This was written by Isaac Higham, who was kind enough to let me repost it here.
To the girl who sat two rows behind me in class today,
Don’t think I didn’t hear you. The professor was going along in his lecture discussing socioemotional development in early adulthood when he made [...]
This evening, I went to the 2nd day of the City Weekly Dining Tour. This time we ate at the Sun and Moon Cafe, up Emmigration Canyon.
I really enjoyed the Moose Drool Nut Brown Ale. And the drive up the canyon was beautiful!
Now, my Momma told me – [...]
Today was the start of City Weekly’s Dining Tour. Each weekday between now and next Tuesday, they will be giving away free food at local restaurants. You need to show up at the right time, and voilà! Free food!
You’ll need to follow @CityWeekly on Twitter or become a [...]
I believe that those who so firmly oppose health care reform are driven by prejudice. Prejudiced against the idea that, by helping their fellow man, they could save some money on their own costs. These people are not willing to entertain, even for a moment, that they might benefit from [...]
We all know Gayle Ruzika has gone off her rocker, but seriously?
Apparently, Gayle Ruzika, of The Eagle Forum, is against the spirit of patriotism, of responsbility, where we all pledge to work harder, and look not only after ourselves, but each other.
If you like that spirit, and you want [...]
You’ve got me. My heart goes pitter-patter every time I hear Rachel Maddow speak. But, this time was different. Her point is so serious, and so poignant that all I can do is give you the video of her speaking with Tom Ridge, along with part of the best quote [...]
I have always adored the story of Helen Keller. I remember reading The Story of My Lifeas a young child, and being inspired by the obstacles she overcame. They seemed so impossible, and yet she didn’t let that stop her. And so, when I watched [...]
Here is the email I got from Rep. Jason Chaffetz:
Dear Misty,
In response to the increased public interest in town hall meetings, I have changed the location of my Salt Lake County and Fillmore meetings to a larger venue. The August 26 meeting in will now be held at Elk Ridge [...]
A group of us were invited to a special sneak preview of Smashburger today. We got to try literally everything on the menu, and I must say – it was fabulous!
I had been skeptical of the idea of them smashing the burgers when [...]
My company chose Hogle Zoo for our Annual Family Breakfast this year. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at the American Express Event Pavillion with coworkers before heading out into the zoo. Our friends met us there, so we had quite the group – 9 of us in all!
I’d like to [...]
A few days ago, Clarity Sanderson and I started the “Draft Peter Corroon for Governor in 2010” group on Facebook. The group has already grown to over 300 people!
We are asking supporters to invite 4 more friends to the group, and to write an endorsement of Mayor Corroon. When [...]
Empty landscape island
So, I’ve never really had to do much more than mow a lawn anywhere I have lived. I did try to grow some tulips, along with some veggies last year. It didn’t really turn out. Except the tulips, which Kaiser promptly ate as they [...]
Children across this country are being bullied at school, being called gay, and harassed for it. Not all of these children are gay. But, they are being tormented over it. So far this year, at least 2 children have killed themselves because of it. 11 year-old Carl Walker-Hoover felt [...]
Before I get into this endorsement, I would like to say that I have the utmost respect for current Utah State Democratic Party Chair Wayne Holland. I loved working with him over the past couple of years, and I believe he is a great person, and has done some good [...]
I’ve known Curtis Haring for a couple of years, now. Not only is a really good guy, he’s really impressed me with his dedication to the Democratic Party, and making it better. He’s been knowledgeable on every subject I’ve discussed with him, and he’s put a lot of effort into [...]
This is priceless. You may remember Jack Thompson as the disbarred lawyer and figure behind the recent video game bill that Gov. Huntsman vetoed. Thompson himself showed up here in the comments, apparently hoping to debate me and/or spread some more of his lies.
Anyway, even though Utah [...]
I adore Rachel Maddow, and this is an example of why. But, then I have no intention of participating in public teabagging, either.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
To all the teabaggers, I have a few things to [...]
