year's resolution to "Emulate Anthony Bourdain whenever possible," I knew that last Saturday's trip to Oyamel would prove to let me test the waters.

.Grasshoppers.

Oh yes, they were that big (No, they weren't).

LM, RZ, DW, CC and I went to dinner at Oyamel - my first time, decently yummy, fish wasn't all that - and I ordered the Tacos de Chapulines: The legendary Oaxacan speciality of sautéed grasshoppers, served with shallots, garlic and tequila.

Let's enjoy the eating process:

Doesn't look so bad, does it?

Yep... the closeup doesn't do it any favors.

Oh boy. This looks more fun than it was. CC, in the background, looks so happy because SHE wasn't eating grasshoppers.

And yet, they were delicious. Again, please note CC's "face of compassion" for her friend. Bah!

All in all, I'd say they were pretty delicious. Crunchy, salty, and masked with guacamole to take the edge off. I imagined they'd be bigger, so it was mildly freaky to watch the smaller 'hoppers fly out of the other end of the taco whenever I'd take a bite. But I definitely think I'd order them again. Maybe.

Sheesh - emulating Anthony Bourdain is tres difficult.

Thanks, RZ, for the pictures.

2007: See Ya Later Sucka

2008-01-10T20:35:00.000-05:00

Odd-numbered years tend to not be my best years**. All of the peskier parts of my life have occurred in '89, '01, '03, etc. So, while it's mostly in my head, I just love even numbered years... they give me hope. And hope, if you haven't heard, is a big theme this year. Just ask Obama.

So, I know it's a bit late, but here are my resolutions for 2008. I do hope you enjoy:

MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Emulate Anthony Bourdain whenever possible.
Don't emulate the smoking habit of Anthony Bourdain.
Read more books. Lots more.
Become a real Chilean (aka speak fluent Spanish)
Answer my phone when it rings.
Return calls when I legit miss them.
Learn to cook.
Learn to love.
Play scrabble like the bad-ass I know I am.
Eat more fruit.
Drink less Diet Coke.
Try, try hard, to enjoy Pittsburgh.

With a lot of these... I got a head start in 2007, which makes me v. happy. The rest of them... we'll have to see how it goes.

** That's putting it mildly.

Wake-Up Call: Freddy's Friends

2008-01-09T11:28:00.000-05:00

"Hey, buddy! It's good to see you. I didn't expect a crowd." -- Fred Thompson, to one bystander in a SC crowd of "40 or so" (Columbia State).

Who's crying now?

2008-01-08T23:34:00.000-05:00

(She's an American girl.)

I want to be clear: Hillary's win in New Hampshire doesn't mean that she has it wrapped up... it doesn't mean that she can relax, or take a break, or rest on her laurels. Not that she ever would. But it does mean that this race isn't over yet, that Obama wasn't even close to his projected double-digit lead, and that she is a fighter. I'm so proud to support her. And even if this doesn't last, even if she doesn't win the nomination, it still feels good tonight. She's back!

(I knew I loved Manchvegas during my visit this past June.)

I love it when pollsters have to admit they were SO. VERY. WRONG. Even if most of them refuse to do it. Of course there are many ways to explain this win, just as there were for Obama's in Iowa, but none of them should evoke anything dishonest or illegal. So don't go there, pols. Don't do it.

Noteworthy: iHeart how she evoked Bill's 'comeback kid' moment with this quote at her speech: "Let's give America the kind of comeback New Hampshire has just given me." Woot woot.

It's bedtime... g'nite.

Quack

2008-01-08T15:25:00.000-05:00

Courtesy of AK:

This fetus looks like a duck:

Live Free or Die (tryin'): NH Primary Day

2008-01-08T10:19:00.001-05:00

Unless you're completely tuned out, you probably heard that Obama and Huckabee won the Iowa Caucuses for the Democrats and Republicans, respectively. I can't say anything better than what's already been said, but suffice to mention that it's clear that, at least in Iowa, the people want change. Any hint of experience seems to be detrimental to a candidate.

Yes, I support Hillary - but it's important to mention that no matter who wins the Dem nomination... she/he has my vote. So an Obama win wasn't bad to me, necessarily. It just made me a little sad. Of course, I then remembered - courtesy of Obama's kick-ass speech - how incredible it would be to have a president who inspired again... and all was well.

