If I were a better woman, I'd have a diary of substance to present here. But alas, not tonite. Why? Three reasons- one serious but not directly to me, one fluffy, and one that I'll bet many of you are feeling. Let's start with that one first:
- Casa Brillig is running full-steam ahead getting ready for Netroots Nation!! Today I got a haircut and fixed Mr. Brillig and I up with a text-messaging plan for our phones so we don't get nailed for charges like we did last year. I loved each and every message, but at $.15/each, boy did we remember our time in Chicago. Not as expensive as that glass of wine, however... :-). I also went shopping for something new to wear (a girl's gotta have new clothes, right? :-)) and was pleasantly surprised to find I've dropped an entire size- almost two- since last year! I'm prepared with my orange and blue-wear, plus something nice to wear to PastorDan's service Sunday morning. All I need now is a fun pair of shoes! Came home and then got to thinking about...
- It's been a rough couple of days in the "health of people dear to me" category. My cousin K in the UK was diagnosed recently with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Then I learned that someone dear to a Second Life friend of mine likely is getting a cancer diagnosis today. So, I ended up in a melancholy headspace, and to clear my head so I could write I...
- Went into Second Life and got thoroughly distracted for
several hours a while. I had some shoes to take pictures of for an upcoming NNSL "shoe diary" (stay tuned!) and I've been trying to help out as the amazing NNSL organizers get ready for the onslaught of Netroots folk! I then decided it was time to get myself another look... when being yourself is not enough, SL affords you the opportunity to be whoever or whatever you want! To go with my collection of avatars great and small, I am now... a white Pegasus!
I of course had to fly all over with my new wings, thus distracting me enough from the second that I was glad I'd done the first.. erm.. frist. If you're curious, I also spent time as a cheetah, a wolf, a tiny kangaroo, pizza, and yes, as me.
We still have to get the house ready for my inlaws to stay at while they take care of Kid Brillig, who is not coming to Austin. We lose three days of prep time though, 'cause KB is swimming in Dover NH for the weekend and we are staying up there rather than commute from Boston to the pool and back at 5am 3 days in a row. Trust me, it's not pretty that last day...
What's keeping you busy these days, and did it keep you from sending in comment nominations? I hope not!! Let's go check the TC mailbox:
From Carolita:
Night Train reminds us that failure to communicate isn't a new malady in The Baculum King's Goshdarnit! Hand Up and Drive!
From pixxer:
I loved this one by mattinjersey, from orleansd's diary describing the Denver convention
From Lava20:
Here's a great comment from ferallike from my diary Action: Help me respond to a wingnut.
From Carnacki:
crose on strengthin 4thepeople's moving, personal diary.
From plf515:
karateexplosions on pre-ordering Markos' book and the Obama donation kerfluffle.
From ScottyUrb:
Watch it, John Lennon - Mogolori is giving you some competition!
From Yours Truly:
It's gchaucer2's birthday and the actions of our government aren't making her happy. martydd offers succinct words to remember.
In Devilstower's See No EPA, Speak No EPA, The Baculum King tells us how to spot nefarious actions, and it's easier than you think. Don't miss the ensuing thread, it's a fun read!
And last but not least we have Top Mojo (cskendrick/sardonyx-style), that list of best comments generated by the reccs you the DailyKos readership hand out during the day.
Top Mojo excluding search-identifiable tip jars, first diary comments, and Cheers and Jeers:
1) Obama Campaign on the Offensive? Must be Tuesday! by SteamPunkX — 219
2) It's the single most-flagrant lawbreaking by Jesselyn Radack — 164
3) I can't believe by MadRuth — 127
4) I worked communications for an industry by SteamPunkX — 123
5) and watch the McCain camp complain that the media by AHiddenSaint — 107
6) Yesterday, when he was in Denver, CO. by Pager — 106
7) I actually think the Obama camp should by slinkerwink — 99
8) Agree, they still haven't quite learned how to by dansac — 93
9) When they hate, give in by OutOfManyOne — 88
10) Sounds like one intrepid reporter just did by droogie6655321 — 84
11) Hoyer Must be Primaried to Death by FishOutofWater — 84
12) He did sound rather "elitist" by Muzikal203 — 84
13) Did this happen TODAY? by Muzikal203 — 84
14) Don't be surprised at total blackout by MSM by mscharizmaa — 74
15) They don't want us to know the truth about his by Molly M — 72
16) I just donated $250... by The Zipper — 71
17) love this line by ca democrat — 70
18) I never even thought about it that way by dansac — 69
19) Did you see Richard Wolfe on Olbermann last night by Muzikal203 — 68
20) Icebergslim, by Shelley99 — 64
21) I have my fingers crossed. by Christin — 64
22) I'll start the bidding at $200 tonight. by Yosef 52 — 62
23) Thanks for mentioning Hannity by mjd in florida — 62
24) it is because by clammyc — 59
25) I don't even "get" what we're winning. by Jesselyn Radack — 58
26) Got an awesome T shirt by interdependence — 56
27) oh, yeah, and by bubbanomics — 56
28) Withholding funds. by DuChamp Fitz — 53
29) It's funny about Kos by Choppero — 53
30) It has become such when winning by Dauphin — 53
Top Mojo with no exclusions (all comments eligible):
1) tips/recs for donating... by icebergslim — 472
2) Tips/Recs for Going on Offense by dansac — 374
3) I'm In For $50 in stickers, and $5 for Denver. by kath25 — 285
4) Tip Jar by Muzikal203 — 277
5) Tip Jar by kubla000 — 270
6) There is no perfect candidate - by Elise — 235
7) Why does the Old Boat Anchor... by JeffW — 230
8) Obama Campaign on the Offensive? Must be Tuesday! by SteamPunkX — 219
9) What are the odds there are more like this by 8ackgr0und N015e — 212
10) Peace and blessings by gchaucer2 — 208
11) I'd feel more sympathy for McDude, but... by JeffLieber — 201
12) Please note, dear readers by neroden — 166
13) It's the single most-flagrant lawbreaking by Jesselyn Radack — 164
14) Ditto these tips by GregMitch — 146
15) I can't believe by MadRuth — 127
16) I worked communications for an industry by SteamPunkX — 123
17) and watch the McCain camp complain that the media by AHiddenSaint — 107
18) Yesterday, when he was in Denver, CO. by Pager — 106
19) I actually think the Obama camp should by slinkerwink — 99
20) Agree, they still haven't quite learned how to by dansac — 93
21) When they hate, give in by OutOfManyOne — 88
22) Tip Jar by Hkingsley — 87
23) Sounds like one intrepid reporter just did by droogie6655321 — 84
24) Hoyer Must be Primaried to Death by FishOutofWater — 84
25) Did this happen TODAY? by Muzikal203 — 84
26) He did sound rather "elitist" by Muzikal203 — 84
27) This McCain campaign will, in the end, make Bob by Delaware Dem — 75
28) So... by RichM — 75
29) Don't be surprised at total blackout by MSM by mscharizmaa — 74
30) They don't want us to know the truth about his by Molly M — 72
