...then there was former president Bill Clinton photobombing Kelly Clarkson...
...but my favorite was first brother-in-law Craig Robinson photobombing president Obama.
Gotta love a good photobomb!
Showing posts with label election 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label election 2012. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Inauguration 2013: an ode to the photobomb
While watching the Inauguration on Monday, I was struck at the sheer number of photobombing happening. There was Malia photobombing a picture of her parents that her sister Sasha was taking...
...then there was former president Bill Clinton photobombing Kelly Clarkson...
...but my favorite was first brother-in-law Craig Robinson photobombing president Obama.
Gotta love a good photobomb!
...then there was former president Bill Clinton photobombing Kelly Clarkson...
...but my favorite was first brother-in-law Craig Robinson photobombing president Obama.
Gotta love a good photobomb!
Monday, January 21, 2013
The Gift Outright
I always love the ceremony of the Inauguration. I always get goosebumps during the oath. And I'm a sucker for nice winter gear. The poem is always great to hear, too. My favorite of all the Inagural poems is Robert Frost's poem, The Gift Outright.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Busy little bee.
2013 is already proving to be crazy busy. My weekends are filling up with social obligations. I have a wedding to plan. We've had family sadness, though in the midst of that it was good to see family and feel a sense of closeness with them. The school semester is starting in a matter of days and I hope I am ready for it. We have plans to travel in the coming months. I feel like my 2013 is already getting booked and we're only 17 days in!
I am sticking with my goals quite well. The running has taken a back seat to the start of the semester, but when the days get lighter and things calm down, I will be running my little butt off.
I've only had coffee ONCE since I started, and that was the day I had to go to my step-grandmother's funeral and I knew it'd be a long day. This goal has been an easy one to kick. Next year might be harder, as 2014 is going to be the year of kicking caffeine.
The vegetables are also going well. Some days are a struggle to find a vegetable I ate so I'll try to make sure to have some carrots. I think once the semester starts I'll be able to find time to eat healthily again. We've been roasting a lot of brussel sprouts lately, which I love. I also have a pinterest board of plenty of tasty vegetable entrees to cook up this winter.
The sweater. That hasn't started yet. I think I'll be working on it this Monday when I'm at home watching the Inauguration. I need to find where I left off and my pattern directions again so I can pick it up. What's annoying is that I am quite close to being done, and yet I keep putting it off with Christmas knits and a cowl for me.
As mentioned, the beginning of the year there was some sadness. My stepgrandmother passed away suddenly. We were heartbroken, as she was very kind and loving. It was the first family loss Ricky and I experienced, and it's hard to think that she won't be at the wedding, just a mention in a program and a "oh Fran would have loved this!" It was nice to see the cousins on all sides of the family, and I was glad to be there for all of my family. January has proven to be sad and with loss two years in a row.
Wedding planning is going well, but no real plans to discuss or cool crafts to show off. I think we're getting closer to bridesmaid wear, flowers, and food. You know, the things people will talk about the next day when they're rehashing.
Reading for 50/50 is going really well. I'll post more books soon to review.
That's it, really. Just a life update for the three people who read this.
I am sticking with my goals quite well. The running has taken a back seat to the start of the semester, but when the days get lighter and things calm down, I will be running my little butt off.
I've only had coffee ONCE since I started, and that was the day I had to go to my step-grandmother's funeral and I knew it'd be a long day. This goal has been an easy one to kick. Next year might be harder, as 2014 is going to be the year of kicking caffeine.
The vegetables are also going well. Some days are a struggle to find a vegetable I ate so I'll try to make sure to have some carrots. I think once the semester starts I'll be able to find time to eat healthily again. We've been roasting a lot of brussel sprouts lately, which I love. I also have a pinterest board of plenty of tasty vegetable entrees to cook up this winter.
The sweater. That hasn't started yet. I think I'll be working on it this Monday when I'm at home watching the Inauguration. I need to find where I left off and my pattern directions again so I can pick it up. What's annoying is that I am quite close to being done, and yet I keep putting it off with Christmas knits and a cowl for me.
As mentioned, the beginning of the year there was some sadness. My stepgrandmother passed away suddenly. We were heartbroken, as she was very kind and loving. It was the first family loss Ricky and I experienced, and it's hard to think that she won't be at the wedding, just a mention in a program and a "oh Fran would have loved this!" It was nice to see the cousins on all sides of the family, and I was glad to be there for all of my family. January has proven to be sad and with loss two years in a row.
Wedding planning is going well, but no real plans to discuss or cool crafts to show off. I think we're getting closer to bridesmaid wear, flowers, and food. You know, the things people will talk about the next day when they're rehashing.
Reading for 50/50 is going really well. I'll post more books soon to review.
That's it, really. Just a life update for the three people who read this.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Election Wrap Up: 48 hours out
It's been almost 48 hours since Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term. You wouldn't be able to tell that the election was two days ago from the constant stream of news coverage and strategizing STILL going on. I'm quietly blogging and reading up on things like pretty photos and animals, and not worrying about polls, theories, and states. Ricky is probably spending more time on the internet budgeting and looking at IMDB.
How do I feel, after my third presidential election that I've been able to vote in? Now that what seems like 8 years of campaigning is over?
To be brutally honest, relieved it's done with.
I'm relieved that I haven't seen a political ad -- each one nastier than the last -- on tv in two days.