And here we are today, the day of the New Hampshire primary. The first primary in the nation. I didn't sleep well, and my dreams were all electorally oriented. If this makes me uncool, I totes accept it.

I know pols are predicting a double-digit lead for Obama over Hillary, but I'm not sold. He certainly has Obamomentum, for now, but how many of these Independents will choose the Democratic ballot over the Republican? Either way, Hillary is not down, she's not out, and she can still win this thing... so I stand firm for my candidate.

Do you have thoughts? Analysis? Share them in the comments.

(And don't you DARE get me started on "Hillary is weak because she cried" because I will slap you. Hard. Dang double standards.)

Happy Caucus Day, Iowa!

2008-01-03T09:19:00.000-05:00

I don't want to write too much about how today is THE MOST EXCITING DAY I've endured in 2008 (true story), but I couldn't let it go by without acknowledging today... it's CAUCUS DAY! I'm so nervous, I could hardly sleep last night.

Most of you know that, while I totally support all of the democratic candidates, I'm totes Team Hillary. Loves her. I can't believe that we're thisclose to figuring out who the democratic nominee will be! (I heard this is the same for the Republicans, but I couldn't care less.)

Also, LM is back in the District, and that can only mean shiny-happy things for Iowa... right?

Tell me: Who do you support? Who is your candidate? Leave it in the comments section, and stay tuned for tomorrow's wrap-up.

Wake-Up Call: Oracle in Iowa

2008-01-02T12:08:00.001-05:00

Much like their Last Call, the National Journal also has a brilliant Wake-Up Call that's delivered to my inbox each day. This gem, below, is classic (from the GOSSIP BUFFET):

"I'm so for him, and I'm so afraid he doesn't have a chance. It's just a feeling I have" -- IA resident/oracle Jo Stevens, on Joe Biden (Des Moines Register).

Make It Happen: Studio Love

2008-01-01T16:10:00.000-05:00

2008 is the year I, MJ, will make it happen. Rather, I will MAKE IT HAPPEN. It's quite motivating, and I wish I could take credit for this genius phrase, but I can't, because LM's friend beat me to it. But, as imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I'm totally going to take that good idea and roll with it. What's my first declaration, you ask?

2008 is the year where I will outwardly love and praise my glorious, albeit cozy, over-priced, DC, studio apartment. I love this apartment, and I will never take it for granted again.

a MJ christmas

2007-12-25T21:45:00.000-05:00

Wanna melt my cold, dead heart? Play me this (preferably the Peanuts version, but that bit in Royal Tenenbaums will suffice):

Without fail, that is my favorite Christmas song. Followed closely, and I mean closely, by this:

Because to me, Christmas means kick-ass songs, pretty wrapping paper, tons of pretty Holiday Christmas cards, dress-up clothes, curly hair, jewels, buzzes, catching-up, faux-family parties/drinking/eating, and Charlie Brown. Oh! and Mariah Carey.

Sigh. Today has been a great day, and it's not nearly over yet. The next wave is due over at any moment. Happy Christmas.

Commentary, MJ style

2007-12-25T00:07:00.000-05:00

I was inspired by a friend's recent blogpost, and so I thought I'd offer my commentary on some of the lovely winter-break discussions I've thus far:

On immigrants (the illegal kinds, not the ones like me, I was told):
We need to just shoot them all... Then they'll stop coming into our country. - KG

On not receiving the memo:
Two close friends have gotten engaged this weekend, and one is in the process. What the EFF is up with that? 'Tis the season? - MJ

On being not-so-tall:
I'm only 12 years old and I'm already taller than you? Dang. That's sad. - VP

shiny happy mj

2007-12-20T20:52:00.000-05:00

Ever have one of those days when, no matter how much shit you're dealing with, you're just happy? The kind of happy where dorky smiles creep up on your face and you can't stop singing Disney musicals?

Yeah - me neither. But today I came pretty d_mn close (that was for you, RZ). In theory, while I have my health, my employment, shelter, food, family... I don't have that much to be super psyched about. Life just is - and while that's nice, that ain't the cat's pajamas. Or dog's tuxedo... which ever way you roll (that was for you, DW). In short, status quo was getting tired. Plus, I've been sick and crabby.