I really needed to watch something funny tonight. This little bit has entertained me and friends at my parties for years now. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
[...]Spring has finally arrived in Utah, after a couple of false starts. My soul needs the sun and warmth, and even the rain that it brings. One of my goals this year is to become a better photographer. My camera isn’t great, but I’m not buying a better one until [...]
I’m all for open debate, and making Representatives answer for their votes. But, this video shows that Rep. Jason Chaffetz is participating in pre-planned attacks, designed only to badger the Democrats, with no clear purpose or ability to make progress. It’s simple kindergarten bullying. From Politico:
Cantor’s floor staff has [...]
Newcomer to the United States House of Representatives, Jason Chaffetz, has some balls, all right (emphasis mine):
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, lent tentative support to President Barack Obama’s war policy in Iraq after spending two days in the war-ravaged nation as part of a congressional delegation.
“Thus far he has been [...]
It’s time for another installment about how great local companies can be. This time, it’s Freshmans Jewelers, on 353 East 500 South in downtown Salt Lake City.
I was recently jabbering on Twitter about not knowing my ring sizes, and I got a message from @Freshmans1895, offering to [...]
Pardon the geek out moment. I’ve been having problems with Internet Explorer 8 crashing a lot since I installed it last week. I finally put together that it was crashing repeatedly after I access a PDF that I’m testing from Visual Studio, in a web application. When I would launch [...]
Jason Chaffetz has gotten a lot of attention for his use of Twitter since being elected as Congressman for Utah’s 3rd District. I’ve followed him for a while now, and we have had some interesting mini-conversations. I must have offended him recently, because I found out this [...]
Apparently, our good Governor Huntsman has invited President Obama to the Western Governor’s Association Meeting in Park City this June.
Who is in for encouraging him to come back to Utah? I’ll be posting details of that plan, soon.
Once we have him confirmed, I’ll be posting details of how to [...]
Dax and I drove up to Logan tonight for the PostSecret event at USU. We stopped first at KVNU studio to see Tyler and Jason. This part was a blast, until we got asked to detail what Dax and I fight about politically. I drew the [...]
I don’t have time to write out all of my thoughts on this, nor do I have all of the detail in either case. Regardless, my overall opinion will remain the same.
It takes acts like rioting at the G20 and Tim DeChristopher bidding on auctions for our society to [...]
Here are my favorite jokes from today across the web.
First up, of course, is Google. This one is a simple link on the main Google search page:
Introducing CADIE: a singular upgrade to your online life.
I do wish that Gmail Autopilot by CADIE were real, though. And next time [...]
So, I’m the first to admit that tackling finances gives me the hives. I’ve come a long way, though. It used to give me panic attacks. Maybe in a few years I’ll get so far as to become a miser with money, and start saving it all.
I’ve often paid a [...]
Surfing through my RSS feeds, I come upon a post from Senator Greg Bell that starts with this:
A college student wrote to ask me for her class assignment what the most pressing issue facing our society. I decided not to speak to moral issues but said the following:
My first [...]
Thanks to @gwarchol for alerting me via Twitter that Gov. Huntsman vetoed HB 353 (Truth in Advertising Act Amendments aka Video Games Bill) today! At the very end of this News Advisory on the Gov’s site, it’s mentioned.
Thanks to everyone who called, wrote and otherwise let the [...]
The book Where The Wild Things Are is one of my favorite books from childhood. When I heard it was being turned into a movie, I was a bit hesitant to get excited, though. Until I saw this:
Forest Whitaker
I’m positively giddy about this, and I can’t [...]
According to the Trib, Gov. Jon Huntsman signed 97 new bills into law yesterday, after having signed 103 of them last Friday. It makes my head spin just trying to keep up with them.
It looks like he hasn’t touched the Video Games Bill yet, so there’s still [...]
Ok, maybe Sego Lily Spa doesn’t love me yet, but they are going to absolutely adore me, after they choose me to be the Sego Lily Blogger. I can’t quite count this in my Local First series though, since I haven’t yet had the pleasure of visiting their [...]
