Back?

Can't sleep. Debating my involvement in the blogosphere.

Cuties- the pup i am dogsitting.

I'm voting republican...

Greetings from a long lost friend

3 and 1/2 months does fly by quickly. Can it be that long since I posted a blog? Indeed it has been. Thanks for the nudge, Doc. The past few months have included a few highlights: seeing Obama AND Hillary speak in Grand Forks at the ND Dem Convention, snow out and sunshine in, the archaeological discovery that there are in fact lesbians in Fargo- many of them, news of a big work move, lots of local and Cities Pride, T's visit, Michelle and Megan's visit, my parents less than thrilling visit, flowers flowers everywhere (along with an abundance of weeds and my lack of a green thumb), a new grill with adventures in figuring out how to light it while keeping eyebrows in tact (shutup peanut gallery), BFF birthday bash, Em's departure to the Middle East, rooftop goodness, the in vitro blessing of 2 very deserving mommies-to-be, long bike rides, seeing/hearing Obama again on his return trip to Fargo just miles from my house, a lovely new girl, and a yet to be finished dissertation (though I have EVERYONE I know riding my ass. So please. I get it. I am working.)

I think trials and tribulations of the big D just might take up some cyberspace as I bitch,vent, and brag (hopefully) while working towards completion. I sense the sweet smell of victory, but I'm not there yet.

A sad day at NDSU

Nope, no climate problems here. Racism, sexism all mixed up with homophobia... Funny, right? I mean, who can't laugh at little blackface white kid getting a lap dance while a couple of boys simulate gay cowboy sex Brokeback Mountain style? Clearly we can all see the humor there. So funny that we were in the top 10 popular stories on CNN, as well as coverage on ABC, FOX, the Boston Herald, and countless local news media outlets around the country. A proud moment for sure.

5 years??

Weapons of mass destruction- where??
Capture Saddam Hussein- done.
Freeing the Iraqi people- does that include killing hundreds of thousands of civilians, including children?
So what is the deal 5 years after invading Iraq? Which news do we believe? You can believe this story- and trust that my own puppy for peace and I ventured out in the chilly weather on this anniversary.

It's St Patty's Day and I wore blue.

The parade was Saturday and I wore green then. My dog is smart and knows his right from his left. I am sore from Sunday yoga and Monday spin class, which will likely continue with Wednesday spin class. I am so tired but have too much work for sleep. Did that sentence even make sense? Why does this town have such a serious shortage of lesbians? Seriously. I had a rather bizarre weekend of events. I apparently don't know how to spell bizarre, thank goodness for spellcheck. I apparently can't spell spellcheck either. Did I mention how tired I am? My parents want to come visit. My parents want to come visit? My mother who wanted me to drop out of grad school and opt for fix-the-gays-camp is coming to visit? Really? This is a short week, and it's almost Tuesday, so only 3 more days till the weekend. At which time I will continue dissertating. I think I am grinding my teeth at night. I think I have too much going on in my head.

P.S. I love Juno.