And yet still - today was a pretty shiny happy day. Me thinks it's because of this, brought to my attention by dooce (the best dang blog there is).

Chica Tip #7

2007-12-19T17:14:00.000-05:00

Sometimes when MJ doesn't feel well (and a lot of times when she does), some things just don't necessarily come out the way she intends... like peanut butter out of an elephant's trunk, or something.

Don't take these incidences personally... unless it's one of those other times when she does mean it. Then you totally should.

I'm sorry Abbey...

2007-12-19T17:00:00.000-05:00

I'm just sick, AK, and I can get snarky when sniffly. True fact.

If Timmy had a cold

2007-12-14T20:19:00.000-05:00

If Timmy had a cold, I'd imagine that he would act EXACTLY like this:

2nd place is 1st loser

2007-12-13T17:34:00.000-05:00

Whatever. We would have won if this competition wasn't rigged. Jerks.

My Margarita Machine Party (a holiday tale)

2007-12-13T11:06:00.000-05:00

When it was announced that our workplace was going to celebrate the holidays with, among other things, a karaoke competition and director door decoration competition between departments, I tried to fight it.

First I was angry that we had to do it: This is lame! I will not participate!

Then I was annoyed that we had to do it: You're not the boss of me! I do what I want, when I want! I'm an only child (what?)!

Then I moved slowly into denial: They really can't make us do this, right? I mean, it's not legal. So I'm fine.

And then I hit the brick wall called 'reality': Well if every other department is participating, I can't be the only loser to object. Then I'd look lamer than if I actually do participate.

Followed closely by typical Type-A foolishness: And if I'm going to participate, I'm going to win!

And now? Now my need-to-succeed has kicked in and I can't wait to bring those other departments DOWN.

Communications Department Rulez!

Stay tuned for pictures, the winners, the losers, and the expected drunken photos of the after party.

Pgh

2007-12-07T12:52:00.000-05:00

For those of you breathing down my neck because I haven't been the best blogger as of late - you're not going to find solace in this lame-o post. I regret that, but not enough to (1) post something better or (2) make this one more interesting.

I'm heading to Pittsburgh tonight (hence the "Pgh" title), and while that's not necessarily exciting, it IS the first time I'm not entirely dreading the experience. Progress!

I'll be better when I return, I promise.

i like onions

2007-12-03T21:54:00.000-05:00

Man Finally Put In Charge Of Struggling Feminist Movement

WASHINGTON—"All the feminist movement needed to do was hire someone who had the balls to do something about this glass ceiling business," said Peter "Buck" McGowan.

Glorious. The Onion does it again:

All the feminist movement needed to do was bring on someone who had the balls to do something about this glass ceiling business," said McGowan, who quickly closed the 23.5 percent gender wage gap by "making a few calls to the big boys upstairs.

cringe-worthy

2007-11-26T15:17:00.000-05:00

Finally! A blogpost devoted to that which has irked me since my toddler years! The m-word. The word that has rendered my body limp, my brain dead, and my self-control useless. The word that so-called friends have tortured me with for YEARS. M-O-I-S-T. Ick.

Carol Lloyd, Salon writer and Broadsheet blogger, writes:

Linguists: "Moist" makes women cringe
Moist. Does it get your panties in a twist? Inspire a cornucopia of unpleasant feelings? Give you goose pimples? Does my very line of questioning strike you as repugnant?
As someone who has long enjoyed torturing my brother by describing chocolate cakes as deliciously moist and fudgy (another one of his retch-inducing words), I never considered that lexical disgust might divide along gender lines. I'd always imagined that it was an individual idiosyncrasy -- the full manifestation of my brother's highly developed disgust response. But according to the word-spotters at Language Log, not only is there a widespread aversion to the word "moist" (and a host of other nontaboo words like panties, cornucopia and goose pimples), but word aversion seems to be more prevalent among women.
The Language Log has compiled an impressive archive of the various online discussions and mentions of the anti-moist phenomenon, many of which question why women would be more likely to be grossed out by the notion of moistness. There's even a Facebook club devoted to the idea. What does the aversion really mean?
No doubt Freud would have had a field day with the idea of people -- be they men or women -- deeply and unconsciously repelled by the word's association with female desire, fecundity and ripeness. Indeed, a lot of the words that gross people out seem to be ones that suggest women's bodies. Add the word "panties" to the mix and we're not talking about the unconscious so much as bad porn. But other words that are equally suggestive don't set off alarm bells. Why moist and not wet?

