January 2009
JanuaryJan 31 Saturday 09
Lover
"Carrie Davis Foster was born on June 23, 1918 in Indianola, Mississippi.
She was the eldest of four siblings born to the union of Lafayette and Retha Weathington Davis (both of who preceded her in death). Carrie was educated in the Detroit Public Schools system (Barstow …
JanuaryJan 26 Monday 09
Nomadism 101: Scotsdale, AZ
I spent this weekend at a boarding school in Arizona - I joined Lennox and Danny M. on their annual trek across the desert from LA to Thunderbird Adventist Academy at the edge of Phoenix. Lenn always speaks of the time he spent there as a really special part of his …
JanuaryJan 21 Wednesday 09
"Praise Song for the Day"
I wanted to post Elizabeth Alexander's inaugural poem. I've heard a lot of mixed opinions about the poem - my sister felt it was incoherent. However, I loved it. I'm reposting here (originally posted at the excellent Jack & Jill Politics).
JanuaryJan 16 Friday 09
Watch The Inauguration Live, Right Here!
Thanks Hulu!
Update: I didn't realize Hulu would be streaming from The-Channel-Which-Shall-Not-Be-Named. Watch at your own risk y'all.
JanuaryJan 14 Wednesday 09
The Nomad Returns
These Bandages by Tom Haubrick
Well, it's been a long time since I've been here; I seem to remember vaguely promising to keep this blog going while I worked on The 365