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Cantor, Ryan Announce Congressional Varsity Caucus

In a move that has sent excited whispers through the halls of Congress, Representatives Eric “Big E” Cantor and Paul “R-Money” Ryan yesterday announced the formation of the Congressional Varsity Clique Caucus, an organization they say will focus on reining … Continue reading

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Friday Funhouse

I am not comfortable with the photo in this Facebook ad.

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Reality is the best reality show

Dear Political Gods, Please, please, please let Jim Bunning run for reelection in 2010. And please let somebody make it into a reality show.  Amen. —————————————————— ALSO: Fun Fact of the Day The Capybara is the largest living rodent in the world. Its common name, … Continue reading

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Dear Washington DC,

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 (not so) triumphant return

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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Cute or Creepy?: Pregnant belly painting

Not being a parent myself, I’m loathe to criticize the choices of moms in general and mommy bloggers in particular. Still, on some level, a pregnant belly decorated to look like something out of Cirque de Soleil kind of gives … Continue reading

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Cute… or creepy?

The first in a series of trends that toe the line between hip and horrifying, photos by Erwan Fichou of people clad in sweaters made from their pets’ fur.  Leaving aside for a moment that my Mr. Henry isn’t much … Continue reading

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Dear Lance Armstrong,

You’re truly an amazing athlete. And I’m glad you don’t have cancer anymore. But you’re still a dick.  

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History is just a series of accidents in time

It was January 20, 2004, the night after the Iowa caucuses, and I was at the Raccoon River bar in downtown Des Moines with a couple dozen fellow Edwards staffers, drinking, reminiscing, and debating what we’d do next. Up at … Continue reading

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When to winterize man’s best friend

Because of their head-to-toe fur coats and the fact that they are descended from the hearty wolf, many pet parents assume that their dogs are immune to the chill of winter. But today’s domestic canines are a far cry from … Continue reading

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