I am not alone! She poses an interesting argument, but I can only speak from personal experience when I say that my aversion is based solely on how the physical act of pronouncing the word makes me feel. I literally cannot bring myself to form that word, and the other words on my list of words to never use around Molly:
- towelette
- panties
- the other work for kitten that starts with a "p" (I refuse to put it on my blog)
- milk
- milky
- milked
(basically any derivation of the work "milk")

How do you feel about the M-word? What words set YOU off? Share in the comments section!

Colbert Ends White House Bid

2007-11-05T15:25:00.000-05:00

(Photo courtesy of a google-image search I did. Leave me alone. I forgot which.)

Stephen Colbert ends his bid for the presidency, and a nation mourns:

“I am shocked and saddened by the South Carolina Democratic Executive Council’s 13-to-3 vote to keep me off their presidential primary ballot,” he said in the statement. “Although I lost by the slimmest margin in presidential election history — only 10 votes — I have chosen not to put the country through another agonizing Supreme Court battle. It is time for this nation to heal.”

I know it's silly, but it would have been fun to see what could have happened- don't you agree? And by "fun," I mean depressing because more people would probably have shown up to vote for him than for the real election which is wildly more important. But, you know, fun.

Gridskipper, another favorite blog of mine, published "The Stephen Colbert Guide to Washington DC" which, although mildly lame, was still an interesting commentary on my fair city... and linked to the Bistrot du Coin - one of my favorite dinner locations.

Dear Stephen Colbert: Your attempt to run for (but not win) the presidency was doomed when you chose South Carolina as the one jurisdiction in which you'd stand for office. Washington DC, the city of your birth, would've been the better choice. The requirements to get on the ballot in DC, never mind get elected, must be lax indeed. Just ask four-term mayor and one-term felon Marion Barry.

Word.

"There's a storm blowin' up, a whopper. Just speakin' the vernacular of the peasantry."

2007-11-04T21:25:00.000-05:00

I spent a rather ominous weekend at the beach. The wind was OOC and though I know I promised that I wouldn't use those abbreviations that, IMO, are totes ovs... but OOC is the only way to describe it. So there you go.

My dad warned me about the wind as I was driving to Fenwick Island (FI) Friday night, but he's prone to over-exaggeration, I'm prone to random bouts of ADD, and so excuse me for forgetting and, furthermore, not taking the warning seriously. All I know is, I should have.

The drama started when the wind damn near took my left foot off. I opened my door - the wind closed it on my foot. Awesome. That felt good. It then knocked me over NOT ONCE... but twice as I made the olympic journey from car to house (about 8 yards? 9 yards?). I scraped the crap out of my knee (same place, both times) and it all reminded me of the Richmond days... and wouldn't you know that it's election day in Virginia on Tuesday?!??! Life all comes full circle, doesn't it? (vote for Katherine Waddell!)

Okay, back on track. Fast-forward to 2 a.m. when I was trying to sleep, but couldn't because there was something banging up against the beach house. So, I got up, when out side, and stepped in about a foot of bay water (in a location AW & JB lovingly referred to as "Lake Jackson" this summer). So my pj's were temporarily out of commission and I was forced to go without them that night. Which would have been fine, but I didn't have a spare, and it was v. cold that night. Why not put the heat on, you ask? Well, my anxiety prevents me from sleeping with the heater on (propane, electricity... it's all too risky), so there you have it. MJ was cold and cranky.

When I woke up in the a.m., I was ready to conquer the wind, once and for all, and guess what? It stopped being windy. So I guess I won by default. Excellent.

Not the most interesting thing I've ever blogged about, but nothing that interesting happened to me this weekend. It was basically just relaxing, reading, drinking, wining (not to be confused with whining), and sleeping. Oh, and shopping. All good, all fun, but nothing crazy. It was nice, and needed. Definitely needed. Sorry it's lame to read. But it's better than a YouTube video with one quasi-sentence, right?

Countdown to Mexico vay-cay: 6 days and counting...

