F Bratt, C Noth, M Martin

Thirded.

F Bratt, C Noth, M Martin

Fourthed.

Now I should go to bed.

Okay, I'm only really surprised this didn't happen years ago:

Duchovny in rehab for sex addiction: [link]

I always wonder what sex addiction looks like from inside a relationship, if infidelity isn't involved. Don't want to make any presumptions about DD.

Can I talk about how beautifully styled and color-coordinated the Obama family are? From his tie to the dresses... it's really well done. The repeating tones and colors are perfect - and purplish -- that great combo of red and blue!

But she *really* has to stop with the giant stick-on rosettes. (Uh, Michelle, not the girls. Their dresses were uber-cute.)

The Boy, looking over my shoulder, just volunteered that he likes Michelle's rosettes. This disturbs me.

I always wonder what sex addiction looks like from inside a relationship, if infidelity isn't involved. Don't want to make any presumptions about DD.

I kind of assumed that he got caught.

From Lainey, a month or so ago:

[link]

F Bratt, C Noth, M Martin

Fifthed!

Yeah. I don't love the rosettes. I was thinking mostly about the colors.

I thought the speech was great too. Not that there are not large parts I disagree with. But I'm pretty sure that whether I agree with them or not they represent real beliefs Obama has - even if some of them appeal to America's worse rather than better angels. In terms of being independent of foreign oil in ten years, it is possible - expensive, but physically possible, and the expense is not out of line if it is a priority. Mind you I think a better goal for the next ten years is Gore's coal of 100% carbon free electricity combined with phasing out most long haul trucking. But if reducing oil consumption by 70% was the priority there are ways to do it.

I was thinking mostly about the colors.

Absolutely -- it was a gorgeous, rich color scheme, and the girls' lighter dresses were a.dor.a.ble.

I have to say, again, when Obama walked out on the dais, I was struck by how sure I am that he's going to win.

And then he essentially told McCain, "Bring it, bitch," and he blew that stadium wide open.

The rest was just icing.

I liked how, when he was evoking Dr. King's speech, his delivery got preacher-esque. And I LOVED his little self-amused grin after "eight is enough." Kind of a "Yeah, I went there...god, I can't believe I just said that," grin.

He was...I want to say "presidential," but I don't feel that from him, yet. He's still the candidate. And that's okay. I remember Bill Clinton being the same way, right up until he took the oath of office.

I guess what I want to say is that what I saw in Obama tonight is more than excellent oratory, and more than blazing intelligence, both of which have been obvious all along -- I saw the kind of president he can be, and I want that. More to the point, I think that this country *needs* it.

Please Vishnu.

I'm still freaking weepy and afraid to be optimistic. The idea that all this was happening within a few miles of me has added a surreal edge to watching his speech on tv.