Entries Categorized as 'Journal'

Some of the Dumbest Words of 2008

Date December 29, 2008

“Chicago is as an American City not an international city.”
When I objected to the above statement, the following brilliant retort was offered:
“What, you think because you have a Chinatown…Chicago is an international city?!”

2008 words I never want to hear again…

Date December 29, 2008

2008 Democratic Primary.

Blog/Podcast Resolutions

Date December 29, 2008

Thanks to Andrew Sullivan - I came across these blogging tips, etc. They are:
1) Blog Often
2) Posts can suck a little
3) Write clearly
4) Contribute something unique (to a story, etc)
5) Link
6) We all can’t be (in)famous (like Adam)
7) Remember, mom is reading [btw, the manfriend's parents are reading this thing, and I want to [...]

On the Nature of A (My) Post(s)

Date December 24, 2008

Due to a recent church related event involving a close friend of mine, my posts received some additional scrutiny – and the scrutiny made me a bit anxious. Blogging is not something I do without reservation. The reservation is due to the fact that I cannot assume everyone shares my understanding of what [...]