I'm relieved to not have to watch debates or the pundits yell over one another about who's more right or who knows more when it comes to politics.
I'm relieved that my Facebook and Twitter friends are back to constantly putting photos up of their children instead of angry rants about politics and candidates who do or do not support their views.
I'm relieved that Ricky won't be so stressed (full disclosure: I told him he could start worrying about the 2016 election after Thanksgiving. He thought that was fair)
But on top of my relief that this whole song and dance is over, I'm also relieved that the candidate that I voted for won. And that candidates across the country who spread a message of limits towards women's issues or the LBGT community were told by their consituents that their message of limits were not welcomed or supported.
So in closing, I'm happy with the results, but so fucking glad it's all over.
Back to posting photos of Lewis.
How do I feel, after my third presidential election that I've been able to vote in? Now that what seems like 8 years of campaigning is over?
To be brutally honest, relieved it's done with.
I'm relieved that I haven't seen a political ad -- each one nastier than the last -- on tv in two days.
I'm relieved to not have to watch debates or the pundits yell over one another about who's more right or who knows more when it comes to politics.
I'm relieved that my Facebook and Twitter friends are back to constantly putting photos up of their children instead of angry rants about politics and candidates who do or do not support their views.
I'm relieved that Ricky won't be so stressed (full disclosure: I told him he could start worrying about the 2016 election after Thanksgiving. He thought that was fair)
But on top of my relief that this whole song and dance is over, I'm also relieved that the candidate that I voted for won. And that candidates across the country who spread a message of limits towards women's issues or the LBGT community were told by their consituents that their message of limits were not welcomed or supported.
So in closing, I'm happy with the results, but so fucking glad it's all over.
Back to posting photos of Lewis.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Happy at 12:30 am.
Happy with the results. Wish Romney would man up and concede. Can't wait to sleep.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Obama 238, Romney 191: losing steam but not faith
We're tired as fuck but feeling hopeful. Scott Brown conceded but proved that he's a class act with his speech.
Tied at 162: thoughts on David Aexelrod
David Axelrod looks like a substitute teacher you'd have in high school. ~ Erin
Romney 19, Obama 3: did I mention I made cookies for tonight?
Because I did! Mittens for Romney and a horse/donkey for Obama.
Morning of Election Day 2012
We're both up and getting ready to head to the polls. Ricky is reading stats and drinking coffee. It's going to be a long day.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
2012 Election Night Coverage is ON
Loyal and early readers may remember that Election night 2008 I spent it making tasty food, drinking a lot of wine, and drunk dialing Tim, Michnya, and Michelle.
This year election night cover is ON. Don't think that me being four years older and wiser and me settling down with a fiance and cat is going to make me not spend the whole night recapping the night with electoral vote counts and photos of what was going on. We're not sure if we'll be watching it at home or watching at Erin's house with Buffalo dip. I think for Ricky's sake, it'll depend on how well Obama is doing so he's not too bummed at a friend's house. Either way, I think I'll be making mitten cookies and a board. The low rent version of this...
If we watch it at Matt's house, maybe I'll send him out on the street to do off site coverage.
I also downloaded Blogger for my phone so I can blog the night away straight from my fancy phone no matter where I am. Technology at work four years later! Progress!
I also took some time to reread my 2008 series and it's amazing how different things are since 2008. Most of my friends have since gotten married and even had children. I work at a dream job in Boston. And I met the love of my life and we've adopted a cat that we love (perhaps too much) and are making a great life together. So yes, Mitt Romney, when you ask if your life is better than it was four years ago... I'd say yes.
This year election night cover is ON. Don't think that me being four years older and wiser and me settling down with a fiance and cat is going to make me not spend the whole night recapping the night with electoral vote counts and photos of what was going on. We're not sure if we'll be watching it at home or watching at Erin's house with Buffalo dip. I think for Ricky's sake, it'll depend on how well Obama is doing so he's not too bummed at a friend's house. Either way, I think I'll be making mitten cookies and a board. The low rent version of this...
If we watch it at Matt's house, maybe I'll send him out on the street to do off site coverage.
I also downloaded Blogger for my phone so I can blog the night away straight from my fancy phone no matter where I am. Technology at work four years later! Progress!
I also took some time to reread my 2008 series and it's amazing how different things are since 2008. Most of my friends have since gotten married and even had children. I work at a dream job in Boston. And I met the love of my life and we've adopted a cat that we love (perhaps too much) and are making a great life together. So yes, Mitt Romney, when you ask if your life is better than it was four years ago... I'd say yes.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
While watching the DNC...
...and I see all these old grandmothers with hats that are adorned with the pins of old Democratic presidents, it makes me think of my grandmother. Who has two embroidered portraits in her basement, and dried floral arrangements at the base of each of those portraits.
Those portraits are these two men.
And when I saw it for the first time, she asked me straight-faced "are you familiar with our presidents?"
Please keep in mind that these two men had not been in office for 61 and 43 years, respectively.
She then asked if I wanted her wedding dress -- a wedding dress that was at least 3 sizes too small -- but that's a story for another day.
Those portraits are these two men.
And when I saw it for the first time, she asked me straight-faced "are you familiar with our presidents?"
Please keep in mind that these two men had not been in office for 61 and 43 years, respectively.
She then asked if I wanted her wedding dress -- a wedding dress that was at least 3 sizes too small -- but that's a story for another day.
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