Day 1056 – Airplane Cold

By jspeer
Published: February 23, 2008
Steel Trees and Empire State
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What do you do when you feel a virus coming at you, but you’re at 37,000 feet?

Day 1043 – Back to the Roots

By jspeer
Published: February 10, 2008
Ms Stowe from 12 Monkeys
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My father never wanted anybody to remind him of his birthday. On some level i can now fully understand how he felt… if only at the 50% point, if you take my meaning.

Day 1039 – About Last Night

By jspeer
Published: February 6, 2008
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Sorry, no photos were taken. However, for just about the first time in my life (ok, a bit of hyperbole to start the day), i felt a sense of pride being part of a group. Record turnout… way, way high record turnout at the Idaho Democratic Caucus. That’s the key measure. Politicians aren’t going to [...]

Day 1035 – Obama-Rama!

By jspeer
Published: February 2, 2008
The scene at Taco Bell Arena
Day 1035 - Obama-Rama!

the view from the cheap seats shortly before Sen. Obama took the stage.  | read this item

The new expression going forward is going to be “hope-monger.” That term was used to great effect by Sen. Barack Obama in a stump speech not four hours ago delivered in a packed-to-the-ceiling Taco Bell Arena.
Without a doubt this was the best speech by a politician i’ve ever heard delivered live. And yes he [...]