Quoteworthy: Susan B. Anthony 1820-1906

"Oh if I could but live another century and see the fruition of all the work for women! There is so much yet to be done."
-Susan B. Anthony










Now Playing: "Yamaha" by Delta Spirit

Quoteworthy

"What exactly is the free world, anyway? I guess it would depend on what you consider the non-free world. And I can't find a clear definition of that, can you? Where is that? Russia? China? For chrissakes, Russia has a better Mafia than we do now, and China is pirating Lion King DVDs and selling dildos on the Internet. They sound pretty free to me. Here are some more jingoistic variations you need to be on the lookout for; "The greatest nation on Earth; the greatest nation in the history of the world"; and "the most powerful nation on the face of the Earth." That last one is usually thrown in just before we bomb a bunch of brown people. Which is every couple of years." 
-George Carlin 1937-2008












Now Playing: "Just Ain't Easy" by The Allman Brothers

Quoteworthy

"Life is only a dream and we are the imagination of ourselves."
-Bill Hicks 1961-1994














Now Playing: "Can't Pretend" by Tom Odell

Happy Presidents Day

Just a few shots of the Presidents of my lifetime thus far; a handsome Ronald Reagan, a fatherly George H.W. Bush with son George W. & family, a sax-toting Bill Clinton (this one made me laugh!) and a pensive Barack Obama.

“Being President is like being the groundskeeper in a cemetery: there are a lot of people under you, but none of them are listening.” 
-Bill Clinton













Now Playing: "American" by Lana Del Rey

Happy Veterans' Day

Despite strongly opposing war, I support the men and women who have fought for our freedoms and defended our country. I am the daughter of a Vietnam veteran who lost not only part of himself in the service (his leg was amputated after stepping on a landmine) but he also lost close friends. I take this day as reminder that courage and strength are admirable qualities in all of us. Those who have served didn't necessarily choose their situation but they dealt with it. The pain of war is a scar that stays with a person for their entire life. When my Dad came home from Vietnam, he was met with hostile criticism. He doesn't talk about his time at war but the psychological effects are evident. If you know a Veteran, thank them.

Here is a picture of my Dad's Purple Heart medal. If I come across any photographs from when he served, I'll be sure to share.

Now Playing: "A Bad Dream" by Keane

*I think this song accurately describes the emotions many soldiers have gone through.

Quoteworthy: President Obama

Now Playing: "All Along the Watchtower (Live)" by Dave Matthews Band
*Like this cover the best!

Quoteworthy: Gloria Steinem

"Equal pay is the biggest economic stimulus this country could possibly have. If women were paid equally for comparable work, there would be $200 billion dollars more in the economy."
-Gloria Steinem, October 2012











Now Playing: "Lola" by The Kinks

Snapshots: 2012 Democratic National Convention

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY THE PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE.

Now Playing: "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen
*What else?

Political Compass: Points Toward India

I just filled out the policy questions over on politicalcompass.org. I was surprised that Barack Obama was listed so far to the right. I'm not sure how accurate these things are but my nearest neighbor on the political spectrum was Mahatma Gandhi. Maybe I'm living in the wrong country.

Now Playing: "Return to Innocence" by Enigma

Game Change

Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin. I was so impressed with her portrayal in HBO's Game Change.

Aloha! Celebrity Sighting...

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love Bill Maher. I hope he brings his glorious mind back to Pittsburgh this year!










Now Playing: "If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want to be Right)" by Luther Ingram

This Reads More Like a Horror Movie to Me...

HBO's Game Change


Julianne Moore is one of my favorite actresses. I once auditioned to be her hand double for the movie Shelter but didn't get the part. lol! Thank God we all know the way this movie will turn out.

Lyin'ass Bitch

via Dlisted.com



Michele Bachmann's intro song on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon was "Lyin'ass Bitch" by Fishbone.

I'm sure The Roots had the grand idea but this remains one example as to why Jimmy Fallon is in my top 10 list of men I definitely would (I'll share the other names with you later this week).