Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
I always wanted a horse.
Some day I will own a horse. Thus far in my years, I have received bails of hay, 200 pounds of horse feed, horse toys that walk on their own, horse calendars, horse stuffed animals, Swedish horses (plus Swedish horse signs) and a horse bridle, but never have I received a bronze horse. Some day I will own a horse.
Lincoln Mania
All the rage is about Lincoln this year (and a little about Darwin), the 200th anniversary of his birth. I've hopped on that bandwagon.
Last week I saw a play called "The Heavens are Hung in Black" at Ford's theater, where Lincoln was assassinated. The play covered five months of Lincoln's life, from the death of Lincoln’s son Willie to the Emancipation Proclamation. Over the next week additional Lincoln adventures really solidified what I learned in the play. Lincoln's humor, love for his children, the relationship with his wife, how he avoided the Marshal's personal security, how he placed papers in his hat, and on and on.
The weekend after seeing the play, I visited Lincoln's cottage. The webpage describes the cottage as a place "Designated a National Monument by President Clinton in 2000, President Lincoln’s Cottage served as Lincoln’s family residence for a quarter of his presidency and is the most significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln’s presidency aside from the White House. President Lincoln’s Cottage is located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in northwest Washington, D.C." The grounds also hold the nation's first national cemetary, home to over 5,000 Civil War Union soldiers' final resting place. Today, this acreage is in Petworth, a developing neighborhood. The location is still beautiful, overlooking the city and allowing for cool breezes in the summer.
Today this Lincoln article discussed a photo that may be the last known Lincoln photo before his assassination.
Tonight I saw The Watchmen. It's altogether unrelated to Lincoln. But it is the greatest graphic novel of all time. I recommend the book over the graphic movie.
First, thought you may want to know my reading selection has branched out. Second, a woman sitting a few rows in front of me brought her own spray butter and sprayed what seemed like the whole bottle on her tub-o-popcorn. That's a new experience. Lastly, the movie referenced Eleanor Clift, who strangely enought moderated the women in politics panel I attended last week. Small world.
My reading selection has also incorporated the Lincoln obsession. Along with most of America, I'm reading Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. So far, so good.
Finally, I celebrate Lincoln in my home. On my bedroom wall I have a Lincoln framed picture with a Lincoln quote: "I trust that as He shall further open the way, I will be ready to walk therein, relying on His help and trusting in His goodness and wisdom."
Last week I saw a play called "The Heavens are Hung in Black" at Ford's theater, where Lincoln was assassinated. The play covered five months of Lincoln's life, from the death of Lincoln’s son Willie to the Emancipation Proclamation. Over the next week additional Lincoln adventures really solidified what I learned in the play. Lincoln's humor, love for his children, the relationship with his wife, how he avoided the Marshal's personal security, how he placed papers in his hat, and on and on.
The weekend after seeing the play, I visited Lincoln's cottage. The webpage describes the cottage as a place "Designated a National Monument by President Clinton in 2000, President Lincoln’s Cottage served as Lincoln’s family residence for a quarter of his presidency and is the most significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln’s presidency aside from the White House. President Lincoln’s Cottage is located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in northwest Washington, D.C." The grounds also hold the nation's first national cemetary, home to over 5,000 Civil War Union soldiers' final resting place. Today, this acreage is in Petworth, a developing neighborhood. The location is still beautiful, overlooking the city and allowing for cool breezes in the summer.
Today this Lincoln article discussed a photo that may be the last known Lincoln photo before his assassination.
Tonight I saw The Watchmen. It's altogether unrelated to Lincoln. But it is the greatest graphic novel of all time. I recommend the book over the graphic movie.
First, thought you may want to know my reading selection has branched out. Second, a woman sitting a few rows in front of me brought her own spray butter and sprayed what seemed like the whole bottle on her tub-o-popcorn. That's a new experience. Lastly, the movie referenced Eleanor Clift, who strangely enought moderated the women in politics panel I attended last week. Small world.My reading selection has also incorporated the Lincoln obsession. Along with most of America, I'm reading Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. So far, so good.
Finally, I celebrate Lincoln in my home. On my bedroom wall I have a Lincoln framed picture with a Lincoln quote: "I trust that as He shall further open the way, I will be ready to walk therein, relying on His help and trusting in His goodness and wisdom."
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Happy International Women's Day (Friday)
Tonight I attended a Women in Politics panel at the National Archives.
Eleanor Clift moderated the panel, comprised of:
* Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Congresswoman from Tennessee;
* Mazie Hirono, U.S. Congresswoman from Hawaii;
* Grace Napolitano, U.S. Congresswoman from California;
* Madeleine Kunin, former Governor of Vermont and former Ambassador to Switzerland; and
* Jennette Bradley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
I also saw an old friend who is visiting DC for a few days and volunteering in the 100 days campaign,
Today my friend prayed and demonstrated at the White House. He wasn't one of the people dressed in orange suits, but he was with them. The 100 Days Campaign aims to end US torture of detainees, in Gitmo and where the US holds detainees in other countries. Making no particular comment about my persuasions on the issue, I support that my friend's conviction and perseverance. Fascinating is the fact that he stood outside praying and demonstrating while I researched at my desktop. What a different day we led.
In general, the two politically minded experiences in one night reminded me of how much I enjoy advocacy activities. Time to get back into volunteer mode.
Eleanor Clift moderated the panel, comprised of:
* Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Congresswoman from Tennessee;
* Mazie Hirono, U.S. Congresswoman from Hawaii;
* Grace Napolitano, U.S. Congresswoman from California;
* Madeleine Kunin, former Governor of Vermont and former Ambassador to Switzerland; and
* Jennette Bradley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
I also saw an old friend who is visiting DC for a few days and volunteering in the 100 days campaign,
Today my friend prayed and demonstrated at the White House. He wasn't one of the people dressed in orange suits, but he was with them. The 100 Days Campaign aims to end US torture of detainees, in Gitmo and where the US holds detainees in other countries. Making no particular comment about my persuasions on the issue, I support that my friend's conviction and perseverance. Fascinating is the fact that he stood outside praying and demonstrating while I researched at my desktop. What a different day we led.
In general, the two politically minded experiences in one night reminded me of how much I enjoy advocacy activities. Time to get back into volunteer mode.
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