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Busy Busy Woman

2007-02-20T03:01:00.000Z

Hello!It's been awhile - like 2 months... but I am doing well - thanks for checking!Just moved to DC and started a new job, moved into a new pad and am trying to start a new life here (with a lot of old friends)... still missing Jack and my life in London though!I am still trying to catch up with my life here and acclemate to my new settings and schedule - but please shoot me an email if you are

London Pics - Yes, I Am Still A Tourist

2006-12-19T21:16:00.000Z

Pictures from a walk at night on the South Bank...

Back in Cali

2006-12-19T15:27:00.000Z

AND jet-lagged... so in the meantime, check out Rohit's pics at: http://rcinasia.blogspot.com/

New York, New York!

2006-11-28T04:13:00.000Z

*Anyone who was at Kristin's birthday - this is a shout-out to her and her show-tunes!The Golden BoyIce-Skating Rink at RockafellarThe GE Building (we went to the top - gorgeous!)The Angels and the TreeBlue Skies... That's Right

So Much More NYC

2006-11-28T04:06:00.000Z

Inside the GuggenheimCentral ParkUncle Bill and MeThe Devilish Uncle BillEnjoying the Sunshine

Way More NYC

2006-11-28T03:49:00.000Z

Ice-skating in MidtownHe stole a kiss from the librarian!Aunt Mel and I at the NY Public LibraryLadies of the IceNew York Public Libary

Even More NYC Pics

2006-11-28T02:11:00.000Z

Inside St. Patrick's CathedralAtlas and St. Patrick's ChurchOld Meets NewOld Meets New Part TwoAtlas

More NYC Pics

2006-11-28T01:26:00.000Z

The famed crystal Christmas starThe Associated Press BuildingUncle Bill and Aunt Mel on the Top of the RockOnly in New York...Saks 5th Avenue

NYC Pics

2006-11-28T01:19:00.000Z

From the 'Top of the Rock'(afellar Center)Me and George at Federal Hall - 1st U.S. CapitolGround ZeroWall St/NYSEThe Empire State from the Top of the Rock

Amelie Impersonation

2006-11-28T01:11:00.000Z

Okay - so no trolls - but Brian and I thought it would be REALLY fun to take pictures in the old photo booth they have in the back of Bar Pilar. To our dismay, it did not work. To our pleasure, I had my own camera...

More DC Pics

2006-11-28T01:03:00.000Z

Gretch looking cute (part 42)Robby looking very pensiveDavid and IThe U.S. Capitol on a beautiful day

DC Pics

2006-11-28T00:39:00.000Z

Dashboard ConfessionalMe, Kristina, Sarah and Jay post-campaign in AnapolisKristin and I at a Dashboard Confessional showGretchen being cute!Cari following Gretchen's lead

West Virginia = Take Me Home

2006-11-27T23:21:00.000Z

Almost heaven, West VirginiaBlue Ridge MountainsShenandoah River -Life is old thereOlder than the treesYounger than the mountainsGrowin like a breezeCountry Roads, take me homeTo the place I belongWest Virginia, mountain mommaTake me home, country roadsAll my memories gathered round herMiners lady, stranger to blue waterDark and dusty, painted on the skyMisty taste of moonshineTeardrops in my

NYC

2006-11-24T15:40:00.000Z

Came up here Wednesday for Thanksgiving - which was fabulous. Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes (me), stuffing, green beans, asparagus, sweet potatoes, apple pumpkin pie (me) - what more could you want in life?Aunt Mel and Uncle Bill spoil me here - dinner was great complete with Aunt Mel's fresh-baked muffins for breakfast - yum! And I have my own FLOOR - bathroom, room, everything. Mara =

'Brown Plans to Run Again' - Hooray!