I love Dove

2007-10-29T20:09:00.000-04:00

Watch this, please:

"Onslaught," it's called. It's great, and so moving I cried. Is that normal? I love Dove.

"Mike Dukakis eyebrows"

2007-10-29T13:18:00.000-04:00

Gimmie, Gimmie More

2007-10-29T11:27:00.000-04:00

My man is a Bud man.

If loving Papelbon is wrong, than I don't want to be right. And seeing him drinking a Bud next to MVP Lowell... even better.

"I have a Papel-boner!"

2007-10-29T00:44:00.000-04:00

I cannot, will not say it better than this:

It's All Over in Colorado: Sox Win World Series, Beat Rockies 4-3

Oct 29, 2007:

Four-Gone Conclusion!

(Getty Images Photo / Jeff Gross)

The Sox Are On Top of the World, Again!

How Sweep It Is! The Boston Red Sox Have Won the World Series
Lowell and Behold! Iron Mike Is the World Series MVP
Papelbon Shuts Down the Rox for Save

Kielty As Charged!

(Getty Images Photo / Stephen Dunn)

Bobby's Blast Was a Difference Maker

Last Call: Fetal Position

2007-10-26T16:24:00.000-04:00

I always like to end the work week with a little "abortion humor" - Last Call style (you know, to get me through the weekend):

Just imagining the awkward silence when Rudy and Brownback were finished hashing out social issues makes us want to curl up in the fetal position.

DW would be proud of Last Call today.

Last Call: Code Pink

2007-10-25T16:30:00.000-04:00

From the Last Call files:

Who's going to tell Code Pink that fall is all about purple?

"As if the month of October had killed his dog"

2007-10-25T15:45:00.000-04:00

I'm an anxiety addict - I admit it. I like when things are slightly uncomfortable, mildly inappropriate, and wholy low-brow. I like to pretend to be shocked!, appalled!, and mortified! by controversial behavior, but really, I revel in it.

"C" is for cookie... it's also for "choke." Just sayin'...

So, while I enjoyed last night's Game 1 of the World Series (and who wouldn't enjoy a 13-1 beat down?), it didn't give me anxiety. It didn't make me nervous. I didn't feel like vomiting. I didn't have trouble concentrating. I wasn't on the edge of my seat: unable to concentrate or focus. I didn't have trouble breathing. Nope - Not even a little. So, I guess I'm saying I was a smidge bored, and looking for some drama (like a moth to a flame).

I like the Bostonist's take on Bad Boy Beckett:

Every aspect of this game went Boston's way. The starting pitching was a mismatch, as Francis, the Rockies' putative ace, lasted just four innings, while Josh Beckett continued to pitch as if the month of October had killed his dog. Seven innings, one run, nine strikeouts (including five of the first six Rockies to come to the plate), and no pressure at all.

Righto. It displeases me greatly when people act as though the reason the Rockies lost 13-1 was because of "all that" time off. Please. 8 days. No one buys that, except perhaps Tim McCarver - which is just embarrassing for YOU if you buy into it.

So now it's up to Schilling... and good-ole-bloody-sock has me on the edge of my seat... in other words... happy.

(Go Sox)

Chica Tip #6

2007-10-23T17:51:00.000-04:00

Contrary to popular belief, buying your own condoms ahead of time does not, in fact, prevent you from having copious amounts of sex that night.

Prevention First!

Just sayin'.

Last Call: 'berry edition

2007-10-23T16:10:00.000-04:00

I've mentioned it before, but it's worth repeating: I adore the National Journal's "Last Call" emails... nine times out of 10, they're rub-the-tummy funny. Like today:

Mike Huckabee's IA manager Eric Woolson "does not have a Blackberry," but said he's "been meaning to get one" ever since the Ames straw poll (NBC/National Journal).

Tee hee.

Another flip-flop for Giuliani

2007-10-23T12:23:00.000-04:00

What big flip-flops you have!

Mr. "America's Mayor" himself has declared that he's cheering for the Red Sox. Say what? He's a well-known-long-time Yankees fan (eww, my fingers just burned when I typed that), and everyone knows it. So what, pray tell, is his reasoning?

"I am an American league fan."