I’ve been meaning to write this blog for a while now, and now seems to be the perfect time. I adore the Play N Trade in Sugar House. Really, truly adore them. I’ve been a customer for at least a couple of years.
Now, Play N Trade itself is a [...]
I recently met Utah Senate President Michael Waddoups at a citizen lunch. He’s my Senator, and happens to be President of the Senate. That experience didn’t go so well, and this is part of what I wrote about it:
The entire conversation was so fast that it was a relief when [...]
From the Alcohol Compromise (PDF) posted to the Senate Site:
Generates Revenue for remodeling and enforcement training by removing state stamp on alcohol packages and permitting alcohol sales at state stores and package agencies on election days
Yay! No more rush to buy celebratory booze on Monday before election!
[...]Word went out a few days ago that Wednesday evening would be a blogger presser from the Utah Senate. Although I live in a state where I often have felt that my voice doesn’t count much in politics, especially on the state-wide scene, and where I often disagree with what [...]
This morning, the Senate Site streamed live video for the Alcohol Policy Press Conference. Kudos to them for keeping those of us at home in the loop! Plenty of us Twittered this live, you can find it under the hashtag #UTAP.
If you don’t want to sift through those, [...]
S.B. 79 - Health Reform - Medical Malpractice Amendments is misleading in it’s title. Health reform is generally thought of as something that improves the quality or availability of health care. In this case, it’s just the opposite.
The general summary is that it will grant immunity to Emergency Room [...]
From the Feministing Blog:
We have just learned that Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) is expected to attack Planned Parenthood. He will offer an amendment to the Appropriations Act this afternoon that would block Planned Parenthood health centers from receiving federal funds from Title X, the nation’s family planning [...]
According to ABC 4 News, the LDS Church released the following statement:
From the outset, the Church’s position has always been to engage in civil and respectful dialogue on this issue. Senator Buttars does not speak for the Church.
Given President Waddoups obvious reluctance at disagreeing with or censuring Buttars, I [...]
This is being reposted with permission from the lovely Dominique Storni:
2-20-2009
10:05am
(feel free to post & repost)
Dominique Storni
I’d like to say a little something about Senator Chris Buttars, the President of the Utah State Senate, Michael Waddoups, and what took place at the Utah State [...]
Pres. Waddoups - Sen. Buttars Press Conference
After President Waddoups ended the press conference about Buttars, Troy Williams pressed him to speak to the gay community. My impression was that he was looking for some sort of apology or empathy from Waddoups, [...]
I’m sitting in a room off of the Utah Senate Chambers, awaiting the press conference regarding Senator Chris Buttars to begin. KSL is broadcasting this live. I recognize many people here - Troy Williams, Glen Warchol, Michael Aaron, as well as tv news personalities.
When I arrived, I was turned away [...]
Reed Cowan is the guy producing the documentary from which we briefly saw video of Senator Chris Buttars accuse gay people of using feces for sexual pleasure. Buttars then posted a blog saying that Reed lied to him:
Sometime in January, I talked with Reed Cowan for over an hour. [...]
Local blogger Marie LeBaron writes the MakeAndTakes blog. As a craft junkie, or at least wannabe craft junkie. I do some crafts, and I read about 15 craft blogs and dream about making the projects. Or, sometimes I buy everything I need for a craft project, and then never do [...]
As per my call for people to help get Buttars removed from office, here is my letter to Utah Senate President Waddoups:
President Waddoups,I just watched the video of Senator Buttars accusing gay men and women of smearing feces on each other, and read the quotes of him comparing gays [...]
Warning: this video is highly offensive. Senator Buttars spews garbage from his mouth, and it will make your stomach turn.
ABC 4 covered the story last night, and couldn’t even find this fit to quote, because it was beyond just bad taste. They were willing to provide these quotes from [...]
I thought I had come to the Utah State Capitol prepared, today. However, it turned out to be a lesson I needed to learn. I wasn’t prepared. I didn’t have the full text of the bill I was lobbying for, the name of the sponsor, or even the bill number. [...]
