Dowd on the Obama Upswing

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Maureen Dowd has composed a nice piece, capturing the sense of a different air around Obama. Unlike other candidates, Obama's supporters seem to be more wishful and hopeful that the man will rise and realize some glorious potential within, of something not yet actually witnessed, but the promise of greatness.

But will people cast a vote for the presidency on that kind of faith. And I think there is still the issue of whether a majority of Americans will just as soon dismiss him and his faint messianism.

( Dowd )

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Dowd on the Obama Upswing

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Maureen Dowd has composed a nice piece, capturing the sense of a different air around Obama. Unlike other candidates, Obama's supporters seem to be more wishful and hopeful that the man will rise and realize some glorious potential within, of something not yet actually witnessed, but the promise of greatness.

But will people cast a vote for the presidency on that kind of faith. And I think there is still the issue of whether a majority of Americans will just as soon dismiss him and his faint messianism.

( Dowd )

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Madame Bovary

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“The artist must be in his work as God is in his creation, invisible and all powerful; one must sense him everywhere but never see him.”

-- Gustave Flaubert

I begin "Madame Bovary" today. Having just finished "The Abstinence Teacher" last night, I ordinarily like a little more time between novels, so that the characters and their conflicts do not become only a weary procession. I like to clear my emotional grid, so to speak. But it's working. It's Sunday and I need my novel.

This is a first reading. I wonder that Monk managed to hold off on a literary favorite that is notorious for its submissive, ill-treated heroine. I have high hopes that this will be a rereadable favorite, though I am finding the beginning a little slow. I guess I should bear in mind that this is not "The Story of O", if I don't want to ruin the reading experience.

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Madame Bovary

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“The artist must be in his work as God is in his creation, invisible and all powerful; one must sense him everywhere but never see him.”

-- Gustave Flaubert

I begin "Madame Bovary" today. Having just finished "The Abstinence Teacher" last night, I ordinarily like a little more time between novels, so that the characters and their conflicts do not become only a weary procession. I like to clear my emotional grid, so to speak. But it's working. It's Sunday and I need my novel.

This is a first reading. I wonder that Monk managed to hold off on a literary favorite that is notorious for its submissive, ill-treated heroine. I have high hopes that this will be a rereadable favorite, though I am finding the beginning a little slow. I guess I should bear in mind that this is not "The Story of O", if I don't want to ruin the reading experience.

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Velvet the Cute Kitty

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Life at the Shelter

In an article in the Times about the growth industry of TV online, I came across On Networks and immediately saw this kitty video that might be worth sharing.

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Velvet the Cute Kitty

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Life at the Shelter

In an article in the Times about the growth industry of TV online, I came across On Networks and immediately saw this kitty video that might be worth sharing.

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SUP: From Russia with Blogging Love

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Now, LJ goes Russian!

I remember when the Russians were just the new kids, and now they have taken over apparently. My first reaction is that this sounds like a relief. The company will apparently be all about LJ, instead of being the mistreated stepchild of Six Apart. The laws and policies remain American. And Brad is on board, albeit in a non-controlling position.

So many LJ revolutions! I feel optimistic, but am not unwary.

Will they loosen the leash on free speech, or will they actually continue the more restrictive policies that Six Apart has put in place?

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Six Apart Says Goodbye to LiveJournal

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SUP: From Russia with Blogging Love

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Now, LJ goes Russian!

I remember when the Russians were just the new kids, and now they have taken over apparently. My first reaction is that this sounds like a relief. The company will apparently be all about LJ, instead of being the mistreated stepchild of Six Apart. The laws and policies remain American. And Brad is on board, albeit in a non-controlling position.

So many LJ revolutions! I feel optimistic, but am not unwary.

Will they loosen the leash on free speech, or will they actually continue the more restrictive policies that Six Apart has put in place?

....

Six Apart Says Goodbye to LiveJournal

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