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Re: A Day in My Life: Weekend Version

Amie — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:50:32 -0000

"Rail against the apparent assumption that going to art school means you don’t have to actually understand the subject you’re artistically commenting on."

Having gone to art school, I can say the above holds true.

Re: Crochet Me = Quirky

Amie — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:06:24 -0000

Dewd (we use a lot of that phrase here where I live in Jersey) - I loves me some Battlestar. We're one season behind (reveal nothing to me! lol) but lovin' the mad dash of catching up. Oh frack!

Re: 18th May Weekly Roundup

Amie — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:14:16 -0000

He is a cute doggie.

Hey, when do the previews for summer come out? I'm eager to see the pics. I've been at the edge of my seat since the photos were taken.

Re: 10th May Weekly Roundup

Amie — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:17:41 -0000

No big glasses photos here. I have 20/20. Dang. How about a really bad perm? That's screams the 80's just as much (to me anyways).

Re: On Editing: Style

Amie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:56:04 -0000

To confuse things more for you (ha!), in the fine art of teaching Art, we only refer to it as free-form, as in, "Picasso painted with organic, free-form shapes." So when I see it any other way, I just want to break out a pencil and start throwing in hyphens all over the place.

Re: Talk to Me (Us All) About Palin: Open Thread

Amie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:16:01 -0000

I don't think I can add anything new to the conversation other than to be another head-nodder on the single-issue stance (abortion) as well as the whole silly thought that she'd "shake things up." She's been very handled by the GOP, working those talking points and sticking to a very boiled-down list of topics. Then again, it's not like we'd actually get to hear what those points are because she lets the press in to take pretty pictures, but then ushers them out the moment she begins to speak to whoever she's meeting with. It's just SO STRANGE.

I'm just looking forward to the debates. If you've peeked in on some of the major conservative columns/blogs, you'll see that there are those amongst that crowd who are having second-thoughts and some are even heavy-handed with their criticism. Check out this blog entry on ABC News for more of that (http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2008/09...).

If she gets elected and is a stone's throw from the Presidency, I just want to be assured that there is still room left in Canada for me and the fiance. But I'm confident in my candidate that I won't be house-hunting anytime soon.

Re: Talk to Me (Us All) About Palin: Open Thread

Amie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:13:27 -0000

I disagree. You're voting for both. And as old as McCain is, it's very important to consider that his running mate is not prepared to be next in line to run our country. So yes, you're voting for both.

Re: Talk to Me (Us All) About Palin: Open Thread

Amie — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:54:41 -0000

And I applaud those opinions. ;-) You know, perhaps your listenership is more liberal - I use that word loosely - than conservative - again, used more loosely considering all the shades of grey that fall in between - and that's why you're getting only those opinions. Who knows.

And as far as Palin's knowledge, or lack there of, we'll get our next crack at that Oct. 2. Don't expect any more lengthy interviews from her as her numbers are dropping the more often she speaks; her handlers are using all this time to cram international affairs into her head - and hopefully erasing the "I can see Russia from my coastline" type of comments.

Re: Talk to Me (Us All) About Palin: Open Thread

Amie — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:05:00 -0000

Shannon, did you see McCain's interview on "This Week" with George Stephanopoulos? You could see McCain on the edge of his seat again, having a hard time controlling his temper (I'm referencing the last 5 minutes or so when George was putting some tougher questions to him about his Vp choice, his refusal to look at Obama during the debates, and his VP's apparent verbal diarrhea on her stance with Pakistan). The man simply doesn't like to be questioned about things he believes are set-in-stone ideas.

As far as Obama's looks towards McCain, I say there wasn't enough of them. But then again, I equated those to the same "what are you talking about?" looks that Katie Couric gave Palin in her interview, and I can't say I've heard a stitch online about those.

If anyone is looking for it - not sure it's been YouTube'ed yet - check out ABC News.com for the full 21 min. video clip from McCain "This Week" interview.

