A Mending Shift

a bird sings, not because if has an answer to give, but because it has a song to sing … this is my song

Hope vs. Fear

| November 4, 2008

Share My take on this year’s election results is that a Message of Hope won out over a Message of Fear. Regardless of whether or not the hopeful promises made by President Barack Obama are carried out, the overwhelming response to his message of hope is an indicator of what people are looking for and [...]

Questions Never to Ask

| November 4, 2008

Share Who did you vote for for president? Bonus Never to Ask Question, if you’re in California, did you vote Yes or No on Prop 8? For the real brave-at-heart, regarding the above questions, why?

Decided or Undecided Poll—2008 Presidential Election Between McCain, Obama, and a Few Others

| October 19, 2008

Share So here is my first stab at the new WordPress poll feature. With the 2008 presidential election just weeks away (November 4 to be exact), I’m curious. Have you decided or are you undecided as to which candidate you are voting for? It is sad that the race is really between two people, Senator [...]

The Second 2008 Presidential Debate — Answer the Questions!

| October 8, 2008

Share Was it just me or did the candidates not answer the questions they were asked? They would give a one-sentence nod then quickly move onto their pre-planned spiel. I would hear a question from the undecided audience, think, “Ooooo, that’s a good question!” and lean closer to the TV with my ears inclined to [...]

The First 2008 Presidential Debate — Eye Contact?

| September 27, 2008

Share Was it just me, or did McCain never make eye contact with Obama during the debate? Even when they first shook hands in the beginning, McCain looked down and away. He did make a few passing glances, but my observation was that he was not intentional about making eye contact with Obama. I liked [...]