It's way late because I watched the State of the Union address. I've watched the State of the Union address and live-blogged it since the GWB era, so it's kind of a tradition at this point, but I wasn't going to watch it tonight. I can't really stand watching or looking at or listening to … Continue reading January 30: The State of the Union is Dog Whistles
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January 21: Misery in Minnesota
Today was supposed to be an epic lay around and watch football day. Annika has been excited for the Vikings game since last Sunday. I guess I got swept up in it a little too, even though I've been trying to keep my distance from football a little more than I used to (traumatic brain … Continue reading January 21: Misery in Minnesota
January 3: Meet Me Halfway
All day today I've had that Kenny Loggins song stuck in my head: Meet me halfway / Across the sky... Mind you, I haven't had the verses there, just that chorus. All day. Walking up the stairs to my classroom in the morning, unthawing: Meet me halfway. Rushing to the bathroom between classes so I … Continue reading January 3: Meet Me Halfway