The "better freight than never" part is hysterical.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Very Important People
Today my dad went downtown to cover a story on the Portuguese Consulate's visit to Washington. Some of the "low profile" terrorists being released from Guantanomo are 17 Chinese Muslims who belong the the ethnic Uighur group in the Xinjiang region and were captured in the wake of the U.S invasion of Afghanistan. While the the prisoners have been cleared for release by the pentagon, the U.S had some difficulty finding countries willing to provide asylum for them. Many countries feared retaliation from the Chinese, who claim that the that the Uighurs are attempting to for a separatist state and should be returned to China to be dealt with "according to Chinese law."
So anyway, the Consulate is here because Portugal has offered to take 3 of prisoners and today Hilary Clinton gave a press conference on the subject. Dad was just feet away from her and got a few good pictures. Even though dad is always very humble and modest about these things, I think it's quite cool.
There are also some links about the detainees below if you're interested.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Smug Serenity
I want President Obama to let me know what it's like to be perfect so that I can understand why he gets that smug look on his face sometimes. I'm completely joking, of course. I like Mr. Hussein Obama including that barely noticeable aura of serenity that seems to follow him to his speeches where he attempts ameliorate our relations with the rest of the world.
We'll pray for you President Obama even though you want to strip us of our 2nd Amendment right by taking away our semiautomatic weapons. Even though your father was a Muslim and you want to let the terrorists win in Iraq. We'll pray for you.
Again, I'm just kidding. I don't want to sound smug. (Just don't become too conservative or I won't vote for you next term.)
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | M - Th 11p / 10c | |||
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Acer palmatum Bloodgood
I have decided to buy a French Bulldog and name her Acer Palmatum Bloodgood. I'm just kidding (Although if I weren't allergic to their fur, I would definitely get a Frenchie....really cute!) Daniel and I got a Japanese Maple Tree and planted it outside the big window in our living room. I suppose that's the scientific name for the variety of Japanese Maple we have with the purplish-red leaves. I've never attempted gardening before and I've been known to kill many a house plant, so I'm not sure how this experiment will turn out. For a living creature to survive in my care, I need it to whine if it needs something. Sam's robust health is thus easily explained. Anyway, apparently these trees need a little shade because the strong sun in the summer can scorch the leaves. Since we live in a condo, however, and none of the garden is really "ours" the spot we chose will have to work. Perhaps if I spray water on the tree's leaves with the spray bottle we usually use to pelt Sam when he is naughty, they won't get scorched. I'll post some pictures soon. They are quite pretty trees.
http://www.japanesemaples.com/information/care.php
http://www.japanesemaples.com/information/care.php
And just because I love him so much, here is a picture of Samwise Gamgee.
And Frodo Baggins....
Daniel said that the shag with bangs was his least favorite of my haircuts. What do you think?
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