Well, I AM a fan, and I loved reliving those "shining moments." Whenever I'm bored or bummed out, I watch that 3-pointer on YouTube, shot in Allen Fieldhouse. To watch those kids jumping up and down is fabulous!
Boy, my timing was way off on this one. I immediately responded to Red Skirt's essay, and never saw this fabulous piece by Glenn Greenwald, which could have been written as a direct counterpoint to her:
To the data he provides, I would only add this report, from a survey conducted by Democracy Corps, on our nation's youth. Data were collected in May and June of this year. The title? "Republican Collapse Among Young Americans." Read it here:
Put Banff on this list. My cousins--and my twin sister--all turn 55 this year, and that's my vote (for a summer trip only!). It's gorgeous, and you can go relatively cheap (by staying in cabins) or uber luxe (the Fairmounts in the city or at Lake Louise). If you've never been, you will be stunned by the beauty. My husband and I have been and there were vistas that were so gorgeous, I thought I was in a dream.
I moved my mother to my town--where she knew no one--because I could not keep visiting her as much as I needed to. We both agreed that she had to move here. Nevertheless, it would have been a lot easier had she moved here earlier, before her health crises, and built up a support system that consists of more than me, my husband, and a few others. For years, I begged her to do this, to no avail. The Justus sisters are lucky in this regard, for sure! If anyone wants some free advice about being in the position of our parents, it's this: move before you have no choice in the matter!!! I wish my mother had done so, and I am sure she does too.
Maybe srocknroll will join Red Skirt in making a donation to one of the organizations I mentioned (see: Blue Skirt). We liberals welcome all women concerned about these practices to work to end it now. Thanks to both you and bornin1955 for your comments. It's good to talk about these things!
OMG, every time I think of this, I have to laugh. To say my wedding was simple is to say that water is wet: we got married in a park by a Justice of the Peace--who left his wife in the car with the motor running (I'm not kidding). I too got married in 1979, and the "wedding dress" was a $26 plain green thing that my mother thought made me look like an overaged Girl Scout. It's still in my closet, and I just cannot bring myself to throw it out--every once in awhile, I put it on, just to see if it still fits (it does, but believe me, if you could see it, you would know it has nothing to do with weight discipline and everything to do with the cut of the dress!!).
If this is perseveration, I apologize. But I would direct readers to Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts for a thoughtful contribution to the question of why Ms. Cheney's personal choice is, in fact, political: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/liv...
I think the whole BFF thing started as a joke, actually: it was an acronym used by the teen and pre-teen girl set, until the popular press picked it up and used it in a snarky way e.g. "Paris Hilton showed up on Rodeo Drive with new BFF Britney Spears!" But I like it too, and agree that we have can different BFF's for different things. I went to high school with my oldest BFF, saw her through her first (insane) marriage, and we had babies together. Having someone who knows your history is the best. But here in my adopted hometown, I have BFF's who support me in my current life (and vice versa, I think), and for whom I would go to the mat! I mean, woe to the person who is mean to my BFF's!
I respect Red Skirt's contention that Mary Cheney has chosen not to be a public figure-but I cannot buy it myself. Ms. Cheney has written a book, gone on a book tour, been a guest on Larry King, has been employed as a liaison to the lesbian/gay community by Coors Brewing Co., and accepts public speaking engagements. Ms. Cheney might not like her private life becoming the subject of attention by people like me, but she can't have it both ways.
Just like Red Skirt, I think there are people, thrust involuntarily into the public eye, who I would consider off-limits. The family of Terry Schiavo is a good example of this. Amy Carter. Chelsea Clinton. But not Mary Cheney.
Pointing out discrepancies between behavior and belief is a time-honored method for flushing out hypocrisy. I admire the compassion that is behind Red Skirt's refusal to engage, but (as with many things!), we will have to disagree on this one.
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
Well, I AM a fan, and I loved reliving those "shining moments." Whenever I'm bored or bummed out, I watch that 3-pointer on YouTube, shot in Allen Fieldhouse. To watch those kids jumping up and down is fabulous!
On Back from the Madness
April 20, 2008 at 9:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
If you have never seen her, here's the scoop: Babette would look fabulous no matter what color her hair was! We miss you, Babette!
