I hope this means at least one or two people on the Hill have decided to use their brains. Vote on Bolton nomination for U.N. envoy is postponed WASHINGTON – Senators agreed to an unexpected delay Tuesday in voting on John Bolton’s nomination as ambassador to the United Nations and said they intend to take …

Friday, Daniel and I are heading to San Antonio for Niosa, which — until I met him — I’d never even heard of before. As it’s been described to me, Friday night will essentially focus on two things: drinking and eating. (Thus, it’s critical we do our weekly WW weigh-in BEFORE we head to San …

It’s really nice, when you’re having a frustrating day, to have people around you who aren’t. Today’s not been a bad day for me; actually, I met someone at work today who I had a great time talking to while doing some one-on-one training. Given that I love meeting cool people (and have always felt …

The Daily Show apparently plans to release its first-ever DVD compilation of Jon Stewart’s satirical newscasts, including (according to MSNBC) all episodes from the 2004 Republican and Democratic national conventions. The Daily Show Web site says it’ll be available June 28. 🙂

So, as of this morning, I have accumulated 100.5 hours (of the 120 required) towards finishing my practicum. I intend to be done by May 2. Praise Allah. Now, I’m off to work my regular four-hour Monday shift… oh, yippee.

Could someone — anyone — please tell me why a rational person, regardless of political party loyalties, would think John Bolton’s nomination to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations should be approved? Anyone?

I know many people who love to go on cruises, and I will grant you that most stories I hear from those who’ve been on a cruise sounded like potential fun. Still, I read stories like this, and they only really serve to reinforce my sense that being stuck on a boat without any ultimate …

There’s a lot of great theater going on right now (unfortunately, I haven’t seen ANY of it — grrrrrrrr), so this week’s Monday morning trivia question’s all about my favorite piece of theater: “Phantom of the Opera.” I’ve seen “Phantom” (the Broadway musical) performed four times. The first was probably the best, simply because I’d …

Adobe to acquire Macromedia

I know many were there in spirit, but I wanted to say a very public “thank you” to my friend Patrick, who was the lone soul (amongst those I invited, I mean) who came to BD’s last Tuesday to support the TWU Habitat for Humanity girls in their final fundraiser of the year. Thanks to …