2006-11-17T05:10:00.000Z

Brown plans to run again By: Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer After giving U.S. Rep. John Doolittle a serious run for his money in the Nov. 7 election, Democratic Party challenger Charlie Brown plans to keep the momentum up for a second bid at the Fourth Congressional District seat."Unless things change, I expect to be on the next ballot, whether that's in two

Campaign Pics

2006-11-17T04:47:00.000Z

Links - lots of them - but hilarious (and very telling)They are here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/beglendc/sets/72157594367869972/show/... and here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/beglendc/sets/72157594352627051/show/.... and here!http://www.flickr.com/photos/41704987@N00/sets/72157594375328893/

Breakdown

2006-11-17T03:51:00.000Z

I hope this old train breaks down Then I could take a walk around And, see what there is to see And time is just a melody All the people in the street Walk as fast as their feet can take them I just roll through town And though my windows got a view The frame im looking through Seems to have no concern for now So for now I need this here Old train to breakdown Oh please just Let me please

Charlie Brown - In the Wash Post

2006-10-24T19:24:00.000+01:00

In Calif., Charlie Brown Could Have the Last LaughBy Shailagh MurrayWashington Post Staff WriterTuesday, October 24, 2006; A02 ROSEVILLE, Calif. -- Charlie Brown for Congress? At first it sounded like a joke. Brown was an unknown Democrat running in the California Republican heartland. The eight-term incumbent, John Doolittle (R), had crushed his 2004 opponent. Fewer than a third of

Jagshemash, Premier Bush

2006-10-01T15:05:00.000+01:00

by Maureen DowdBorat Sagdiyev, the Kazakh television reporter with the bushy mustache and cheap gray suit, showed up at the White House this week with an invitation for the man he calls the "mighty U.S. warlord." He wanted to invite "Premier George Walker Bush," along with "other American dignitaries" like Mel Gibson and O.J. Simpson, to a screening of his new documentary about his anti-Semitic

Maryland Elections

2006-09-16T17:29:00.000+01:00

Hey guys - sorry to disappoint some of you but I wanted to let you know that I will be updating this blog very infrequently through the election on November 7th. I just got back to the greater Washington, D.C. and jumped straight into the Ben Cardin for Senate GOTV operation in Baltimore which was great.We were fortunate enough to be successful on September 12th and are hoping to match that

Bush to Attend Fundraisers for Doolittle and Pombo

2006-09-16T16:42:00.000+01:00

Written for the web by Elizabeth Bishop, Senior Internet News Producer President Bush will visit California in October to attend fundraisers for Republican congressmen John Doolittle and Richard Pombo.Both representatives are seeking re-election amid ethics

Ms. Kathy Lee is Almost Here!

2006-08-22T15:51:00.000+01:00

My little sister, Kath, will be here with me in London for 8 days... so I probably won't be posting much because I'll be running around with her.... it's all very exciting - I can't wait to see her and show her around!PS - I have lots more party pics plus more to put up but for some reason Matt's computer is freaking out everytime I try to put them up - argh! Anyway - I'll try to get back to it..

Jazz Cafe Festival in Richmond

2006-08-22T15:50:00.000+01:00

Goodbye-Flat Party Pics

2006-08-22T14:01:00.000+01:00

"Bush Is Crap, Says Prescott" - Brilliant!

2006-08-17T16:25:00.000+01:00

Deputy PM criticises US handling of Middle East, condemning 'cowboy' President at private meetingBy Colin Brown, Deputy Political EditorPublished: 17 August 2006John Prescott has given vent to his private feelings about the Bush presidency, summing up George Bush's administration in a single word: crap.The Deputy Prime Minister's condemnation of President Bush and his approach to the Middle East

I'm Sorry - 'Retroactively'?

2006-08-11T11:54:00.000+01:00

Bush Officials Draft Law to Protect Administration from War CrimesAssociated PressWASHINGTON — President George W. Bush's administration drafted amendments to the War Crimes Act that would retroactively protect policymakers from criminal charges for authorizing any humiliating or degrading treatment of prisoners, lawyers who have seen the proposal said.The move by the administration is the latest

Miss Kath Comes to London!

2006-08-11T11:06:00.000+01:00

Not sure when she will be here - but it should be great! I am a bit worried about getting my dissertation all wrapped up - but I am already thinking of all the fun things we can do when she gets here...Yeah little sister :)

I'm Into It.... (The Letter - NOT the Vote!)