In this second part of my experience at Democracy Day at the Utah State Capitol today, I’ll talk about what happened with Senator Waddoups. The first part, about Representative Holdaway, can be found here.
I suppose that speaking with Rep. Holdaway gave me a bit of courage, and [...]
I went to Democracy Day at the Utah State Capitol today. Lunch was the big event. As I mentioned previously, I confirmed with both Senator Wauddups and Representative Holdaway, and both did attend.
Representative Holdaway was the first to show. This was the first time for me to meet either [...]
The Utah Community Action Partnership Association is hosting Democracy Day this coming Monday, February 2, on Utah’s Capitol Hill. I’ve RSVP’d, and it looks like it might not be too late for you to RSVP, also. Registration begins at 8:30, and the forum begins at 9 am. Donald Mathic, [...]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Salt Lake City Ralph Becker for breakfast this morning, along with several fellow bloggers. It was a relaxed atmosphere, for the most part. My trusty little notebook is now full, and requiring a replacement, though.
We talked about the Mayor’s transparency web [...]
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Last night was a gathering of Twitter users in Park City, UT, during the Sundance Film Festival. It was arranged through Twitter, and we all chipped in $5 or more, and at the end of the evening voted on which charity got the money that had [...]
Because voting for things on the web make you feel like your voice counts, right? Some of my favorite authors are up for awards on Urban Fantasy Land’s web site. I voted for Neil Gaiman and Laurell K. Hamilton and Jim Butcher in several of the categories, along [...]
This was from an email that I received, and I am not finding the original source and it turns out that it came from The Daily Show With Jon Stewart - video below. I’ll be happy to credit the author if anyone knows.
At the close of Mr. Bush’s Presidency, we’d [...]
I spent this past weekend at Sundance, and will be seeing a few movies later this week. I’m guest-writing for [...]
AARP has caught my eye recently with their “Divided We Fail” campaign. If you missed that, it’s worth checking out. They caught my eye again with their “U@50″ contest.
”The aim of this contest was to create a dialogue between the generations and to gain an understanding of what concerns [...]
What is a leader? Well, let’s ask Dictionary.com for a definition:
1. a person or thing that leads.
2. a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group.
3. Music.
a. a conductor or director, as of an orchestra, band, or chorus.
b. the player at the head of the first violins in an orchestra, [...] Big Brother Is Watching You (Drink)
Number of comments: 3I recently posted my thoughts about the upcoming booze-battle in the Utah Legislature. After all of the many comments on the Senate Site’s “Alcohol Policy Tutorial”, it looks like there’s a new twist on this.
The Utah bar industry is proposing that the private club memberships be eliminated and [...]
The Utah Senate Presents: Alcohol Policy: A Tutorial
Number of comments: 3The Utah Senate Site (run by the Republicans majority) want you to understand why they do what they do on alcohol policy.
Now, I completely agree with their motives, as listed there.
1. We’re concerned by violence done by impaired drivers on Utah streets.
2. We’re concerned by the harmful impact of [...]
Uncle Jay Explains: Year End
I’m not sure how I missed this for 2 whole weeks, but here it is:
This is the funniest year end anything that I’ve seen! I can’t pick a favorite part.
[...]Buy a Few Acres of BLM Land
Number of comments: 1I just got the email below from Tim DeChristopher. For anyone unfamiliar with this man, he is the hero who has been accused of commiting acts of civil disobedience by bidding on BLM land that was being illegally auctioned off. One Utah has more.
Goal: We’re Buying the BLM Leases [...]
Quitting Smoking, Part III: The Habit
Number of comments: 1So, I think I’m well on my way to sucessfully quitting smoking. Granted, it’s not been very long. But, the hardest part for me has always been the act of picking up the cigarette. I’m not sure how to convey what I mean by that. I like to smoke when [...]