Riiiiight. I'm sure it has nothing to do with being in Boston today, and New Hampshire later today to - you guessed it - fundraise. Jonathan Martin notes that similar logic implies that:

...Auburn fans would cheer for 'Bama in the BCS, Dookies for Tar Heels in the Final Four and Skins backers for the Cowboys in the Super Bowl.

Not. Going. To. Happen.

To be fair, Giuliani claims:

"I am not just saying that because I am in Massachusetts. If I am in Colorado in the next week or two you will see that I have the courage to tell the people of Colorado the same thing."

Again, I say riiiiight. But something tells me you won't be in Colorado until after the Red Sox sweep the Rockies so, yeah. Run with it, Rudy. Raise those New England dollars as fast as you can.

(Go Sox.)

a thumpin'

2007-10-22T12:14:00.000-04:00

While gloating isn't my style (yeah, right), I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fabulous thumpin' the Red Sox delivered to the Indians.

Fat and dirty, just like I like 'em.

"I think when you're in this kind of pressure cooker, you can either fold or implode or you can relax and be yourself," said general manager Theo Epstein. "That's what our guys do. None of the circumstances bother them."

Word. I find that the Red Sox and I are similar in that way. NOT. I also enjoyed Millar's visit back to Fenway and delivery of the lineup. He cracks me up, and still reminds me of one, Crickie Thomas.

Ohh, and Papelbon's encore Riverdance performance? Priceless.

"Always, ALWAYS, get chili on your nachos bell grande"

2007-10-21T20:04:00.000-04:00

(I hate that commercial)

Turns out, I hate a lot of things. Last night I realized that I keep saying that a lot. "I hate that commercial," "I hate stupid people," "I hate Pepsi," "I hate FOX," and "I hate Tim McCarver" are the first 5 things that come to mind, and that's really only the first hour. Terribly unattractive, no? I even brought me down. So I'm going to have to go ahead and try and fix that.

I was thinking about it today on a car drive home, and decided that I should come up with a list of at least ten things that I love... ten things that I love, but perhaps never realized or never vocalized. So, here you go:

I love October - the leaves, the weather, the treetops, the smell, and Halloween. I love it all.
I love iced tea - OL pointed it out to me last weekend, and I was a smidge confused, but it's true. I love it. Unsweetened, with lemon, without, Pom, Green, Oolong, Black. Whatevs. Bring. It. On.
I love the scenery of western Maryland - Turns out, it's a beautiful drive.
Okay, I may even love the scenery of that bit of Pennsylvania between western Maryland and Breezewood. Might.
I love Sheetz - and this is a love that cannot be properly conveyed. I don't love it more than Sonic, but their pretzel bread is fabulous. And their motto is "Live fast, eat well." Not exactly fast-food appropriate, but certainly words to live by. I approve.
I love living in DC - and nothing makes that more clear than when I'm driving back home after being away.
I love wedding dress shopping for other people - and that one is self-explanatory.
I love the Red Sox - not exactly an Earth-shattering revelation, but watching them these past few weeks with friends has really been fun.
I love J.D. Drew - even though he's not the one we thought looks like Teddy.
Finally, I love me some Americana - diners, filling (better known as "stuffing" or "dressing"), and (duh) baseball.

After performing this karmariffic duty, I felt my chi change and I sang all the way home - happy as a clam.

Now I'm waiting on the Sox to take it to the World Series. Sheesh.

"Your candle burned out long before your legend ever did"

2007-10-19T14:51:00.000-04:00

Naomi died, and my workplace cried. Here are some of the kind words offered in Naomi's memory:

I remember how many, many times I ran into HS changing Naomi's water in the 7th floor kitchen. It's kind of funny Naomi never died those times.
My Britta filter has been flashing red for weeks... I'm replacing it tonight! Should we report the cause of Naomi's death to the DC health officials???
Would it be gauche if i planned to go out for sushi afterwards?
Naomi, aka Mr. Fishy, aka Stare Decisis, aka Star was a fabulous bitch, erm, Fish. She could scare the crap out of me with one withering fish stare. I'll miss that.
I extend my deepest sympathies to JM, HS, and MJ for taking care of that fish when I did not want it on my desk. She was fabulous, especially when she faked her own death last year.

