I don’t know how I feel about such articles. On the one hand, they are promoting a ‘celebrity-style’ vision of the presidency, perpetuating a type of “Barack Obama, Superstar!” vibe. On the other hand, I think everyone is curious about this man who is promising change, and articles like this make him seem more like… Read More Getting to know President-elect Barack Obama a little better – well, kind of
It’s pretty obvious that the economic crisis has got me thinking a lot these days – this is my fourth post on the topic in as many days. I wish I could claim I had a solution, but all I have are reflections. While everyone is genuinely concerned about the state of the world and… Read More The Economic Crisis and Volunteering: Who are we really helping?
I have noooooooooooooo idea WHO it could be. Let me think about it… I KNOW! Tina Fey! Her Sarah Palin impressions were, after all, amazing! What? … I’m told that’s not enough to be named Person of the Year. Well, you got me stumped. Let’s go back to the Time’s definition of Person of the… Read More Who would like to take a guess at Time’s Person of the Year?
I have to admit that I really don’t understand how partisan politics works. It seems to me that the various political groups have the best answers for different issues; wouldn’t it make more sense for them to figure out a new political system in which the focus is on consultation rather than political parties? The… Read More Change…
‘Nuff said.
The top reason why I love Family Guy: because it uses the absurd to make excellent points. Like the exchange below, that happened between Peter and Brian when they visited Ground Zero during the episode Baby Not on Board from Season 7: Peter: Ground Zero. So this is where the first guy got AIDS. Brian:… Read More You know you’re in trouble when absurdity brings clarity
Maybe one celebrity, who was figuratively woken up by his 16 year old son (wasn’t he himself 16 not that long ago? Wait, what, it’s been almost 20 years since Fresh Prince? What?), will be able to turn celebrity activism into what is should be. Check it out: Will Smith: It’s all about helping others… Read More Will Smith: Whose life is better because you woke up today?
OK so it doesn’t sound as snappy as ‘fan fiction’, but more and more fans are turning to short videos to release creativity inspired by current obsession. Twilight Trailer Spoof: Twilight, the cheaper puppet version: And here are a couple of my favourite Potter Puppet Skits Nagini has a weeny Voldemort needs love
First off, a little note to you savvy readers, yes, I did change the title to my reviews by using the word ‘Volume’ rather than ‘Season’, since, well, that’s what the show uses. So Volume 3 is now over. It seems that nothing will ever beat Volume 1, Volume 2 was such a disappointment that… Read More Review: Heroes, Volume 3, Episode 13
Hilarious! Thank you to my mother for forwarding these to me: The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on the Water.’ The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’ Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill… Read More They’re Back! Those Wonderful Church Bulletins! a.k.a. wars were started over far less…
