Monthly Archives: January 2009

Super Bowl Drinking Bingo

Posted on January 31, 2009 by admin

To play: Print out enough bingo cards for everyone you’re watching the game with. If you’re watching alone, please consider making some friends. You might want to use multiple cards per player. There are a lot of variables, so not … Continue reading →

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No more human litters

Posted on January 30, 2009 by admin

As a card-carrying, lily-livered, bleeding-heart, bed-wetting liberal, both reproductive choice and social welfare programs are at the core of what I believe in. So I feel like I should be a lot more comfortable with the recent birth of octuplets … Continue reading →

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Lilly Ledbetter and the tough girl’s guide to negotiation

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

This morning Barack Obama signed into law the first legislation of his presidency, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, extending the statute of limitations on paycheck discrimination for men and women like Ms. Ledbetter, who earned less than her male … Continue reading →

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History felt very, very cold

Posted on January 26, 2009 by admin

Here are your goddam inauguration photos. Enjoy!

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Exclusively for those who enjoy enjoyment

Posted on January 26, 2009 by admin

When I was in Washington DC last week, I happened across this gem on a table at everybody’s favorite pile of kindling, Cap Lounge, which I actually kind of hate, but what do you do. As a person who is, … Continue reading →

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Sit. Stay. No Begging.

Posted on January 22, 2009 by admin

or, How to Not be a Complete Jerk at the Dog Park One of the highlights of my day is taking Henry (seen below at Capehart Dog Park in San Diego) to our local doggy park. The sun is setting, … Continue reading →

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You’ll get your Inauguration photos when I’m good and ready

Posted on January 21, 2009 by admin

Because Your Editor is both a masochist and an idiot, I booked a flight out of Washington “Reagan” National Airport the day after the biggest event in the history of the world ever and only arrived four hours before my … Continue reading →

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Dear Washington DC,

Posted on January 19, 2009 by admin

Hey, wow, this is kind of awkward. How long has it been since I packed up my car and left you? Two years? Feels like forever. It really is good to see you again; you look great. We had some … Continue reading →

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The essential guide for visiting DC during Inauguration

Posted on January 18, 2009 by admin

Welcome to the nation’s capital! We’re glad you’re here. To ensure this weekend is a great time for everyone, we’ve put together some friendly pointers to help you navigate the city. Stand right, walk left. I cannot overstate this point. … Continue reading →

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The (not so) triumphant return

Posted on January 17, 2009 by admin

The last time I arrived in DC the city was also gearing up for an inauguration, but the similarities pretty much end there. It was late 2004, and I pulled into the District fresh off Sen. Tom Daschle’s losing re-election … Continue reading →

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