Here we are, not quite a full week in to our new presidency and so much has already changed. President Obama is already making good on so many campaign promises.
~Closing of Gitmo
~Ending what is perceived as tortuous handling of prisoners
~Tackeling the economy in a bi-partisan way
~Overturning the gag rule on abortion
~Tighter fuel standards for cars
~Loosening some restrictions on stem-cell research
One of my Flickr contacts: jurvetson mentioned a quote from then candidate Barack Obama, which I love:
When asked a question about math and science education, he answered: “A whole generation got into math and science because of Apollo. The President has to talk about it in a way that has not been done recently. It’s a subtle thing. In the last several years, I have been shocked by the degree of anti-intellectualism that has been promulgated by the Bush Administration. He jokes about being a C student. ‘I’m not big on science. I know what I think.’ Kids absorb that. I’d like to spend eight years extolling the importance of science and technology and problem solving and critical thinking.”
I love following politics. I'm clearly more happy when "my guy" is in office. I love the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Here are two scenes from the same show that I just loved: I love the "STFU face" - ha ha ha ha ha! too funny!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A New Dawn
The long awaited day has arrived. What a day! An incredibly uplifting and hopeful day. Indeed, a historical day! I can't wait to see our future unfold!
I was moved by President Obama's powerful speech! I was at work and wanted to yell out and cheer from my desk! Instead I clapped lightly and cheered on the inside. I will go to a party tonight that will re-air the speech and I'll be able to shout out my support.
Here's the oath and speech:
On flickr, I found this image of the site: Whitehouse.gov
Before and After:
I was moved by President Obama's powerful speech! I was at work and wanted to yell out and cheer from my desk! Instead I clapped lightly and cheered on the inside. I will go to a party tonight that will re-air the speech and I'll be able to shout out my support.
Here's the oath and speech:
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On flickr, I found this image of the site: Whitehouse.gov
Before and After:
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Bush's Final Hours
I was thrilled to see that President Bush has less than 100 hours in office!
Yippee!
I caught a small portion of his farewell address to the nation on Thursday while picking up some tamales from a nearby restaurant.
I find it interesting that he constantly (especially in his campaign out the door) is trying to sell the idea that the U.S. is safer today than pre-9/11. His sales tactic goes something like this: "We have not had an attack on U.S. soil since that day." And according to him, it's due to his efforts.
If you remember with me, back to the post 9/11 days, you might recall the very real fear of Anthrax. It began on 9/18/01. The attacks killed 5 people and infected 17 more. It was classified as a terrorist attack. Maybe because the fall guy wasn't middle-eastern it doesn't get classified in the same category, now, as 9/11 crowd, but it WAS post 9/11 and it was a terrorist act AND it was and remains still, a very real threat and fear held by a lot of Americans.
If you want a reminder of history, check out Wikipedia.
Do I feel the world is better on his way out the door as it was on his way IN the door? I'd be a fool's fool if I did. And the king of fools is out trying to sale the idea to the American public - His so called legacy.
Bush's True Legacy:
I'm looking forward to Tuesday along with so many other Americans. I look forward to seeing Obama sworn into office and hearing what will be an electrifying speech. What a great and momentous day we have before us!
I know I've posted this here before, but it bears repeating:
I am so excited for Tuesday!!!
Yippee!
I caught a small portion of his farewell address to the nation on Thursday while picking up some tamales from a nearby restaurant.
I find it interesting that he constantly (especially in his campaign out the door) is trying to sell the idea that the U.S. is safer today than pre-9/11. His sales tactic goes something like this: "We have not had an attack on U.S. soil since that day." And according to him, it's due to his efforts.
If you remember with me, back to the post 9/11 days, you might recall the very real fear of Anthrax. It began on 9/18/01. The attacks killed 5 people and infected 17 more. It was classified as a terrorist attack. Maybe because the fall guy wasn't middle-eastern it doesn't get classified in the same category, now, as 9/11 crowd, but it WAS post 9/11 and it was a terrorist act AND it was and remains still, a very real threat and fear held by a lot of Americans.
If you want a reminder of history, check out Wikipedia.
Do I feel the world is better on his way out the door as it was on his way IN the door? I'd be a fool's fool if I did. And the king of fools is out trying to sale the idea to the American public - His so called legacy.
Bush's True Legacy:
I'm looking forward to Tuesday along with so many other Americans. I look forward to seeing Obama sworn into office and hearing what will be an electrifying speech. What a great and momentous day we have before us!
I know I've posted this here before, but it bears repeating:
I am so excited for Tuesday!!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
More Video Finds
I love finding cute videos! I found these on my graveyard shift on Friday:
Happy New Year:
Monster.com Ad:
Oktapodi:
Happy New Year:
Monster.com Ad:
Oktapodi:
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Way To Go Utes!
Woot! Woot!
Congratulations to the Running Utes for their victory over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl!
(images from Deseret News)
Congratulations to the Running Utes for their victory over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl!
(images from Deseret News)
Friday, January 2, 2009
Welcome 2009
On December 30, Eric and I came home from work to a very cold house. Our furnace had given up the ghost. We called my dad to the rescue and we took out the motor and went to Sears, Home Depot and Lowe's to find a replacement - all to no avail.On the 31st, Eric and I both had to work, so my dad was gracious enough to take our motor to a Sears in Murray and replace it.
That evening, he came over and helped us install it. By "helped us" I mean, he did all the work and we pointed the flashlight in the general direction.
He stayed for dinner - which was mmmmmm (if I say so myself). Then Eric and I created my dad's Mii character for the Wii.
New Year's Eve was most mellow. My dad left around 9:30 to go home and Eric and I played the Wii until 2:00 in the morning.
Our dogs get all frantic whenever we play baseball or bowling...they freak out with the movement and loudness.
I woke up on New Year's Day with what could have been a hangover, if I'd been drinking! I'm allergic to everything. Everything! And the dust from the crappy filter in the furnace was all kicked up by the new motor and I felt it!
*sneeze* *sneeze* *sneeze* *sneeze* *sneeze* *sneeze*
*sniffle* *sniffle* *sniffle* *sniffle* *sniffle*
It was unbearable, so Eric and I went and got new filters for our furnace. It wasn't until around 8:00 in the evening before my nose gave me some breathing room.So THAT is how we spent our New Years.
Can I just say that I love our Wii? I love our Wii! We got it on the 26th and we've been playing it ever since. I'm glad we finally got one.
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