I first read about Jon Stewart’s racy appearance on “Crossfire” this morning when I got my Monday-morning headlines from my undergrad alma mater’s college newspaper (The Hatchet — Go GW!). That’s because “Crossfire” — in one of those cruel, you-were-here-at-the-wrong-time,-Liz twists — is now taped in the media building at GW, and so Jon’s inflammatory …

But THIS is sorta how I feel right now. Don’t get me wrong, I love my coworkers and am not complaining AT ALL. I’m just ready for some non-work thoughts to enter my brain. 🙂

Dear God. After months of Texas summer heat (though, I would add, nothing like usual), nature has rewarded my patience by giving us a fantastically cool autumn day here in Texas. The temperature outside right now — at nearly 11 a.m. — is a breezy 55. In other words, my idea of heavenly fall weather. …

I watched almost all of last night’s final presidential debate, and was impressed by both Bush and Kerry. Clearly, on their third tour, both men were far more comfortable with the process and did a significantly better job (I think) than either did in the first debate in making an impassioned, reasoned, clear argument about …

Over the weekend at some point, I got a fortune cookie with these fantastic words of prediction: “You will soon have the opportunity to improve your finances.” YES!!!! Daniel’s was similarly themed. His was: “Your life will be prosperous.” We can attribute mine, at least, to my brand-new anklet that imbues its wearer (i.e., me) …

I hadn’t been to my presidency class since Sept. 14 (our every-other-week meeting schedule fell unfortunately during my trip to Hawaii), so tonight was an extra-special treat of a rousing political discussion. I can’t shake the feeling that I talk too much in this class. And no, it’s not that I’m railing on Bush or …

I heard the latest Gilbert family news last night when I called my mom. (I have a paper due tonight, so I was procrastinating. Incidentally, I also reorganized my 6-7 gigs of music on my computer, installed service pack 2, backed up my e-mail and docs, washed dishes, did laundry … hehe.) Turns out my …

Last night I (finally) saw “Super Size Me,” the documentary by Morgan Spurlock chronicling his 30 days of eating nothing but food from the Golden Arches. It was *REALLY* good — very entertaining and informative, and alternatively hilarious and sickening. I’m of the opinion that it ought to be required reading for all kids and …

(aside) On Saturday, UT didn’t score a single point. I didn’t see most of the game, but I was at the fair around the time it ended and saw the sea of red and burnt orange fans milling about Saturday afternoon/evening. I’m very pleased. 🙂

I heard on NPR this morning that Christopher Reeve died. He was only 52. I’ve never been a huge fan of the Superman movies (which is not to say that I don’t like them, I just don’t actively cherish them), but I have always had a fondness for more peripheral Superman things. (OK, I realize …