Al
On Come to the dark side …
November 19, 2007 at 12:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
Boy, my timing was way off on this one. I immediately responded to Red Skirt's essay, and never saw this fabulous piece by Glenn Greenwald, which could have been written as a direct counterpoint to her:
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2...
To the data he provides, I would only add this report, from a survey conducted by Democracy Corps, on our nation's youth. Data were collected in May and June of this year. The title? "Republican Collapse Among Young Americans." Read it here:
http://democracycorps.com/reports/analys...
On Red Skirt: The 9/11 Generation
July 28, 2007 at 10:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
Put Banff on this list. My cousins--and my twin sister--all turn 55 this year, and that's my vote (for a summer trip only!). It's gorgeous, and you can go relatively cheap (by staying in cabins) or uber luxe (the Fairmounts in the city or at Lake Louise). If you've never been, you will be stunned by the beauty. My husband and I have been and there were vistas that were so gorgeous, I thought I was in a dream.
On 5 Great getaways with the girls
June 12, 2007 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
I moved my mother to my town--where she knew no one--because I could not keep visiting her as much as I needed to. We both agreed that she had to move here. Nevertheless, it would have been a lot easier had she moved here earlier, before her health crises, and built up a support system that consists of more than me, my husband, and a few others. For years, I begged her to do this, to no avail. The Justus sisters are lucky in this regard, for sure! If anyone wants some free advice about being in the position of our parents, it's this: move before you have no choice in the matter!!! I wish my mother had done so, and I am sure she does too.
On Caregivers in the circle of life
May 2, 2007 at 8:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
Maybe srocknroll will join Red Skirt in making a donation to one of the organizations I mentioned (see: Blue Skirt). We liberals welcome all women concerned about these practices to work to end it now. Thanks to both you and bornin1955 for your comments. It's good to talk about these things!
On Red Skirt: The Multiculti Trap
February 21, 2007 at 4:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
OMG, every time I think of this, I have to laugh. To say my wedding was simple is to say that water is wet: we got married in a park by a Justice of the Peace--who left his wife in the car with the motor running (I'm not kidding). I too got married in 1979, and the "wedding dress" was a $26 plain green thing that my mother thought made me look like an overaged Girl Scout. It's still in my closet, and I just cannot bring myself to throw it out--every once in awhile, I put it on, just to see if it still fits (it does, but believe me, if you could see it, you would know it has nothing to do with weight discipline and everything to do with the cut of the dress!!).
On After the wedding, where is the gown?
February 11, 2007 at 4:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
If this is perseveration, I apologize. But I would direct readers to Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts for a thoughtful contribution to the question of why Ms. Cheney's personal choice is, in fact, political:
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/liv...
On Red Skirt: Cheney baby not a matter for public debate
February 10, 2007 at 10:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
I think the whole BFF thing started as a joke, actually: it was an acronym used by the teen and pre-teen girl set, until the popular press picked it up and used it in a snarky way e.g. "Paris Hilton showed up on Rodeo Drive with new BFF Britney Spears!" But I like it too, and agree that we have can different BFF's for different things. I went to high school with my oldest BFF, saw her through her first (insane) marriage, and we had babies together. Having someone who knows your history is the best. But here in my adopted hometown, I have BFF's who support me in my current life (and vice versa, I think), and for whom I would go to the mat! I mean, woe to the person who is mean to my BFF's!
Thanks for the posting!
On Clueless no more about BFFs
February 8, 2007 at 10:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
alieberman (Alice Lieberman) says...
I respect Red Skirt's contention that Mary Cheney has chosen not to be a public figure-but I cannot buy it myself. Ms. Cheney has written a book, gone on a book tour, been a guest on Larry King, has been employed as a liaison to the lesbian/gay community by Coors Brewing Co., and accepts public speaking engagements. Ms. Cheney might not like her private life becoming the subject of attention by people like me, but she can't have it both ways.
Just like Red Skirt, I think there are people, thrust involuntarily into the public eye, who I would consider off-limits. The family of Terry Schiavo is a good example of this. Amy Carter. Chelsea Clinton. But not Mary Cheney.
Pointing out discrepancies between behavior and belief is a time-honored method for flushing out hypocrisy. I admire the compassion that is behind Red Skirt's refusal to engage, but (as with many things!), we will have to disagree on this one.
On Red Skirt: Cheney baby not a matter for public debate
February 5, 2007 at 9:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )