February 2010
153 posts
January 2010
101 posts
“I have the simplest taste. I am always satisfied with the best.”
– Oscar Wilde
A blinding love to treasure
Every morning I see this elderly couple who walk in line up the steep side walk, that curves around the shopping center, through the tunnel bridge that drops you off at the entrance to the metro. This couple walk in line with matching blue L.L.Bean backpacks, and matching walking sticks, and matching dark sunglasses. This couple who walk in a line vaguely commenting on the weather, or the chirping...
Blogger's Briefing with Congressman Mike Pence... →
Interview with Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN) from the Blogger’s Briefing on bloggers and new media, and the rising political tide of conservatism.
PS You not only hear me, you actually SEE me!
DC Conversations with Congressman Todd Tiahrt... →
AIM does conversations with different conservative personalities here in DC. This one is with Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Kansas).
WatchMy first time at the March for Life and my first video as director, editor, and producer!
Then there's my dad, so this will be the most sour
There are 5 Catholics standing about. The first boasts that since his son is a priest people call him “Father”. The second chimes in and says since his son is a bishop people call him “your Grace”. The third decides to one them up and says since his son is a cardinal people call him “your excellence”. The fourth perks up with a big grin and says that since his son is the pope people call him “your...
And this might be the most mature (compliments of...
“God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.”
This might the most teenage girl thing I post...
“Boys are cheats and liars, they’re such a big disgrace. They will tell you anything to get to second base…ball, baseball he thinks he’s gonna score. If you let him go all the way then you are a hor…ticulture studies flowers, geologist studies rocks. The only thing a guy wants is a place to put his cockroaches, beetles, butterflies and bugs. Nothing makes him happier...
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”
– Aristotle
Red line conversations
“Oh dear DC is crowwded! Darlin’, I love the flower in your hair. We’re visiting from Georgia and are having the most interesting time getting around on this metro. Boy am I tired! We walked around all day!”
(I manage to interject a “thank you” for complimenting my flower headband.)
“Where are you from, honey? You’re accent isn’t as stiff as the DC one. Can you believe they claim they’re a part...
“Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite...”
– C.S. Lewis
How 'bout them Apples? →
Apple introduced its new darling: the iPad. With video, music, and ebook capabilities, what other digital reader could anybody prefer? I’m clearly partial to the Apple world; I own a MacBook, an iPhone, and I’m on my third iPod. All I need in this digital life is Apple. Next on my list? Hopefully the iPad, and if Apple makes a TV, sign me up. Can you think of any other technology Apple...
"What could you live without?" NYTimes.com →
Sometimes too much is indeed too much. The Salwens elected to sell their luxury house for a more modest home and donate “the other half” of the money they saved to charity. Selflessness vs. selfishness. I have no idea what I could do without at this moment in time, but I’d sure like to find out because this family has gained exponentially in other invaluable areas like familial...
Super Bowl Predictions
“Congressman Pence, what’s going to be the final score between your state’s Colts and my southern Saints?” -me
“My Colts in overtime will take the win, for sure. But I have to say I am fond of Brees.” -Congressman Pence
“Set me as a seal on your heart, Set me as a seal on your soul; For as strong as...”
– Matt Maher adapted from Song of Solomon 8:6
Change of pace: try 20 degrees different
Wake up this morning to a stuffy room and the steady pitter-patter of rain drops falling heavily on my window. Take a shower, piece together a press junket appropriate outfit, do my make up, blow dry my hair, grab a banana, and walk out the door expecting to take a second shower.
The rain is a slow drizzle and what’s this? I check the weather app on my darling iPhone and I have...
“Quiere ser golondrina, quiere ser mariposa, tener alas ligeras, bajo el cielo...”
– Rubén Darío
"Revolution is brewing"
FreedomWorks Press Briefing with Tea Party Leaders (26 Jan. 2010)
It’s been nearly a year since the first grassroots uprising took place in sleepy Seattle, Washington, where approximately 120 protesters showed up to rally for their rights in what was to be the beginning of an impressive Tea Party movement.
Today, members of the press met with the Nation’s local tea party leaders at...
This week in interviews
This week’s interviewees are:
Congresswoman Dr. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina)
Congressman Mike Pence (R-Indiana)
Tabitha Hale - “Interactive Media Coordinator for FreedomWorks. Smart Girl Nation. Host of Raisin’ Hale. Christian. American. Capitalist. Activist. Wannabe blogger.” (From her Twitter Bio)
As usual, links to follow!
Interview with Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) →
From the Blogger’s Briefing on Jan. 19, 2010, on the current political landscape, information about the Virtual March for Life, and how the health care debate is tied to Planned Parenthood.
Mine name is in the credits :)
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
– Mother Teresa (via justbesplendid)
March For Life
Live your life. Live, laugh, love. Live your life.
The meaning of a culture of life was truly visible at the DC pro-life rally. I have never attended such a beautiful protest where men, women, and children of all ages joined together to promote the values of life.
Thousands of marchers, religious and lay, congregated on the Mall in the spirit of joyful prayer for the protection of the sanctity...
Holidays should fall on Fridays
With the Monday holiday and the MA election and the interviews and go, go, go work week I honestly got my days confused. I went for a run Monday around DC with a friend and then to lunch, which is an activity I usually would do on a Saturday while visiting my best friend in ATX, and I must have mentally jotted the outting down as “yay it’s still Saturday”.
Anyway I woke up...
“Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.”
– Wedding Crashers
This week in interviews
Here’s the line up:
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)
Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Kansas)
Congressman Aaron Schock (R-Illinois)
March for Life - whoever wants to chat
Stay tuned for links!
DC Conversations: M. Stanton Evans →
My interview with author and National Journalism Center director M. Stanton Evans about the economics of health care reform.
Can I just say that he is an enlightening and spunky man with a great sense of humor and vast conversation? Yes, I’m definitely a fan!
You can hear me again, woohoo! And I’m in the credits.
My interview with Brian Johnson of AWF →
Blogger’s Briefing with John Farley, Curtis Dubay, and Brian Johnson.
Talking about the death tax and lobbying issue with SEIU President Stern.
You can hear me asking questions and my name is in the credits :)
Tell Washington You're Pro-Life →
Join the Virtual March for Life to show your support of a culture of life in America. Thousands of pro-lifers will be marching in the Nation’s Capitol this Friday, 22 January 2010, and this is a great way to participate even if you can’t be in DC.
156 Countries Raising Awareness of AIDS in Africa... →
All you need is LOVE.
Lengthy read
For an avid reader, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights should be a quick read; probably no more than a couple of days to finish. Typically I consider myself to fall under that category, but to be completely honest, it took me nearly a year to finish. Yes: a long couple of months! Why is that? Slash, how is that? It was not my cup of tea, at all. Nope, it was too slow, dry, and dreary for me....
"Penance & Prayer," by Fr. J. Keller, Prince of... →
“National Day of Penance & Prayer: Remembering Roe v. Wade, Jan. 22”
Posted by Charles Butler, Communications on January 14th, 2010
Dear POP folk,
It hasn’t been very long since we put the Christmas hymns aside for another year. Their challenge, as with all the gifts of Christmas, is to remember that the message of much of this great music is intended to instruct and form...