2006-08-10T17:27:00.000+01:00

Congressmen vote against stem cell researchTuesday, August 8, 2006 3:21 PM PDTEl Dorado Hills Telegraph - Folsom,CA,USATwo of our representatives to Congress from Northern California voted against government funding of stem cell research. They are Rep. John Doolittle (R, District 4) and Rep. Dan Lundgren (R, District 3).This research with blastocysts, undifferentiated one-hundred-cell organisms

Ugh.... Republicans Trying to Use Lieberman Defeat to Their Advantage

2006-08-09T15:43:00.000+01:00

RJC Launches Ad Campaign on Lieberman LossContact: Executive Director Matthew Brooks'Wednesday, August 9, 2006 The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) today announced it will begin a national advertising campaign to challenge the Jewish community to consider the nature of today’s Democratic Party given the defeat of Senator Joe Lieberman. “Joe Lieberman was a voice of support for Israel. That

Pro-war Lieberman Loses Senate Primary

2006-08-09T15:28:00.000+01:00

David Fickling and agenciesWednesday August 09 2006The Guardian Joe Lieberman, the former US vice-presidential candidate and Democrat senator, was knocked out of the race to stand as his party's candidate for re-election to the Senate last night in a coup for America's anti-war left. Mr Lieberman, who was Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 presidential campaign, gained 48% of the vote in the

This Is Crazy...

2006-08-09T11:38:00.000+01:00

UPDATE ON THE ATTACK ON THE LIEBERMAN CAMPAIGN WEBSITE STATEMENT FROM SEAN SMITH: "For the past 24 hours the Friends for Joe Lieberman's website and email has been totally disrupted and disabled, we believe that this is the result of a coordinated attack by our political opponents. The campaign has notified the US Attorney and the Connecticut Chief State's Attorney and the campaign will be filing

Doolittle is Bullocks!

2006-08-09T11:09:00.000+01:00

Brown on campaign trail in Grass ValleyDemocrat criticizes Doolittle's link to Abramoff, pushes for debatestheunion.comBy Josh SingerDemocratic Congressional challenger Charles Brown paid a visit to the area Monday, discussing campaign issues in his race against eight-term Republican incumbent John Doolittle."Doolittle's the main player left who claims he did nothing wrong," Brown said, pointing

Vote from Abroad this November!

2006-08-08T00:09:00.000+01:00

A Message from President Jimmy CarterOn November 7, Americans throughout our land will vote in mid-term elections for the House and Senate. I am speaking to you today, as the Honorary Chairman of Democrats Abroad, to urge you to join them - wherever you may be in the world.Voting from beyond our borders is easier than ever before. Democrats Abroad has developed a website that allows you to

California Congressman Helped Abramoff Win Contract

2006-08-07T11:45:00.000+01:00

By David WhitneyMcClatchy NewspapersWASHINGTON - Rep. John Doolittle helped Jack Abramoff secure a lucrative lobbying contract with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in 1999 and then assisted the now-disgraced lobbyist's efforts to route federal money to the islands and defend its garment industry, newly obtained documents show.The California Republican accepted $14,000 in

Raise the Minimum Wage!

2006-08-04T14:35:00.000+01:00

*Taken from a www.democrats.org email - hell yeah! I completely support raising it for the following reasons:Democrats have been fighting for a minimum wage increase, but Republicans won't allow a straight up-or-down vote on it.Now Frist and his right-wing allies say they will allow a vote on the minimum wage -- but only in the form of a bill that includes a huge giveaway to ultra-wealthy

Brown asks Doolittle for Debate Dates

2006-08-04T11:27:00.000+01:00

By: Gus ThomsonAuburn Journal Staff WriterChallenger Charlie Brown wants U.S. Rep. John Doolittle to commit to dates and locations to promised debates -- a task a spokesman for the congressman said Wednesday will be completed in due time.Doolittle, R-Rocklin, agreed last month to square off with Democrat Brown in at least one debate. Brown sent a letter this week saying it's time to schedule a

638 Ways to Kill Castro

2006-08-03T15:06:00.000+01:00

The CIA's outlandish plots to bump off the Cuban dictator would put 007 to shame ... poison pills, toxic cigars and exploding molluscs. Once he even offered to shoot himself...Reports Duncan CampbellThursday August 3, 2006The GuardianFor nearly half a century, the CIA and Cuban exiles have been trying to devise ways to assassinate Fidel Castro, who is currently laid low in Cuba following an

'What Tony said to Snoop' - Hilarious!

