People have always told me growing up in Alaska is like I’m from another world. Now NASA scientists have some proof: Alaska is like Mars. I like to think my little letter-writing campaign had something to do with Home Depot’s new campaign to take back spent CFLs (compact fluorescent lightbulbs). Admittedly I’m biased, but I think…
There is so much going on lately that I just don’t have time to get to it all. But I wanted to at least mention these things in passing, before they become totally irrelevant. What’s that? You say you miss reading snarky bits about the governor’s alleged numerous adulterous flings while he’s going through his…
How wonderful that Gov. Jim Gibbons found the time in his busy texting schedule (850 texts in a 5-week period, impresive!) and divorce proceedings to call a special session of the state legislature to, you know, deal with our crushing $1-billion-and-counting budget deficit. What a multi-tasker! I’m sure it’s not meant to distract us from…
Wow – what news to come home to! GW Jr., aka Gibbons, takes things to a whole new low level with the texting scandal. I’m no technical guru, but I think the first rule of texting is to not do it with your mistress on gadgets that can be subpeoned. And is his device government-owned?…
On Friday I helped register new citizens to vote following the new citizenship ceremonies at the Federal Building. It was so awesome! Sometimes the people, holding little American flags, came right up to us as soon as they got out of the ceremony because they were ready to get registered! It was amazing and sort of…
So a friend e-mailed me last week to get my take on the Obama/Clinton in regards to marginalized groups. If I remember right, you always preferred Obama to Clinton. Now that the race is over, what’s your opinion on complaints from female Dems that they were marginalized and mistreated (welcome to my world, lady) and…
“People say, ‘Well, if they don’t care, why should I care?’ I say, ‘If I don’t care, why should anyone care?’” That’s one of my favorite quotes. It comes from a Bouncing Souls song (“Joe Lies”). It’s sort of like my mantra against apathy. How can I expect someone else to care if I don’t?…
Planned Parenthood sent out an update on their progress to influence the platforms for the Nevada Democrats and Republicans. Thought I’d share: Nevada Caucus Update This weekend a six month long campaign to influence the party platform for both the Democratic and Republican parties at every level of state office culminated in a win. The…
Marching for the Dream Act: march @ 3 p.m. Friday, May 23 on Eastern in front of Valley HS. Reason-based musings on using public transportation and, you know, changing your lifestyle because of rising gas prices. I really like NYT writer Andrew Martin’s food-related articles. And when I say food, I mean the food chain,…
I’m addicted to the new Madonna song. Hey — sometimes when things are tough all you can do to keep from falling apart is get a little silly. But seriously, it’s an interesting idea, too. Sometimes it feels like there isn’t enough time or enough power for one person to make a difference. While it’s…
The Sin City Siren 