Protect Your Children
If you live in Utah, you can register your child’s cell phone, email, fax and instant messenger addresses from adult oriented solicitations. According to the web site:
The Utah Child Protection Registry is a free program provided by the State of Utah that helps you stop adult-oriented solicitations from being [...]
Quitting Smoking, Part II: Patches
Number of comments: 2Today I dropped $100+ on three two-week boxes of patches. Thankfully, that came from my Flexible Spending Account, and not my pocket. I bought 3 stages - 21mg, 14mg and 7 mg.
I’ve been using the patches occasionally for social situations as of late, and they’ve worked really well. I still [...]
Thanks to Rebecca Chavez-Houck!
Number of comments: 3It’s obvious that Rebecca Chavez-Houck is committed to the concept of social justice, and very concerned with issues affecting childen in Utah. I’d say she deserved a huge pat on the back right now, though.
Last year Rebecca submitted the bill titled “Forever Homes For Every Child”, but it died before it [...]
Bush Accidentally Does Something Good
Number of comments: 1I’m sure that Bush didn’t actually mean to, but he did something good Tuesday. W signed into law a requirement that employers allow couples (including teh gay!) to roll a retirement plan over to their non-spouse partners.
Really. He did. From HRC:
The Human Rights Campaign today hailed the passage of [...]
US and Georgia to Sign Pact
Over on the Wired Danger Room blog, Nathan Hodge has an article about how the U.S. and Georgia* will be signing a “Strategic Partnership Treaty” on January 4.
I can’t help but wonder what the impact of this will be. I’m all in favor of the idea, and I think [...]
Eartha Kitt You Will Be Missed
More Thoughts on Obama and Warren
Number of comments: 3I’ve had people try to tell me that my outrage over Obama choosing Warren is divisive. That Obama is trying to bring us all together, and that I “shouldn’t be angry” over this.
Except that my anger isn’t the cause of the divisiveness, if that’s what it is. Obama’s choice is. [...]
President-Elect Obama, You’ve Disappointed Me (Update 2: More Action)
Number of comments: 5Rick Warren is a horrible choice to give the invocation at the Innauguation. He’s a homophobe, he is against women’s rights, and even stem cell research. This decision feels like a slap in the face to LGBTQ people across America. And Barack just made this much worse:
The worst part here [...]
That “Blog Bitch”
Number of comments: 3So, a certain well known woman walked into the Utah Democratic Headquarters last week, and asked Todd Taylor if he’d “heard what that blog bitch did”. Of course well all know she must have meant me! I’m Utah’s only female political “blog bitch”, right?
Todd was telling me the story, and [...]
The Gag Order Associated with National Security Letters Ruled Unconstitutional!
Number of comments: 1I could run out into the street and jump for joy over this!
Remember how the (Un)Patriot Act placed a gag order on recipients of the National Security Letters (NSL)? This meant, as an example, that if an ISP received an NSL regarding one of their customers, they had to turn [...]
Quitting Smoking, Part I: Chantrix
Number of comments: 9While the typical political and occasional funny or geeky posts will continue to be the focus of this blog, I plan to chronicle my transition from smoker to non-smoker here. Sorry to anyone bored by this, and for the rest of you…please feel free to add your thoughts to the [...]
Goodbye, Blogger!
As much as I [...]Nationwide Voter Drive
I should have blogged this one earlier, but well...I've been too busy planning the damn thing to tell anyone about it. So, Utah for Obama is taking part in the 50-state Voter Registration Drive on May 10. Since the date happens to correspond with Utah's Democratic State Convention, Wayne Holland has [...]Outrageous Treatment of FLDS - Guilty Until Proven Innocent? (Update 1)
I'm absolutely appalled that America is just standing by and watching as the children and parents of the FLDS are treated as criminals. Here's what I know of the situation (please enlighten me on anything I might be missing): A woman calls in and lies about who she is, saying she's [...]Need to Borrow Obama Lawn Signs!