2006-08-03T14:52:00.000+01:00

Tim DowlingThursday August 3, 2006The GuardianThe scene: the Sky bar at the Mondrian Hotel, Hollywood, on Monday night where Adidas is hosting a party. Among the guests are several Premiership footballers, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg and Tony Blair. The prime minister sips a cocktail while admiring the view. Snoop Dogg approaches.Snoop Dogg: Yo, Blair.Tony Blair: You know, I really wish people

House GOP Incumbents Try New Stride to Beat Midterm Challenges

2006-08-03T10:05:00.000+01:00

Challenges have several incumbents running hard, and sometimes stumblingBy Janet HookTimes Staff WriterLA TimesAugust 2, 2006WASHINGTON — Election day was five long months away, but Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio) decided to air her first television campaign ad early to set the tone for what promised to be a tough reelection fight.But when the ad was broadcast in June, it contained an embarrassing

Brown Comes Out Fighting - Yee hah!

2006-08-03T09:42:00.000+01:00

Op-ed Brown Tells Doolittle, "It's Time to Schedule Debates"By: Brown4congress.orgPublished: Aug 2, 2006 at 09:54 CA 04 Democratic Nominee Lt. Col. Charlie Brown today renewed his request for a series of debates with incumbent Rep. John Doolittle, suggesting 6 dates, and including a series of town hall formats. Tuesday, August 15th: Auburn, CA, Town Hall FormatSaturday, Sept. 16th: Grass Valley

Now That It Is August...

2006-08-02T13:07:00.000+01:00

I AM going to have start REALLY focusing on my dissertation... full-time instead of part-time.So what does that mean for you loyal readers?That when I post - admittedly - it will be more politically based than personal ones and probably with less fun pictures.... much to Mark's dismay and Jack's pleasure.BUT - I will try and post when I can and anyone else is welcome to in the meantime... just

Doolittle Proposes Option to Opt-out of Political Calls

2006-08-01T11:29:00.000+01:00

Will DNC Expand to Political Calls?By Melissa CampanelliJuly 31st, 2006U.S. Rep. John T. Doolittle, R-CA, introduced legislation to let citizens apply the national do-not-call registry to political calls.H.R. 5325 would create a separate category in the registry for a person to choose whether to opt out of political calls in addition to the business-related calls already covered.Since Congress

Tom Davis: Cozy With Contractors

2006-08-01T11:25:00.000+01:00

The Washington Post ran a lengthy piece today on the relationship between Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) and ICG Government, a consulting firm founded by a longtime associate of Davis’ (pdf) from the Northern Virginia information technology (IT) industry. Adding to a list of government officials or members of Congress and their spouses who have engaged in questionable activity (e.g., Rep. John Doolittle

Letters from Sac Bee

2006-08-01T11:20:00.000+01:00

Doolittle and moralityRick Morgan's letter ("Doolittle foes' short memories," July 24) amazed me with its warped logic. Morgan attempted to justify Congressman John Doolittle's immorality by pointing to previous practitioners of sleazy behavior. Yes, politicians of both parties bend rules to their personal benefit, and they should be slammed for it.Did Doolittle use his wife to skim off a

What? NYT Endorses Lamont?

2006-08-01T11:13:00.000+01:00

Very interesting...July 30, 2006EditorialA Senate Race in ConnecticutJuly 30, 2006EditorialA Senate Race in Connecticut Earlier this year, Senator Joseph Lieberman’s seat seemed so secure that — legend has it — some people at the Republican nominating convention in Connecticut started making bleating noises when the party picked a presumed sacrificial lamb to run against the three-term senator,

Bush's 'Regular Guy' Mode Can Backfire

2006-08-01T11:05:00.000+01:00

By David Jackson, USA TODAY(July 28) -- Amid tensions in Iraq and the Middle East, President Bush meets Friday with a special delegation: Taylor Hicks and the American Idol finalists. Visiting with the most recent stars of the Fox TV show is the latest example of Bush being a regular guy, exuding a down-home style that has been both a blessing and curse to the president.His aides say Bush likes

Tony's Totally Awesome Adventure

2006-07-28T13:36:00.000+01:00

The PM is greeted like a pop star in California today. But as Dan Glaister writes - Tony, dude, some things you should, like, know ...Dan GlaisterFriday July 28 2006The Guardian Go west, young man, runs the adage. And indeed he did. Today, after meeting George Bush to discuss the Middle East, Tony Blair comes to California, the first visit by a serving British prime minister to this fool's

