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Loss in the midst of joy
Although the presidential election last week was a source of so much joy for me, the night was not without its bitter losses as well - specifically, the passage of California's Proposition 8, which amended the state constitution to outlaw same-sex marriages. I am deeply grieved at this defeat for human rights, and it reminds me that however far we ( Read more... ) -
Yes We Can
When they announced Obama's victory I just burst into tears. This is an incredible shining moment of hope for the future, hope that I haven't felt in a long time. I really do love my country, its many gaping flaws and all ( Read more... ) -
WHHHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
OBAMA WINS OHIO!!!!! OBAMA WINS OHIO!!!!! WHHHHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
It's always the quiet ones
I just spent a Saturday evening sorting tiny shells into various bottle caps.
I am clearly destined to one day snap and become a serial killer. -
Progressive
So! I went home this past weekend to see my older brother who is back from Nepal. He was studying Sanskrit at a monastery, which is just like him. I had a fun time: on Friday, my mom, dad, brother, and I went to the baseball game and brought home a winner. Due largely to my personal contribution of believing in our players (and cheering so that ( Read more... ) -
History of the split
"[Library of Congress] representatives talked with Dewey to convince him to allow them to adapt his scheme, but ran afoul of his intransigence."
(from The Organization of Information by Arlene G. Taylor)
OH MY GOD I LOVE LIBRARY SCHOOL SO MUCH!! &hearts &hearts &hearts -
New place
I'm in my new apartment! Actually, we've been gradually moving stuff in for a while; it's a gradual move-in. My classes start on Monday.
I was sad to hear that Stargate: Atlantis is canceled after this current season ends, but six seasons is a pretty good run. Edit: That would have been a good run, but it will in fact have only been five seasons. ( Read more... ) -
Taking care of business
Well, I'm doing okay at the moment. I'm about to start a Master's program for Library & Information Science and I've been getting my apartment all set up. It's only about an hour away from home so we've been moving things in stages ( Read more... )