My blog buddy Hotfessional posted this Venn Diagram on her blog.
After barely surviving a number of uber-conservative blogs looking for a feel as to the right wing’s response to Palin, I wanted to share the image with you.
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Obama is a poker man. McCain plays craps; fitting since he’s full of it.
I don’t own a TV, so I will try to post interesting interviews, as they surface on the web, for others in the same boat.
The Democratic Duo’s first interview after Invesco Field speech and Palin for VP announcement.
McCain couldn’t keep his eyes off of Palin’s ass during her intro speech in Ohio. Nor could he help but twist his wedding band while staring. . . VP is probably not the position he was thinking about.
photo by mysza
In honor of my one year anniversary of blogging, I’m excited to share the first guest post here at SchizoFrenetic.
I’ve known Gauri since 2005; we both worked as teaching assistants to fund our graduate education. About 6 months ago she moved to Dubai and got married; these days she’s searching high-and-low for the right job in a young city.
I so liked her recent e-mail about community roots and how communities continue to evolve after you move, while your memories are more static, that I asked if could post it here for you.
Without further ado . . .
How many roots do you sprout these days?
Living for a considerable length of time in any place means you develop some roots – whether they are the gossipy woman in the neighborhood who you trust more than any designer name to get you ready for your wedding or the small, blink-and-you-miss-it falafel store that makes your mouth water even as you type this sentence out or the luxury of calling a store for groceries and having your voice recognized – that help “attach” you to that place. And maintaining those roots take time, especially if you don’t want to uproot them.
It takes time. And effort. And interest. It means keeping track of the friends, the news, and the little changes. It means taking into stride that life (and people, and cities) move on without you. I’ve realized it’s easy to freeze memories of the place you left, ziplock them into a nice air-tight package so they don’t spoil with time, but tough – not to mention disorienting – to realize that they’re not quite the same when they thaw.
Things change when you re-visit the places you’ve lived in. And if that visit is your first since you left, it can even be traumatic.
I remember landing back in Delhi after my first six months away, and finding that not only had my room become unfamiliar but that new roads (or more to the point, new detours for roads under construction) had sprouted up, throwing a spanner in my tried & tested routes – and leading me to my second encounter with the Delhi traffic police (telling him I was foreign returned didn’t seem like a good idea.)
When I first went back to los Angeles after 8 months on the other side of the country, I was put out to discover that I couldn’t locate my Indian grocery store, because it had moved to a different, bigger, location (without asking me!) or that nearly everyone was unfamilar in my school building where I couldn’t turn the corner without meeting someone I knew less than a year ago.
I am sure I will feel the same way if/when I go back to d.c. (six months and counting. . .) to the places I’ve lived, worked and claimed as my local favorites after much trial and error. I will have to see if my short-cuts, and small discoveries still work, or if the city has move on beyond recognition.
So now, I try to be prepared.
I tune into American presidential electioneering (the last guy in the white house was practically my neighbor;) I diligently read my graduate school newsletter scanning names of classmates or professors I’ve worked with; I keep up with Indian news, even as it does a remarkable imitation of a performing circus, and try to remember which political party is aligned with whom at the moment; and now that I am in the Middle East, I update myself on the local news (i.e. the sheikh’s social calendar,) culture (alcohol. club music. hindi movies) and the latest record-breaking, taste-defying construction project (see also local news.)
Gotta water my roots, afterall.
Gauri has lived, worked and/or gone to school in New Delhi, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. in the past 6 years. She’s currently underworked and underpaid in Dubai, UAE.
photo by tainara
I’m kind of flabbergasted that I’ve been blogging for an entire year. Long term commitments are, typically, not my thing. But here it is, August 31st. One year ago today I launched SchizoFrenetic.
What’s happened in the past 12 months?
Last September I pulled in 392 visits to my blog. This August, I recorded more than 4000 visits. Progress!!!
I’ve written 408 posts, and my readers have left 500 comments. My top 5 most trafficked posts?
I’ve added to the body of evidence that sex and violence sell, given those topics make up 3 of my six most trafficked posts.
I joined the Brazen Careerist network, where my content is periodically assaulted by people who don’t agree with me. It also resulted in increased traffic to my blog.