The Special Relationship: Raw and Uncut

2006-07-28T12:55:00.000+01:00

*Better late than never....A transcript of the off-the-cuff conversation between US President George W Bush and UK Prime Minister Tony Blair during a break at the G8 conference in Russia.The president was caught on tape using an expletive as he described the actions of Hezbollah in attacking Israel.They also discussed the exchange of gifts.Bush: Yo, Blair. How are you doing?Blair: I'm just...Bush

Middle East Crisis

2006-07-28T12:17:00.000+01:00

A Red Cross ampulance evacuates civilians from the the Najem Hospital after it was hit by an Israeli warplane missiles, at the southern Lebanon city of Tyre, Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Israeli officials said Tuesday their offensive in Lebanon could last several more weeks and involve large numbers of ground forces, casting doubt on diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)1

Republican Says We Need A Dem Congress

2006-07-28T11:48:00.000+01:00

July 27, 2006The following is a letter from former Republican Congressman and Presidential candidate Pete McCloskey.THE NEED FOR A DEMOCRAT MAJORITY IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN 2007I have found it difficult in the past several weeks to reach a conclusion as to what a citizen should do with respect to this fall’s forthcoming congressional elections. I am a Republican, intend to remain

Pombo + Doolittle + Abramoff = Corruption

2006-07-27T09:22:00.000+01:00

Pombo gets unlikely donationJohn UptonTracy PressThe nation’s largest textiles union donated $5,000 to Congressman Richard Pombo, R-Tracy, during a primary campaign that saw Pombo attacked for blocking legislation that some lawmakers said would end textile-worker sweatshop conditions in the Northern Marianas Islands.The UNITE HERE union, which represents 450,000 of the nation’s lowest-paid

McCloskey to back Dems

2006-07-26T14:26:00.000+01:00

by John Upton Tracy Press Former Republican Congressman Pete McCloskey will throw his weight behind at least seven west-of-the-Mississippi Democratic candidates in a bid to help shift control of the House to his

Dean's List

2006-07-26T14:21:00.000+01:00

By Dan GilgoffU.S. News & World ReportJuly 24, 2006 issue DIAMONDHEAD, MISS.--Here's what the front line of Howard Dean's revolution looks like: two dozen senior citizens seated inside this gated community's clubhouse listening intently as operatives from the state Democratic Party pitch them on becoming precinct captains. A rep named Jay Parmley approaches an oversize easel and flips to a page

Natalia's Going - Sad!

2006-07-25T12:40:00.000+01:00

Tower of London

2006-07-25T12:31:00.000+01:00

We were here last week - Matt and I - with his friend. It took me only 10 months to get there! But it was great... and then after we went to one of my favorite pubs - The Town of Ramsgate. It's where they used to hang pirates! And anyway, you can drink white wine spritzers right on the Thames... brilliant.

A Doolittle Email

2006-07-25T10:45:00.000+01:00

***Scare Tactics.... Scare Tactics.... Scare Tactics - BULLOCKS!"Dear MARA,As your representative in Congress, I am fighting to reform our immigration laws and put a stop to illegal immigration.One way to help accomplish that objective is to eliminate the benefits many illegal immigrants take advantage of by simply residing in our country – including voting in our elections.Shockingly, voter

Doolittle's Wife Sees Pay Hike

2006-07-24T13:21:00.000+01:00

July 19, 2006By Paul KaneRoll Call StaffFocusing solely on his own re-election, Rep. John Doolittle (R-Calif.) has abandoned raising money for his leadership political action committee, collecting less than a handful of checks so far this year.With his Superior California PAC's account essentially dry, Doolittle has shifted the focus of his top fundraiser, his wife, Julie Doolittle, to his

Activism Inc.

2006-07-24T12:57:00.000+01:00

By Russell Mokhiber and Robert WeissmanYoung people, listen up.For those of you seeking to curb corporate crime and violence --For those of you seeking to counter the right-wing, corporate drift ofthe country --For those of you seeking to push back against the Chamber of Commerce,the Fortune 500, and the corporate control over the two major politicalparties --Three words of advice:Read this

I Support Charlie Brown

2006-07-17T10:39:00.000+01:00

ACTION ALERT! HELP CHARLIE BROWN DEFEAT JOHN DOOLITTLE In difficult times and a dangerous world, America needs proven leaders for whom integrity, duty, honor, courage, and responsibility are not just words---they are words to live by.That’s why I am proudly supporting Charlie Brown for California’s 4th Congressional District. And, that’s why ethics challenged Republican incumbent John Doolittle

A Doo-little Congress

2006-07-17T10:22:00.000+01:00

Lawmaker Criticized for PAC Fees Paid to Wife Washington Post - July 11, 2006 "In the past two years, campaign and political action committees controlled by Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.) paid ever-larger commissions to his wife's one-person company and spent tens of thousands of dollars on gifts at stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Tiffany & Co. and a Ritz-Carlton day spa."Indeed, Rep.

