I had the complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Today was the South Carolina Presidential Primary. They had CNN (I think it was) on the TV above the tables in the dining area, and I was interested in their interviewing African American women about their presidential candidate preferences at this point in the race. Interestingly, their … Read more
I was up and at ’em early this morning, and drove to Augusta via I-40 E to I-95 S to I-20 W. It was a 295-mile, 4.5-hour drive. On the way, I listened to a number of Slate Explainer podcasts, including: Should We Throw Hazardous Waste Into Volcanoes? Is $100 a Barrel Oil a Big … Read more
This article made me think of the Raleigh Kodiaks. Thanks, guys, for being “out” there making strides for our community! Gay athletes are making their mark By LZ Granderson Page 2 ASPEN, Colo. — Last weekend, I sat on a panel to discuss one of the sports world’s favorite questions: When will a big-name athlete … Read more
We had breakfast in the restaurant area of our resort, and after a very chaotic and confusing line, managed to get our omelets. Disembarking the bus at the entrance to The Magic Kingdom, Joe and I found these very tight pair of Apple Bottom jeans walking in front of us. I, of course, had never … Read more
It’s a good thing we’re leaving here today, because our attitudes haven’t at all adjusted. This queen that served us breakfast this morning walked like he couldn’t possibly care less about living, much less about customer service. He put our silverware down on the table and walked away as he asked, “Do you know what … Read more
I was up at about 8:30 this morning, and I finished wrapping the last of my gifts to take on the road today. Irene checked in at a little after noon to announce that the plans have changed today, if I was at all able to accommodate them. Instead of going to Jacksonville when they … Read more
How could I have forgotten BEN? An update to my list of hot celebrities as discussed in my December 8th entry: Ben Cohen, Rugby Player Can you say furrylicious? After looking through the bag I had my clothes in, the back seat of my car where I threw my clothes after changing, and through my … Read more
I got the final package that I needed to send in the mail today, and it was small enough to mail first class—meaning it will arrive by Tuesday. Life is good. I met Nacia (bluglass) at Helios today at 1:00, and we had great conversation over a caramella, a latte, and some humus and pita … Read more
I was up and at ’em early this morning, as I had (too much) running around to do before graduation at 1:30 today. I ran by the church in which we were graduating to make sure I knew where it was for later today, to scope out the parking situation around it, and to be … Read more
I did a lot of running around today: I bought 85 non-religious holiday stamps at the post office and stamped my 72 pieces of mail with them. I rode to Target to pick up my pictures, print two 8x10s and four 5x7s, and to buy four picture frames and two photo albums. I picked up my pics … Read more