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

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 [...]