October 22, 2008

Here is another video I really like.

It features a series of lifelong Republicans, each talking about why they decided to support Barack this time around. Most of them say that this will be their first Dem vote. Donkey scarves for everyone!
 

 
I actually feel like I share a lot of values with conservatives. Sure I’m a raving social [...]

October 22, 2008

“Pearl Spotted Owlet”

Photo: Chuck Babbit
Have you ever seen anything cuter? I want to kiss it on the stomach, which is a seriously misguided impulse re owls. Another great photo from Kossack Chuck Babbit’s trip to Botswana.

October 22, 2008

Beautiful video

Someone named Megan put together a really nice video using the website One True Media, which has a very ominous and Orwellian sounding name but just turns out to be a helpful site full of templates for people to use to make their own videos. It’s like the You Tube Erector Set. Thanks AS for [...]

October 22, 2008

This is the last day to bid in the Netroots auction!

There are still some awesome deals to be had in support of the Netroots Nation conference, which brings progressive writers, bloggers, candidates, and regular people together once a year. Deals still available include two complete sets of my books and four $50 gift certificates that can be used in any way on my site.
Here are [...]

October 22, 2008

I have some exciting news!

I’m working on a new book. And it isn’t going to cost the earth to buy, either, like my in-house productions, because I’m doing it with my favorite publisher in the bead business. Details soon. But let me just say I’m over-the-moon happy, and that I haven’t been this excited about a project in a [...]

October 22, 2008

Mavericky! Sarah Palin wears Vote Dem scarf in Reno

Yup, yup, you betcha. She did. She probably doesn’t know what the donkeys signify. 

The patriotic red white and blue scarf says “Vote,” and is covered with donkeys, the symbol of the Democratic party. Story and larger photo here.
Was this a prank by one of her staffers or did she pick it out herself on the [...]