We're having a memorial service today, where remarks will be read, songs will be sung, and blessings will be had - led by the newly ordained Rev. AK. Yes, she was ordained just for this. But she killed Naomi, so it's the least she can do.

The evite for the funeral (who sends evites to funerals?) reads:

Come celebrate the life, and untimely passing, of Naomi -- the best betta fish a communications department ever had.

Dress code is somber chic.

Donations can be made to the Naomi Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides college educations for orphaned inner-city betta fish. Naomi Memorial Scholarship Fund: Putting an end to betta-on-betta violence, one fish at a time.

Finally, I submit a poem, written by KC, to honor our little fishy:

Naomi, you were one hellava fine fish
Even though MJ repeatedly called you a bitch

You were super sassy and sorta sweet
Just like any fish who merely wants a treat

And you were oh so blue
Just how we like our pols, which I'm sure you knew

AK's sorry she killed you
But, well, the bitches in communications are cold thru and thru

At least you were killed somewhat humanely
Instead of facing Legal's death-on-spoon, which turns out gravely

I asked that you be transferred to Government Relations
Where the worst you'd experience is bouts of depression and hypertension

No matter. We'll carry you in our hearts and minds
Knowing we'll never meet a fish so fine

So go to that great fish bowl in the sky
And we'll be sure to raise a glass to that fine fish gone by.

R.I.P. Naomi.

Oh Come On!

2007-10-18T15:59:00.000-04:00

Seriously?!

Danielle Peck, a country music singer who also happened to date Red Sox ace
pitcher Josh Beckett, will sing the national anthem and "God Bless America" at tonight's Game 5 in Cleveland. Beckett is scheduled to start the game for Boston.

"It's an incredible coincidence. Honestly," said Indians spokesman Bob DiBiasio.

Seriously.

"This guy threw out his own son in a father son game."

2007-10-18T13:13:00.000-04:00

Think happy thoughts. Think happy thoughts.

The Boston Dirt Dogs are really giving it to Manny - as well they should. This whole thing makes me nervous. My tummy hurts. I need to lay off of the caffeine:

Raise Your Hands If You Don't Care Who Wins

The New Media Go-To Guy Doesn't Have a Care in the World, But the Home Run Poser Better Show Us the Money Tonight
Manny on the Playoffs: Who Cares?
Discuss: There's Always Next Year
"It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world." -- 10.17.07, Manny Ramirez, who reminds us that at the end of the day, he goes home with millions, so who cares?

Juana Marisol Chileno Barbaron

2007-10-17T23:15:00.000-04:00

Okay, here we go. I'm obsessed with the magnificence that is Kiva - I'm sure most of you know that already (it's made the forecast for julio y agosto!)... Well, earlier this week, I learned that one of my loans had been fully paid back (way to go María Eugenia Rivas Pérez) and so instead of cashing out (which I was mildly tempted to do, due to a severe cash-flow problem), I went searching for my next loan recipient.

And then, I found her: Juana Marisol Chileno Barbaron. I chose her because her middle name has "Chile" in it. And better yet - I was to be her first lender. Bueno!

Doesn't she look friendly?

So blah, blah, blah I was going to put her banner in here and request that you, my dear readers, make an investment in this woman's work but, you know... my actual work picked up. So it's only now, a mere hour and 20 minutes after my initial donation, that I checked back and Juana has totally raised all the money she needed!

This is plantains!

I'm telling you guys... Kiva is the bomb. Do anything and everything you can do to support them.

It Only Tuesday

2007-10-16T12:18:00.000-04:00

It Only Tuesday

True story: Today is only Tuesday. Try not to let it get you down.

"My God, My Country, My Republican Party"

2007-10-13T21:55:00.000-04:00

They have the internet in the south?

Yeah! Turns out they do! Awesome, right? You know what else Durham, North Carolina has? BISCUITVILLE!

Wasting away in Biscuitville...

This is a real place in North Carolina. I don't jest.

So I'm currently in Durham right now, visiting the one and only LM (formerly of DC status), and I'm having a North-Carolina-riffic time. Want a highlight? You got it.

My State Fair is a great state fair

Today at the North Carolina State Fair (yes, I went to the fair), we obviously saw a ton of stickers which read, "My God, My Country, My Republican Party." Not to be outdone by the simpleminded sloganry of the NC GOP, LM turned to me and said, "My Abortion, My Same-Sex Marriage, My Democratic Party."

