So, old job's officially over. New job starts Monday. Woo-hoo!!!
The Presidential race is tightening and even "The Economist" which backed George W. Bush in 2000 has endorsed John Kerry saying it was a difficult choice but in the end President Bush had been too incompetent to deserve re-election.
In related news, disaffected Republicans have launched an 11th hour grassroots effort to unseat President George W. Bush with an advertising blitz across eight swing states. The initiative has the backing of John Eisenhower, son of the Republican president Dwight D. Eisenhower. The campaign features a copy of Eisenhower's letter, "Why I Will Vote For John Kerry" which first appeared in the Manchester Union Leader.
And in other news, the RED SOX have won the World Series for the first time in 86 years. having grown up within earshot of the Red Sox Triple A farm team and having been fortunate enough to meet the likes of Fred Lynn, Jim Rice, Dwight Evans and even Bill "Spaceman" Lee, this victory had special meaning to me. Although admittedly, it felt very strange to watch the last out of game 4 occur so peacefully. After years of last minute errors, and untold angst, it just didn't feel like the Red Sox to win so assuredly! But, I'll take it just the same!!!
Be nice.
Peace
Friday, October 29, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
www.dubyaspeak.com
The election is a week away. Quite possibly the most important election of many of our lifetimes. Here's my plea to all the reasonable people who for some reason have been unable to decide for whom they should vote.
PLEASE visit http://www.johnkerry.com and spend a few minutes reading what this guy is about. He is well reasoned, articulate, intelligent and caring. There is no doubt in my mind that he will do a phenomenally better job as President of the United States of America than George W. Bush.
We are practically alone in the world. Tony Blair is on his way out of power as a result of following Bush. Sad thing this since he was a wonderful ally to President Clinton and at one time seemed rather well reasoned and driven by his convictions. There are more people across the globe with the ability to do us harm that now have more incentive than ever before.
There was a piece on NPR's All Things Considered this morning with Turkish author Orhan Pamuk discussing his book, SNOW, and describing how it is that poor and disenfranchised people from around the world are concerned about how America and the west view them and how distrustful they become from the sense of being looked down upon. It was a fascinating interview and offered wonderful insight into the hearts and minds of people from non-western cultures.
And if you are still undecided or worse yet, in the Bush camp, take a trip to the site in the title of this post and give a listen. Should be enough to convince you.
Be nice.
Peace
PLEASE visit http://www.johnkerry.com and spend a few minutes reading what this guy is about. He is well reasoned, articulate, intelligent and caring. There is no doubt in my mind that he will do a phenomenally better job as President of the United States of America than George W. Bush.
We are practically alone in the world. Tony Blair is on his way out of power as a result of following Bush. Sad thing this since he was a wonderful ally to President Clinton and at one time seemed rather well reasoned and driven by his convictions. There are more people across the globe with the ability to do us harm that now have more incentive than ever before.
There was a piece on NPR's All Things Considered this morning with Turkish author Orhan Pamuk discussing his book, SNOW, and describing how it is that poor and disenfranchised people from around the world are concerned about how America and the west view them and how distrustful they become from the sense of being looked down upon. It was a fascinating interview and offered wonderful insight into the hearts and minds of people from non-western cultures.
And if you are still undecided or worse yet, in the Bush camp, take a trip to the site in the title of this post and give a listen. Should be enough to convince you.
Be nice.
Peace
Sunday, October 24, 2004
Problem solved. Or am I crazy? :-)
Well, the conundrum of what to do about the Paris trip is resolved. Executive decision decreed, "Screw it, we'll just take them with us!".
After a litany of international phone calls to Air France (c'est magnifique!), Eurostar, Plaza Paris Vendome and a visit to our local awesomely helpful US Post Office for last minute photos of two boys with the biggest smiles you've ever seen, we are just about set. Last item is a visit to the US Passport Agency for expedited passports for the kids and we're in business.
Oddly enough, I feel a sense of relief over this decision and am seriously looking forward to this trip. If any one had ever told me I'd be excitedly planning to take a 3 and 5 year old to Europe, I'd have thought they were crazed. Yet, here I am more excited than I was about going without them. Go figure. I never cease to be amazed at what being a parent has done to me. ;-)
Be nice.
Peace
After a litany of international phone calls to Air France (c'est magnifique!), Eurostar, Plaza Paris Vendome and a visit to our local awesomely helpful US Post Office for last minute photos of two boys with the biggest smiles you've ever seen, we are just about set. Last item is a visit to the US Passport Agency for expedited passports for the kids and we're in business.
Oddly enough, I feel a sense of relief over this decision and am seriously looking forward to this trip. If any one had ever told me I'd be excitedly planning to take a 3 and 5 year old to Europe, I'd have thought they were crazed. Yet, here I am more excited than I was about going without them. Go figure. I never cease to be amazed at what being a parent has done to me. ;-)
Be nice.
Peace
Saturday, October 23, 2004
Paris trip in peril.
Due to unforeseen illness among one of the sitters we had lined up, the Paris trip is in peril. Options are few. Attempt to further take advantage of goodwill of remaining sitters (all are family members), buy a pair of tickets for the kids at a total of $2000. ouch, or bag the trip and eat the loss since it's almost all prepaid.
Puts me into reality mode, where I try to deal with the logic surrounding the issue and convince myself that it makes more sense to lose 2k than to spend 3k more to salvage a relatively short trip anyway. On the other hand, it might be more fun than I think with the kids along.
Anyway, I know most people wish this was all they had for problems. I'm not really complaining. Just trying to sort it through.
Be nice.
Peace
Puts me into reality mode, where I try to deal with the logic surrounding the issue and convince myself that it makes more sense to lose 2k than to spend 3k more to salvage a relatively short trip anyway. On the other hand, it might be more fun than I think with the kids along.
Anyway, I know most people wish this was all they had for problems. I'm not really complaining. Just trying to sort it through.
Be nice.
Peace
Thursday, October 21, 2004
It's a GOOD day!
Well, here it is, the Red Sox have clinched the pennant, I'm 10 days away from starting a great new job, 14 days from a trip to Paris and as I look out my office window, traffic doesn't look so bad.
Oh yeah, lest I forget, I recently reached the not so ripe age of 40, got not one, not two, but three 1/32 Slot car sets. Wicked fun and more linear feet of track than I have room for!
And finally, John Kerry, although admittedly not my first choice candidate, is holding his own in the polls and I can only hope the Red Sox magic rubs off on him enough to push his electoral vote count to the magical 270.
There you go. First blog, short blog. More to come.
Be nice.
Peace
Oh yeah, lest I forget, I recently reached the not so ripe age of 40, got not one, not two, but three 1/32 Slot car sets. Wicked fun and more linear feet of track than I have room for!
And finally, John Kerry, although admittedly not my first choice candidate, is holding his own in the polls and I can only hope the Red Sox magic rubs off on him enough to push his electoral vote count to the magical 270.
There you go. First blog, short blog. More to come.
Be nice.
Peace
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