Category Archives: politics
In Which My Plans Changed.
Today was the “full force” rally by teachers and parents at the district office. I took the boys toward the end of the rally because I didn’t think they’d last the two hours. We apparently missed the Teamsters truck, but … Continue reading
Filed under KSD strike, politics
In Which I Receive A Response.
Wednesday night I sent a copy of my post below to the school board and Superintendent Vargas. Thursday morning, to my surprise, I received a response from Dr. Vargas. In the interest of the same transparency I asked them for, … Continue reading
In Which I’m Dismayed By The Kent School District’s Action.
Yadda yadda disclosure: I am stating these opinions as a parent and not as a PTA member. Kent School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and bullying. Employees, volunteers, parents, and … Continue reading
In Which Someone Paid Attention To The Words.
I ran across this video a couple of weeks ago. Even though the election has passed, this is just a great idea, and very well executed. Next Olympic sport: Synchronized Debating.
In Which Boston Legal Gets It.
I was watching this tonight and thought this clip was fantastic. This summed up in two minutes everything that is wrong with American political debate. You have to watch through the yelling to the end:
In Which I Single-Handedly Rescue The Newspaper Industry.
Things in the newspaper industry have been pretty dismal the last few years, but I think I have figured out how to solve our woes: Elect Barack Obama more often. Newspapers all over the country are reporting how long the … Continue reading
Filed under meanderings, politics, seattle
In Which I Post Something For The Google.
I am posting this here for one reason: I was unable to find anything about it online, so I called Charles Stanley’s organization, In Touch Ministries, and was told that it was not written by Charles Stanley and that it … Continue reading
Filed under faith, meanderings, politics
In Which We Learned About The Electoral Process.
Above: Peanut (4) and Chester (9) display their mad Electoral skills. Last week I picked up a copy of Schoolhouse Rock: The Election Collection. I thought it would be fun to watch with the boys, but there was a surprise … Continue reading
In Which I’m Done Being Polite.
Dear Friends and Family, I am just done being polite. Having been on the receiving end of an anthrax hoax the night before last, I’m going to take my gloves off for a minute and just speak my mind. I … Continue reading
Filed under faith, politics, pop culture
In Which I Want To Be First Dude.
The following is an unpaid political endorsement, emailed today to our friends and family in Washington State: Dear Friends, Rarely do I make such a blatant appeal to sway your vote, but this is an important election and I cannot … Continue reading
Filed under politics, The Wise One