Birthday Party Pics (Part 1)

2006-07-14T16:35:00.000+01:00

Oh!

2006-07-12T23:46:00.000+01:00

And birthday party pics to come... apparently there are lots and I had nothing to do with it!

Amanda's Visit

2006-07-12T23:15:00.000+01:00

On the Tube... They Hate Me for This BTWLovebirds - Amanda and Her Boyfriend OwenGoofballs - Me and My Flatmate MarkThe Sphinx (Which is Older than London!)'Loving' Both HemispheresAmanda Stradelling Meridian Time in GreenwichWe Love the 'Wind-blown Look'.... Don't You?Gorgeous Greenwich View of LondonOwen, Amanda, Myself and Mark Watching the FootballLovebirds - Part IIIt was awesome to have her

Birthday Celebrations

2006-07-12T22:53:00.000+01:00

Just Some of My GORGEOUS B-Day Flowers...THANK YOU!Lindsay and James - Oh So SeriousAngela and Marg - Two Canadian GirlsPRETENDING They Care About the World Cup EVEN THOUGHIt was Canada Day and Their Parade Was Cancelled...One Crowded PubTaking a Break From Cleaning to Show-Off My Surprise FlowersThat Were Delivered That Morning to My Door(I Later Found Lindsay Out - Cheeky Girl!)Early Afternoon

Random London Pics Part 17

2006-07-12T22:32:00.000+01:00

Jilli and Matt Being Sill-ay!Bus Ride on Our Way to Go See Italy Play in the World Cup!Jilli and Kasia - Only Slightly AmusedMe and Isa at the Park SunbathingJack and I at One of Our Dinner Parties with FriendsLaurie and I Atop Primrose HillWhen She Was Visiting from NY 2 Weeks AgoJillian's Official Birthday Dinner at GilgameshMauro and Natalia Imitating Kasia's 'Sex Eyes'

This Week In London

2006-07-12T21:23:00.000+01:00

Friday - Tate Modern with Jack and drinks after in the VIP 'Member's Room' (thanks to Jack's parents!) then over to Wapping to go to the Town of Ramsgate (Amanda - this is the pub they pointed out on our river boat tour last week where they used to kill people by hanging them from the balcony through 2 tides!).Saturday - Cleaning and prepping for what became a wild night here to celebrate my

Let's Just Reiterate...

2006-07-10T12:57:00.000+01:00

Italia wins the World Cup! Aww yeah... it was a sweet game with Italy hitting all of their penalities after most of the match with France was 1-1 even through extra time...Jack and I watched the final yesterday with Jack's parents and sister, Jessie. Jack's dad used to be a professional football player for West Ham in the English premiership - it's always fun to watch a match with a pro!This

ITALIA!

2006-07-05T16:47:00.000+01:00

WWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4th of July

2006-07-04T12:11:00.000+01:00

Here at my flat in London with my two American friends and Matt's two Canadian friends... headed off to Wimbeldon for the afternoon with Amanda, Owen and Mark with a picnic... probably not the average 4th of July but it should be great. Unfortunately there are no more Americans in the women's or men's singles - first time since 1911! But alas the women's singles semi-finals starts today - so

Getting Ready For My Birthday...

2006-06-28T10:38:00.000+01:00

And I found my mobile - good news! Argentina plays Germany today at 4pm - I will be watching it with my Argentine and German friends... so we will see how that goes! Then tomorrow Jack and I will spend the day on the Thames and at the market... then to the Hawley Arms to meet friends for the England v. Portugal match and then Jack and I are back to the river for a romantic dinner at the Chop

Jillian's Birthday BBQ

2006-06-28T10:37:00.001+01:00

Mara Serving the Birthday Girl her Birthday CakeThe Cake(PS - My Cake-writing Skills HaveSeriously Deteriorated Since Working at Baskin Robbins!)The Birthday CoupleThe Crew Part IThe Crew Part II

Belga - Brussels

2006-06-28T10:37:00.000+01:00

Hidden Female Statue Grand Place I Grand Place IIManechin Pis - with Beer Being Offered to the Crowds - HA!

