Pete Seeger rules

Somehow the predicted “two to four inches” became seven in yesterday’s snowstorm, so spent much of the day digging – and then taking a long work (errands are more fun when the new snow is crunching beneath your books). I love my new crop of students...

Three more days

Did you read the New York Times story about anxious liberals today? Did you recognize yourself? I did.New month, new rules. I will not spend more than 15 minutes per day, total, on five thirty eight.com, electoral vote.com, or pollster.

“Oui, On Peut!”

Oh, I love this video! Black and white, male and female, cajun (fiddle) and zydeco (accordion) musicians together, singing a pro-hope, pro-Obama “Oui, On Peut!” (“Yes, We Can”). Lousiana may be a red state, but it’s got a blue heart – and...

Evil in Paradise*

So … get this. It’s a lovely autumn day outside. Crisp, clear, sunny, and I’m finally over my cold, so I just took a break to meet a friend for tea. I pin my “Cat Lovers for Obama” button on my sweater and head out, happy as a lark....

Books for Barack!

Man, most of the writers I know are broke. No exaggeration. And yet check this out: Author Ayelet Waldman sent out an email asking authors to donate books for a Barack Obama fund drive and she’s gotten more than a thousand donations. She’s gotten so many...