The day just keeps getting worse… April 22, 2008
Posted by krislynch in Uncategorized.Tags: Barack Obama, Candidates and Campaigns, Erie Times-News, Hillary Rodham Clinton, politics, Presidential, Society and Culture, United States
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This morning I got up late and couldn’t get myself going. I didn’t have to work this morning since I’m doing elections coverage tonight, but I had a lot to do that didn’t get done today.
Then I ate junk for dinner and my stomach’s been rebelling ever since.
Hillary Clinton appears to have won in PA over Barack Obama, although it was a close race. Anyone who knows me knows I LOATHE Hillary Clinton. I am completely baffled how anyone can listen to her speak and believe a word that comes out of her mouth. From day one back in 1991 when I first learned of her existence, I’ve been amazed that anyone could support her. This was a great editorial by syndicated columnist Eugene Robinson that appeared in the Erie Times-News and GoErie.com (among others): http://snurl.com/25dlq. I also loved this editorial cartoon that appeared in the Erie Times-News (click on it for a larger view if necessary).
Any of you who use Twitter as a microblogging tool might be interested in the desktop tool called ‘Twhirl‘. I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks now and love it. Love it enough to even donate to the developers. It runs on Windows XP and Vista. I don’t think there’s a Mac version, but Mac users have a similar application called Twitterrific. Incidentally, I linked this from Wakoopa which is also a nice site for logging your own usage for particular applications, and see what other people are using. I’ve found some good software through Wakoopa.
I’m really behind in my work right now and I have a hard deadline for tomorrow @ 5pm I really must meet. I’ve been dealing with what I believe to be tension headaches over the past few weeks so it’s become even more difficult to get things done and concentrate. I haven’t even been going out lately so that’s a pretty good indication that I don’t feel well.
On top of everything else, I think I decided today that I really should break things off with my boyfriend. We’ve been growing apart anyway so at this point, it should be much easier to rip off the Band-Aid.
I need a break from politics October 10, 2005
Posted by krislynch in Uncategorized.Tags: News and Media, Newspaper, politics, United States
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I’ve always been very interested in politics, but once in a while I need a break from it all. I consider myself a conservative on a majority of the issues, but of course I base my opinions on issues individually.
I’ve never been impressed with local politics. Maybe it’s because our local politicians are buffoons. Are local politicians this bad in other areas? Almost all are unscrupulous and lack integrity and common sense.
Of course, national and world leaders aren’t necessarily any better, but I’m interested in following them anyway. Perhaps it’s because their decisions affect us all in a much more profound way. However, knowing how little I can affect change is frustrating and sometimes I just need a break. I’ve stopped watching the news and opinion shows and following political issues on the Internet and in the newspaper. Instead I’m focusing on watching movies and spending my time on other less frustrating activities.
I’ll get back into paying attention again but for now I’m already feeling happier and well-adjusted.
