Tuesday, September 30, 2008
A Good Judge
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Bursting the Bubble
When we hit the streets in Benton Harbor (after witnessing a fight and calling 911) it was clear we were in an area that was not just poor, but poverty stricken and aimless. It felt as though more than 50% of homes were vacant uninhabitable board ups and people were wandering around looking for a sense of purpose. In all my campaigning these were the most dire American conditions I have seen.
We were canvasing to sporadic and unregistered voters tasked with registering people on the spot and providing applications for absentee ballots to those over 60. As dire as the conditions were there was a spirit about the place and a true sense of hope Obama will win in November. As soon as we left the car people in the community were approaching us asking to be registered. At one point a young girl who didn't think she could vote in November because her 18th birthday was in mid-October was gleefully using my back to fill out her voter registration! We bought buttons from the office and passed them out to eager Obama supporters and kept conveying over and over just how important every single vote in Michigan will be on November 4th. It is an overwhelming feeling.
I promised and Benton Harbor believes.
Pot Roast on the Patio
Friday, September 26, 2008
Getting the Key
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Irving, all lit up
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Max
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Neighborhood birthday
There were many memorable bites throughout the evening, but my miniature green tea crepes with daikon, cucumber, flank steak and hoisin were a particular hit with the men.
I also liked the grilled crostini stars with tarragon white bean puree and French olive tapenade, but he best dish of the evening was my homemade crab, mango, and mint maki roll. The surprising addition of a little brown sugar made the dish!
Seuss In the Boardroom
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Being Emma
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Donkey before Elephant
Elissa was the first old friend to surprise me on Facebook and posted the above picture for all the world to
Monday, September 15, 2008
Two Down
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Deadly Sin?
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Beef, Barbie, and Blue
An important meal
With the pleasurable business of
Friday, September 12, 2008
Boys in the afternoon
Thursday is the only afternoon Finn can really kick back and enjoy some time with friends. Finn and S have been pals since pre-school and they never pose a problem when they are together. The second they hit the deck yesterday, they threw down their back packs and whipped out their Pokemon cards for some heated trading and conversation.
As I served them their after school snack, I overheard them discussing how the behavior of one of their fellow classmates is sure to lead to his "expelliation" and how hot lunch today was the "Salisbury Steakiest" of all time! True, an eight year old boy is a strange creature, slightly awkward and geeky, but there is something so beautifully simple about them...they posses an innocence only girls can tamper with.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Risky Postures PG13
...Halasana.
So there I was, nipples in my nostrils, grappling with the fact this is not a natural position for the well endowed woman. I turned my head for air, and commented to my friend Lynn that I was afraid I may be at risk for suffocation. She started laughing so hard I feared we may have shattered the tranquil mood yoga requires.
When I returned home I explained the Halasana pose to Emma and Finn and wouldn't you know, they both dropped to the floor and rolled over. I love my kids, but sometimes they are a bit much.
Namaste...and be thankful you can breathe!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Monday is Meatloaf
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Quick Change
Changing in the car and modeling his behavior after Clark Kent, Finn went from dancer to soccer player in seconds flat. Less than 30 minutes after learning he had made the Nutcracker he was on the field with his team for their first game of the regular season and helped them to a 6-4 win!