Belga - Antwerpen

2006-06-28T10:28:00.000+01:00

In Anwerp and Loving It!My Hottie Boyfriend Waiting for Me (Like Always)Jack with No Sunglasses and Lots of FlagsThe Train Station - I Remember How Gorgeous This Is from 4 Years Ago!Near the River - Great, Huh?

Belga - Bruge

2006-06-28T09:46:00.000+01:00

View from the top of the BelfryCentral Square Canals! Jack When We Rented Bikes - So Fun! Belgique

DC Tourist Pics

2006-06-23T13:20:00.000+01:00

My Former Flat! Dupont Circle - Best Place in DC to Take a Cat-Nap Union Station - My Everyday Metro Stop The Washington Monument - Re-opened! The U.S. Capitol (Artistic)You would never think that I actually lived there - I am such a tourist - ha!

DC BBQs and Good Times

2006-06-23T11:55:00.000+01:00

DC Nationals v. Colorado Rockies Game Gretchen, Valentina and Ali post-Gretchen's BBQ Dario and I at the Nationals Game Steve, Gretchen, Kris and I outside the SenateBrian and Kris (Boxer Staffers Unite!) Dave and Duron - Dynamic Duo Kris, Gretchen and I Hammin' It UpJonathon, Matt and I at Gretchen's BBQ

Pics from DC

2006-06-22T17:34:00.000+01:00

Marc and I (former intern!)Our Group - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk Danielle, Almina, Mara and Valentina Kris and Mara Walking for a Cure Mara and Ilana (former suite-mate from freshman year!)

The District

2006-06-12T18:22:00.000+01:00

In DC... catching up with friends on the phone, the news, and booking hotels for Belgium this weekend. These 2 weeks have gone pretty fast - got most of my interviews sorted which is great, and have really just been hanging out this weekend. Went out with Amanda on Thursday, had a girls HH on Friday, had an early birthday celebration with Kris on Saturday followed by a Corzine campaign staffer

A Look at Latest Primaries in 8 States

2006-06-07T15:06:00.000+01:00

By The Associated PressThe Associated PressWednesday, June 7, 2006; 6:00 AM -- Key races in the latest primaries: ___ CALIFORNIA: SPECIAL ELECTION: Former Republican Rep. Brian Bilbray beat Democrat Francine Busby, a school board member, in the race to serve seven months left in the term of former GOP Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, who was jailed for taking millions of dollars in bribes. GOVERNOR

Go See This Film

2006-06-05T15:44:00.000+01:00

AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH It is fantastic - go see it and drag everyone you know.... http://www.climatecrisis.net/aboutthefilm The average American generates about 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide every year from personal transportation, home energy use and from the energy used to produce all of the products and services we consume. CALCULATE YOUR PERSONAL IMPACT to see how much CO2 you produce

Miss Kath's Graduation

2006-06-04T17:55:00.000+01:00

Grandma, Kath and PapaMiss Tath and Miss Sally Receiving her Diploma The Graduate Kath and Mom CONGRATS GIRL! I love you and I can't wait for my friends to spoil you and show you around - and for me to visit you at UCSD!xoxoMara

Was the 2004 Election Stolen?

2006-06-04T17:19:00.000+01:00

Republicans prevented more than 350,000 voters in Ohio from casting ballots or having their votes counted -- enough to have put John Kerry in the White House. BY ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10432334/was_the_2004_election_stolen/1

Read This

2006-06-01T22:41:00.000+01:00

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/Today's post on Clinton's latest speech and for a down-low on the special CD-50 election... check it out. Tomorrow is a survey of the 2008 candidates thus far....