Word.

(Go Sox.)

"Make Noise, Make Signs, Make History."

2007-10-10T12:00:00.000-04:00

I really dig this:

"Politics is perception."

2007-10-09T12:56:00.000-04:00

Seriously... again?
Homegirl is all over the New York Times... again! What's your secret, RL?

Sarah Silverman is Magic

2007-10-04T13:31:00.000-04:00

Thanks, Publius Baltimore, for reminding me.

Let's discuss. Funny/not funny. Like Publius, I have my opinion, but I'd rather hear yours ;)

"We're in the middle of a revolution Jude. And what are you doing? Doodles and cartoons?"

2007-10-03T21:52:00.000-04:00

Holy shit.

Do yourself a favor...

Pick yourself up, put on some pretty clothes, and go see Across the Universe. Do this immediately. Do not hesitate.

If not for him,

then for the strawberries...

Yes, you can thank me with strawberries.

"Oh, oh, and I almost forgot. Ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday, too..."

2007-10-03T10:41:00.000-04:00

If it weren't for this,

sent to me by a coworker yesterday (thanks KC), I probably would have drop-kicked everyone I spoke with between the hours of 9:22 a.m. and 9:44 a.m. today.

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep breaths. Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep breaths. Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep breaths.

Mollytics

Hold up, wait a minute...

DEAD... again.

Wake-Up Call: "Hold Me Closer Tony Danza" Edition

The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit

Ashlee is preggers!

Last Call: political olympics edition

"Just get on the floor and do the new kids dance!"

I'm F*cking Annoyed I Enjoyed This So Much

sucka

oscillating between the "new and troubling" and "perverse and often baffling"

Favorite Easter Gift: 2 of 3

"Off to play a quick game of street dice"

Favorite Easter Gift: 1 of 3

The Mt. (Un)Pleasant Fire Fundraiser: Washington, DC

meme! movies i luuurve

Does this remind you of someone?

Yes! She! Can!

The Penis-Litmus Test

Nervous Nelly

Last Call: Double-Dipping

Via Tracy, Via Ezra

"There's nothing on this Earth sexier, believe me...

Oh! We're Half-Way There...

Ellen Plays Hardball with Hillary Clinton...

My Dad is Funny

Wake-Up Call: Like a Sunbeam Dipped in Chocolate

Bitches Get Stuff Done

Who Is Your Presidential Hottie Soulmate?

a common-ground comic for commonsense people

"When the Magic Fades"

Wake-Up Call: Sweetheart Edition

"...for the most part you are bright and witty, so your incessant use of personal pronouns may be tolerated."

txt msg moments: IR not.

Last Call: tossing you a soft ball

Everything's Groovy (it's a Grand Day)...

Red-Eyed Report: Coming Down from the Potomac Primaries

Potomac Primary: Update #4

Potomac Primary: Update #3

Potomac Primary: Update #2

Potomac Primary: Update #1

Potomac Primaries (aka "Gee, my vote counts this time!)

Why?

"When Women Rule"

Last Call: Las Tortugas

Last Call: HOPE is the word

the quote of Super Tuesday

meme! flickr fun

Wake-Up Call: It could?

28 on the 28th

Wake-Up Call: bitch slaps, big laughs edition

Wake-Up Call: Is this thing on?

Chica Tip #8

For the Widows in Paradise...

Poor taste...

cornmeal tortillas

No Reservations #1: Grasshoppers

2007: See Ya Later Sucka

Wake-Up Call: Freddy's Friends

Who's crying now?

Quack

Live Free or Die (tryin'): NH Primary Day

Happy Caucus Day, Iowa!

Wake-Up Call: Oracle in Iowa

Make It Happen: Studio Love

a MJ christmas

Commentary, MJ style

shiny happy mj

Chica Tip #7

I'm sorry Abbey...

If Timmy had a cold

2nd place is 1st loser

My Margarita Machine Party (a holiday tale)

Pgh

i like onions

Man Finally Put In Charge Of Struggling Feminist Movement

*cringe-worthy*

Colbert Ends White House Bid

"There's a storm blowin' up, a whopper. Just speakin' the vernacular of the peasantry."

I love Dove

cringe-worthy