The Utah for Obama group is looking for as many Obama lawn signs as possible. We need to borrow them for the SL County Convention this Saturday. If you can loan yours to us, please put your name and phone number inside the sign, so we can return it to you. You [...]Healthcare and Barack
Dimitri recently organized a group of Utahns who support Senator Obama to participate in the MS Walk. Nikki took her camera down and got a really good interview with him, and another supporter, Brooke. Listen to Dimitri, and tell me that you can continue ignoring healthcare issues in this country. I [...]Perfectly Worded Endorsement
Michael Moore made some excellent points in his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President. My favorites are in bold: My Vote's for Obama (if I could vote) ...by Michael Moore April 21st, 2008 Friends, I don't get to vote for President this primary season. I live in Michigan The party leaders (both here [...]Pete Ashdown and Chris Cannon on KSL to Discuss Nationwide Free Wireless
I just got this email from Pete Ashdown: I will be joining Congressman Chris Cannon to discuss his proposal for nationwide free wireless Internet tonight at 8:00 PM on KSL Nightside. KSL is broadcast in Utah on 102.7FM and 1160AM. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=3118044 [...]Amusing Retail Packaging/Instructions
First up is a CD case I recently bought: Geez, how is it I'm supposed to carry this CD case around again? Next is the Dyson vacuum head. Look close, and tell me exactly how these instructions are supposed to translate? I won't even start with the amazingly difficult instructions, where we're told [...]One Way or Another
If the Super Delegates don't follow the advice from Howard Dean mentioned in my previous post, we still have the opportunity to wrap up the Democratic Presidential Primary next Tuesday, in Pennsylvania. You can help by making phone calls to Pennsylvania undecided voters. The first opportunity is to join Utah for [...]Obama Puts Manufactured Political Distractions (by news media) On Notice in Surprise Colbert Report Appearance
I'm proud of our future president, Barack Obama. In this surprise appearance on The Colbert Report, Senator Obama asks Colbert to officially put Manufactured Political Distractions "on notice". We're not putting up with them anymore! Do you hear that, ABC? We want more substance, and your pathetic attempt at a debate [...]The Ever Talented and Beautiful Michelle Obama Takes on Stephen Colbert
I can't help but be impressed every time I've heard Michelle Obama speak. I love seeing this side of her. It will a great thing when she becomes our next First Lady. Class, style, honesty and concern for everyday people. I love it! [...]What is going to be gained by having discussions with Hamas about peace when Hamas is in fact the impediment to peace?
Jimmy Carter may be meeting with leaders of Hamas. Carter is on the third day of a nine-day "study mission" to the Middle East, as part of his "ongoing effort to support peace, democracy, and human rights in the region," according to the Carter Center Web site. During a visit to the [...]Hall of Shame
I'm proud to admit that I've joined Wing Coop's Hall of Shame. Recently recommended by City Weekly, my sister and I set out to prove that we are "not chicken". We went to the Olympus Hills location Saturday afternoon, along with Jacob, and ordered the "11 in 11", which consists of [...]Obama on Special Interest Communities
Barack Obama spoke to Advocate Magazine recently, and made a point that I feel compelled to share. When being questioned about why he hadn't spoken to more GLBT press, as Hillary apparently has, he gave the subject a broader context: I guess my point would be that the fact that I’m [...]Utah DNC Delegates Get Warwick Hotel
According to Dan Harrie, Utah Delegates to the DNC this August will be staying at the Warwick Hotel, which is right behind the State Capitol and a mile away from the convention. As long as that mile is mostly horizontal, rather than vertical, I'd say we got it pretty good. It [...]Weeks, huh?
I didn't realize it's been weeks since I posted anything. I hope everyone doesn't give up on me. I'm in the middle of moving. Well, I'm not quite to the middle, actually. I'm at the part where I'm staying with my sister, and looking for a new place. So, if anyone [...]Your Plans This Tuesday Evening
Note: I'd love to make this "about" Obama, which I will admit to doing when emailing a similar message to the Utah for Obama group earlier this evening. However, even if you're a Hillary supporter, the information below will benefit Democrats at every level, from the bottom, all the way [...]Blog Info:
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