Radio Romance

2006-06-01T21:49:00.000+01:00

Yes - I just titled this post based on Tiffany lyrics because I am THAT cool. Anyway... just went to the Hill for lunch with the girls (Kris, Gretch, Laurel, April, Katie, Amanda and Cari) which was fun - and enjoyed yummy Thai food. After activating my new phone number at Verizon (email me for it) - ended up walking home barefoot in the heat because my feet are not yet broken into sandals for

Safe and Sound

2006-06-01T14:17:00.000+01:00

In DC and have already feasted on Baja Fresh last night with Kris... oh how I love Mexican food - it's ridiculous. Crashed early last night after a long day of travelling and am now just working on setting up interviews and the like. I will be meeting the DC-Cali bicameral girls for lunch today which should be fun... looking forward to seing some of my favorite girls in DC!Then our BBQ is on

Some Words from the BreakFree Folks

2006-06-01T13:49:00.000+01:00

Hell yeah,Weather is getting better, summer is here, and you've got a ton of reasons to go to breakfreeclothing.com . Here are the most important ones (since everyone seems to love lists).1. If 5 people you refer get clothes, we'll give you a free tee shirt, hat, hoodie, whatever. All they have to do is write your full name in the comments section upon checking out. This runs June 1 through

Weekend in Norfolk

2006-05-30T15:42:00.000+01:00

Just came back from a romantic weekend with zee boyfriend - we were off to Norfolk up North for a weekend at his parents' cottage - it was great. Last time we were there it was freezing and it actually snowed on the beach, where as this time we were a bit luckier with the weather and even saw a bit of sunshine. I believe our tour de Norfolk consisted of Norwich, Blakeney, Cley, Brancaster,

It's Almost June - Who Knew?!

2006-05-30T14:32:00.001+01:00

So last night we made a discovery of really great Mexican food in London - it exists! The place is called Green and Red and the bar specializes in Tequila (they have probably the biggest selection I've ever seen) and the restaurant is fabulous... good guac, great corn tortillas, pico de gallo, salsa verde, beans... you name it. Check it out here: http://www.greenred.co.uk/. So after an awesome

Uno Mas

2006-05-30T14:32:00.000+01:00

Mark smiling in photo (as always!); Mara acting mature (as always!)

Not married, with children? Not in our town thanks

2006-05-25T13:54:00.000+01:00

Not married, with children? Not in our town thanks·Missouri council defends policy to 'protect values'·Unmarried couple could be fined $500 a dayOliver Burkeman in New YorkThursday May 25 2006The GuardianThe town of Black Jack, Missouri, got its name from the variety of oak tree that once grew nearby. "Those stately trees represent who and what we are today, a proud city with strong roots,

LondON

2006-05-25T13:16:00.000+01:00

Buckingham Place + Piccadilly Circus + Hampstead Heath + Polish Party

Oxford

2006-05-25T12:49:00.000+01:00

It was SO great to see Peter and Nick and Chris... and to meet Lev, Dove and Jen... thanks for playing host Gieg!

Spoon + New Pornographers

2006-05-25T12:06:00.000+01:00

East Side Gallery + Additional Berlin Pics

2006-05-25T11:18:00.000+01:00

More Prague Pics

2006-05-25T11:10:00.000+01:00

What The Heck Do Democrats Run On?

2006-05-23T19:06:00.000+01:00

*Kris just forwarded this - it's awesome. ON THE TRAIL By Chuck ToddNationalJournal.com© National Journal Group Inc.Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 There's a growing realization within Democratic circles that the party is facing a tough hurdle when it comes to concocting a message that's "not them" to "why us." The "not them" part of their message is getting written by the Justice Department and the

Crazy Weather

2006-05-23T14:53:00.000+01:00

So the weather here has been crazy! I still have my bikini tan lines from 2 weeks ago when it was scorching! And yet here I am freezing and have busted out my boots AGAIN! It's now become necessary to take my umbrella, sunglasses, a tank top and a coat with me at all times - do'h!But for the funniest weatherman I have ever seen... check this out: http://www.wimp.com/weatherman/. Freakin'

In Need of a Little Help From My Friends

2006-05-21T13:51:00.000+01:00

Alright all you politicos....I am coming to DC in 2 weeks to do academic reseeach for my dissertation and am looking to interview both Democratic and Republican consultants, pollsters, strategists and communication staffers - basically anyone who has insight into GOP rhetoric and messaging,especially in regards to the 2000 and 2004 campaigns.Although the trip is funded, which is great, it's

Pre-Party/Party/Post-Party

2006-05-16T12:12:00.000+01:00