Re: Talk to Me (Us All) About Palin: Open Thread

Amie — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:22:27 -0000

Don't you think choosing not to read someone's blog because they disagree with you politically is, in a sense, shutting yourself off? I choose to read columnists of both parties and find interesting points of view on both sides of the fence - and many places in between - no matter what flavor the writer brings to the table. It helps to understand what the other side is thinking, feeling. I don't think there are any successful politicians who only surround themselves with "Yes" men/women, McCain and Obama included.

I also believe taking someone's opinion about the party you support as a personal jab isn't necessarily the best way to handle it. I choose not to get offended when someone makes liberal jokes when I've labeled myself just that; if I let it bother me, it owns me, has control over me. I choose not to let it.

Then again, I don't post stalk or peek into the Conservative Rav groups wondering what they're saying about my party affiliation. It doesn't bother me that others have differing opinions. I'm secure in my own not to worry about it.

I know I'll still read someone's blog, column, or continue to maintain someone's friendship - if it's someone I know personally - even if their fundamental beliefs are different than my own (Mary Jane Hall couldn't be any further opposite from me in every fiber of her being and I value her friendship, her calm approach to life regardless of politics and religious affiliations). That's how we learn and grow as people. I feel the moment you've chosen not to listen to the other side, you've lost the chance to understand and relate on some level.

Re: Talk to Me (Us All) About Palin: Open Thread

Amie — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:40:10 -0000

"For myself I will say that just because I'm free with expressing my opinions, doesn't mean I'm making a statement about yours or trying to drive anyone away."

And here lies the statement I was having trouble articulating earlier, to which my response is an astounding, "YES!" And thank you for articulating that.

Re: Colin Powell Goes Beyond Just Endorsing Obama

Amie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:22:55 -0000

{LOVE 1,000,000} See how that Ravelry has changed all our lives?

Re: Colin Powell Goes Beyond Just Endorsing Obama

Amie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:00:46 -0000

It's like this Kim: I want to be baffled by the ridiculous mailings/emails, but I'm not.

Living in this post-911, tri-state area, I've seen the worst in people. The anti-Muslim (anti-foreigner) sentiment thrives here in those whose beliefs are, in my opinion, as fundamentally skewed as those who caused 911, although they might not wear their hatred with the same bizarre badge of distinction; they're more prone to call in radio shows, post online, or keep their racist/bogoted thoughts to themselves but act out in a passive-aggresive manner. Google, "muslim hate crime nj" and you'll see an array of news stories that has happened in recent years after 911, all of which were unprovoked hate and bias crimes. Many Muslims didn't feel comfortable wearing their traditional garb out in public for fear of retribution. How could I not empathize with that? It's like having a big target on your head.

"Ethnic Profiling" became a huge topic here with several different scandals involving the state police and local authorities. The hate crimes perpetrated against innocent Muslim families in this state alone skyrocketed soon after the attacks in NYC. We had a student whose turbin was burned - on his head while he was wearing it - by fellow students. We've had an outpouring of people who chant in online newspaper forums in essence, "Send the foreigners back home." All of this has caused a backlash against other foreign groups including Latinos. These type of xenophobic thoughts and actions are disturbingly pervasive and deeply rooted.

And yet, if you check out fivethirtyeight.com, you'll see we Jersians are located in a virtual sea of BLUE states. Go figure.

Re: High School Books I’d Like To Revisit

Amie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:55:56 -0000

The Catcher in the Rye. I've always related so well to that book. Oh, and Our Town. There's something so cut and dry about that one. Again, I relate to it. It's very much my personality at times.

Re: Manifest Hope

Amie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:20:26 -0000

LOVE! How cool is that?!

Re: Manifest Hope

Amie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:26:47 -0000

I'll see you a cool Obama craft project and raise you one: http://sewer-sewist.com/obamacraftproject/2008/...

I want one of these!