Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tangible proof that Spring is arriving . . . albeit slowly
Look closely at this snowbank, and you will see what I think is a miracle of nature.
In amongst the ice and snow are dozens of very hardy Snow Drops. I find it amazing that these little guys force their way through the ice even though the weather and temperatures have not been on their side.
It's my first tangible proof and I plan on enjoying their incredible optimism. ;)))
Click on each photo for a full size version...
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
"When you step back and think about it, she is amazing. She possesses the audacity of hopelessness. . ."
The Long Defeat
Hillary Clinton may not realize it yet, but she’s just endured one of the worst weeks of her campaign.
First, Barack Obama weathered the Rev. Jeremiah Wright affair without serious damage to his nomination prospects. Obama still holds a tiny lead among Democrats nationally in the Gallup tracking poll, just as he did before this whole affair blew up.
Second, Obama’s lawyers successfully prevented re-votes in Florida and Michigan. That means it would be virtually impossible for Clinton to take a lead in either elected delegates or total primary votes.
Third, as Noam Scheiber of The New Republic has reported, most superdelegates have accepted Nancy Pelosi’s judgment that the winner of the elected delegates should get the nomination. Instead of lining up behind Clinton, they’re drifting away. Her lead among them has shrunk by about 60 in the past month, according to Avi Zenilman of Politico.com.
In short, Hillary Clinton’s presidential prospects continue to dim. The door is closing. Night is coming. The end, however, is not near.
Last week, an important Clinton adviser told Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen (also of Politico) that Clinton had no more than a 10 percent chance of getting the nomination. Now, she’s probably down to a 5 percent chance.
Five percent......
Read the rest of the article here... New York Times
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Jeff Buttle wins gold for Canada at World Figureskating Championship !
GOTEBORG, Sweden - Jeff Buttle is golden.
"At the Scandinavium Arena this afternoon, the 25-year-old became Canada’s first male world figure skating champion since Elvis Stojko in 1997..."
Toronto Star article HERE
Jeff's winning free skate performance...
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Two long time Republicans switch to Obama! ... Here's why . . .
March 20: Two long-time GOP supporters are publicly supporting Democratic frontrunner Sen. Barack Obama. Chris Matthews speaks with business consultant Susan Eisenhower and former Sen. Lincoln Chafee about their decision to switch.
Damn good reasons too!...
To see a full screen version, click on "more video" in window, and watch it from MSNBC's site.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Obama's full speech on race in America
"But I do want to say that this searing, nuanced, gut-wrenching, loyal, and deeply, deeply Christian speech is the most honest speech on race in America in my adult lifetime. It is a speech we have all been waiting for for a generation. Its ability to embrace both the legitimate fears and resentments of whites and the understandable anger and dashed hopes of many blacks was, in my view, unique in recent American history."
Andrew Sullivan, Atlantic.com (a self-described libertarian conservative)
Thursday, March 13, 2008
'Hillary acts like a Republican' - How low can she go?
The Hillary campaign reaches a new low every day. Who wants a president that condones this sort of thing? Keith's Special Comment says what some of us are thinking... but don't dare put in words. Keith has some major balls doing this!
She had better take his advice or she's toast.
I am interested in hearing your comments. See below.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
In the midst of all this . . . THIS . . .
Amazing... In the midst of this brutal snowstorm (March 8), my friend Harriet spotted a very "robust robin" while on a walk with her dog Molly. Now that is one determined bird! Either that or he is just plain daft. What's he gonna eat... freeze dried worms??
We're grateful for your presence though. We like your optimism and incredible determination!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Bulletin: Spring? Forward? Really??
Okay... okay already! I know it doesn't feel like spring at all. Not even close. Even worse we're supposed to get pummeled with snow again this weekend (deep sigh...), but time is on our side, for two very good reasons...
#1 This Sunday (@2am) we turn our clocks ahead one hour. We lose one hour of sleep, but we gain more light in the evenings. Huge bonus! It will make a big difference in how we feel. G_d knows we need it!!
#2 Spring will start on March 20 at 5:48 a.m. That is only two weeks from now, as of this writing (Mar 6).
Even better... This Spring and Summer will seem glorious compared to years past. The contrast of this long and difficult (yet stunningly beautiful) winter, versus the majestic aura of a warm and very GREEN spring day, will put ourselves into an Ultra Happy mode! We will all OD on endorphens! BBQ's patios and café's will spring up like crocuses and snow-drops.
Can you tell I CAN'T WAIT until SPRING?? LOL!!!
Optimism is intoxicating. Spread it around...
