Debate continues to rage about plans to build the Cordoba House, a mosque and community center, some 600 feet from the Ground Zero site in New York. Many consider these plans a gross act of insensitivity. Some question motives of the project’s chief booster, Abdul Rauf, who refuses to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization [...]
I just got back from Sushi Friday, a tradition here at work which has shifting group of folks from our department heading over to the local Japanese steak house for some hibachi or, of course, sushi. When one thinks back on the wreckage of a marriage, one looks for silver linings so as not to [...]
Even a broken clock is right a couple times a day… “We thank God that our enemies are idiots.” – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Share on Facebook
My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. We will work together to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government. Share on Facebook
I covered 49 miles this week, for a total of 344.5 miles from Harpers Ferry. This week’s journey took me through Parkersburg, West Virginia, situated on the banks of the Ohio River. Parkersburg is named after Alexander Parker, who was granted land in the area for his service in the American Revolution. A couple miles [...]
I’ve got a big project at work this week, so I’m not able to write as much as I’d like. I do have to comment on this commercial, though….this is funny stuff. I probably find it funnier than most people would. I saw it a couple times last night during a hockey game on Versus [...]
Eagles – Gnats: I haven’t blogged about the Birds very much over the last couple weeks. The Eagles dispatched the Seahawks easily last week….I guess I’ve just been nervous about this game. The Eagles can make significant strides in digging themselves out of the hole they’ve dug themselves in the NFC East. So here’s Al, [...]
There has been a lot of talk this election cycle about the Bradley Effect. It’s named after Tom Bradley, the African-American mayor of Los Angeles who lost the 1982 California gubernatorial election even though he polled higher than his opponent during the campaign. The Bradley Effect occurs when a white voter tells a pollster that [...]
Its been awhile since I posted here. I find it difficult to write when I’m demoralized. I’m demoralized about what’s going on with the economy. I’m demoralized by the proposed bailout. I’m demoralized by what’s happening in the election. Share on Facebook