Inspired by Art Garfunkel’s list of every book he’s read over the last FORTY years, I’ve begun keeping my own books read list called Booking It; unfortunately, most of my classics reading took place in high school and college, so my fiction list isn’t too esoteric.
Tired of certain advisors telling me I’m too negative, I created a Gratitude list that I don’t update enough. But I have figured out why I’m hot.
Blogging has netted me some new buds, and I suggest you check out their blogs too.
I look forward to his first born growing up to be an outspoken left winger.
Did I miss anyone? I hope not!
So thank you for reading!
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Sarah Palin is not Hilary Clinton
A popcorn ban at a British movie theater chain? How can you watch a movie w/out popcorn
Casting the movie about the 2008 election — Jack Lemmon as McCain, Heather Locklear as Cindy. . .
Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin was asked about the Clinton media coverage at a Newsweek Women & Leadership Event. Her response:
Well, I think fair or unfair. .. And I do think it is. . is a more concentrated criticism that Hilary gets on so many fronts. I think that’s unfortunate. But fair or unfair I think Hillary does herself a disservice to even mention it, really. I mean you got to plow through that. You have to know what you’re getting into, which. . . I say this with all due respect to Hillary Clinton and to her experience and to her passion for changing the status quo also. But, when I hear a statement like that coming from a woman candidate, with any kind of perceived whine about that excess criticism or maybe a sharper microscope put on her, I think, man, that doesn’t do us any good.
I look forward to watching Palin handle the very public vetting she’s going to receive on a number of issues from the media and voters. Since, by her own word, she should be prepared for what she’s getting into. Daily Kos has already kicked up nearly 50 issues of concern; she’ll likely have to address many of them.
Women in politics, women in general wanting to progress this country. . . I don’t think it bodes well for her, a statement like that. Cuz again, fair or unfair, it is there. I think that’s reality, and I think it’s a given that people can just accept that she is going to be under that sharper microscope; so be it. Work harder, prove yourself to an even greater degree that you’re capable, that you’re going to be the best candidate, and that of course is what she wants us to believe at this point…
Yeah, we should just accept sexism and take it. Trying to change the culture by drawing attention to inequalities in society and having an open discussion of those incidents and patterns. . not important.
It’s a safe bet to say she’s probably not for the Equal Rights Amendment or the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Passing laws mandating equal pay for equal work would be taking the easy way out.
Politico reports that in lieu of canceling the Republican National Convention while a Category 5 hurricane pounds New Orleans again, the show will go on less festively. John McCain may deliver his passionate acceptance speech via satellite on Thursday from Gustav’s aftermath.
The self-imposed hits keep coming for McCain. He plans to deliver his acceptance speech from the same geographic region that was drowned in 2005 while Bush & Co. diddled. Seriously?
Won’t all the networks be pulling up photos from 2005, like the one with Bush and McCain and a festive birthday cake on an Arizona tarmac on the very day Hurricane Katrina devestation occurred. Probably not the reminder you want while you make your plea for votes this November. Republicans bungled Katrina and the city isn’t close to bouncing back. Not the mnemonic device you want affiliated with your Party’s talking points.
I can’t help but compare Eastern Europe, which has been leveled in one war after another, to New Orleans. New Orleans will increasingly be the bulls eye for heightened hurricane seasons as a result of global warming.
PS. Sarah Palin isn’t convinced global warming is a “man-made” phenomenon.
Part One
Each year, Culver City’s Women’s Clinic & Family Counseling Center host the shoe sale of the year to raise funds for the provision of “quality low-cost health care and couseling services for women.”
Typically, shoes are priced between at $100 or less, a 50-90% discount off thousands of pairs of designer shoes. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are accepted forms of payment.
On September 13th and 14th from 12pm-6pm, a BBQ festival will be cranking out serving after serving of ribs, pulled pork and brisket with live music to entertain you. Tickets are $10 with discounted meals, beverages, and desserts available on site.
7th Annual Taste of Santa Monica
On Sunday September 14th from 12-4, nearly 40 restaurants will offer samples of their far at this foodfest with an optional wine garden for balanced fine dining. Tickets in advance for $40 are inclusive of food, but you’re on your own for parking.
photo by kellysue
Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon in Pasadena.
On October 5th from 12pm-5pm, you can enjoy artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate samples and wine tastings. Demonstrations and cook book signings will take place throughout the day. Tickets are $17.50 in advance.
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