Well, well, well. No updates since last summer. When y'all last heard from me, I was mooching a bedroom at a friend's house on the west side of Spartanburg, driving a 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight with major cooling-system issues, and working at a gas station while moonlighting as a field organizer for a Presidential campaign....
It's amazing how much your life can change in six short... Read More
wow! you've become someone! who is bill richardson? a serious concurrent? i haveb't seen a lotof your elections right now...
good luck for your trip west, it reminds me of the time i was reading lewis and clark for classes...
Wow, that's a hell of a lot of info to take in! And yes, I would hope and expect Bill Richardson to be in the next cabinet, at least. He wouldn't be a bad Secty of State, IMO!
Headed to New Mexico! Is Gina coming with you right away? I've got your MySpace, so I'll be able to keep up.
Trivia question you may be able to answer: Did Gov. Richardson ever pardon Billy the Kid? Or is it still being deliberated?
As most of you are likely well aware, a Democratic Presidential debate was held in Charleston, SC this Monday. What you don't know is that, since I took the job as regional field coordinator for the Bill Richardson campaign, I was obliged/privileged to have been there in an actual official capacity. And what a long, bizarre trip it was....
It is my pleasure to offer you a staff position in the Richardson for President Campaign.
The most important individuals in this campaign will be those on the ground and working in the Field. My hope is that you will accept the position of Regional Field Organizer.
The salary for this position is $1250 per month. The beginning... Read More
So the other day I went out antiquing with Gina and her mom.
Yes, I said "antiquing." I visited a bunch of quaint little shops around Landrum, SC and Tryon, NC, looking at shelf after shelf of dusty old junk. Actually, it was a lot more fun than it sounds like, trust me. And I actually got some stuff, too:
i love antiquing-- i use my grandmother's antique plates as well.
also-- i'm glad SOMEONE that commented on my journal understands the barefoot cockroach stomp! time is of the essence in that situation-- there's no time to find a shoe!
I can't even ride a go-cart without risking life and limb. Here's the story...
My buddy Tim bought a second-hand "yard cart" at the flea market the weekend before last for $150. It's basically the same kind of cart you'd find at mini golf courses and fun parks all over the country...only this one has had its... Read More
Yah, we feel each other on the money issue. I've had to cancel my plans this weekend so I can work instead....so I probably won't even go to the parade.
Alas, this is the way our political system currently works. And if we're serious about changing the way things are going in Washington, we've all got to chip in to make it happen.
If you agree with my assertion that Governor Richardson is the best candidate to do it, I invite you to contribute here.
Hey there! How have you been? I have been having oodles of fun painting the living room this week. It's hotter than a whore in church here... and the rain is still comin' down daily! Ah... fun, fun! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods! XO!!
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm making it official. After spending the last two and a half weeks doing extensive research into all the candidates, their records, and their positions on the issues, I'm ready to finally throw my support behind a Presidential candidate. And that candidate, gentle readers, is (drum roll, please)....
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
I think this ad pretty well sums it up... Read More
The South Carolina Democratic Convention was held this weekend. Since South Carolina has the first primary in the South, it's rather important for any candidate serious about winning the race to have a good showing here next January. So, every candidate (except Gravel) either showed up themselves or had representatives come to our little get-together.
Not that I've had anything positive to post lately. First of all, I did lose my apartment. Thankfully, my friends Tim and Rochelle had a spare bedroom that I'm now living in. It's not the perfect solution, to be sure, but they're good friends and good housemates, and it certainly beats the alternative.
Wow, G.I., you have really been through some changes! I hope things are starting to settle down now with the approach of summer. Hope it's not too discouraging to have to go back for the fall... Have you had to postpone the wedding? Catch me up on stuff man!
Hey, you have a little balloon thing next to your name!! Happy Birthday and all that jazz!!
I'm sorry to hear about everything that's going on with you right now. If you ever need someone to chat with let me know. Tough times are hard, but I think it makes us stronger in the end (and smarter, hopefully), although it does suck big time while it's happening to you. I'll send good, positive vibes your way!!
How often have I railed against the selfishness of our society? How many times have I condemned our system for disregarding the least among us?
Yet, yesterday as I was heading home from school, there was a homeless guy standing beside Hearon Circle. He was truly pathetic-looking, too....he apparently hadn't seen a barbershop, shower, or clean clothes in... Read More
Don't be so hard on yourself. You can't hand off money to others when you need to be taking care of yourself. I don't want to see you standing alongside that guy and neither do you. You are on your way to helping so many people- doing more than most Americans. I'm in a shitty situation myself that I don't have the energy to even write about on this site. But hang in there because that is all we can do. Eventually it will get better.
and congrats and good luck.
good luck for your trip west, it reminds me of the time i was reading lewis and clark for classes...
Headed to New Mexico! Is Gina coming with you right away? I've got your MySpace, so I'll be able to keep up.
Trivia question you may be able to answer: Did Gov. Richardson ever pardon Billy the Kid? Or is it still being deliberated?
We'll try to meet up before you go!