November 15, 2002
11:47 am CENTRAL STANDARD
Or 9:47 am in Eugene, where I am currently typing this. Waiting for access to the server. I’m on my laptop and bored.
Slept horribly last night. I was just falling asleep and something started vibrating the bed and then violently shaking it. I stared at the wall … More
November 11, 2002
Monday.
The Simpsons jumped the shark on Sunday.
In the opening bit, I mean. The family water-skied over a couple of sharks and landed on the couch. It was brilliant. I think the general thought on the Simpsons at jumptheshark.com is that it hasn’t jumped.
November 7, 2002
11.07.02
“It’s getting dark a little too early.”
Blech. I hate that it’s already getting dark. Survivor’s on tonight. I had no idea Alan was such a reality TV junkie. I have to get out of here at a decent hour. Which is rather difficult. Quick commute. Minnesota traffic is perhaps the … More
November 6, 2002
Mondale lost. There’s a Republican majority in the senate. There’s a Republican majority in Congress (I think). We are officially in trouble.
War in Iraq? Grand idea!
Overthrowing Roe v. Wade? Heck yes!
Gun control? Who needs it?!
Education? Children? Senior citizens? Arts? Screw them!
I have never been more concerned. Bush is an … More
November 5, 2002
Ah… election day. There’s tension in the air. Alan was almost rabid watching coverage last night. He’s completely geeked out when it comes to politics. It’s like the Super Bowl for him.
It snowed this morning. Shades of the last election day when I risked life and limb to vote. Lot … More
November 4, 2002
Where to begin.
Ventura appointed Dean Barkley to replace Wellstone until election results are official. Which is actually quite cool. Barkley and Wellstone were friends, if I recall. When they were running against each other in the last senate election they would carpool to debates together. And Barkley seems like a … More