Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Interesting
This is obviously right wing. I just find some of the correlations interesting. Granted, "wearing" a flag pin does not a patriot make, but refusing to place your hand over your heart for the anthem...
This is the man that will potentially be entrusted to uphold the values of the American people. Which American people, though?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Memorial Day Fun
We decided to get together at the pool and have a little BBQ with some family and friends. The weather was not great, but it turned out to be a fun day. The boys were the only ones ambitious enough to get into the cold pool. They started playing a little game where someone would throw a boogie board out and the next guy would try to surf it.
Joe decided to take the board on with his head.
Mike took the tip toe approach.
Doug is giving the board his kung fu kick
David breaking the board
Ryan and Uncle Dave getting some swimming time.
Ryan enjoying a good hot dog.
Erin Reid and Greg
Chris Silva
Uncle Mike giving Tyler a ride in the spa. The boys wish everyday was a pool party, then again we probably all feel that way. :)
Joe decided to take the board on with his head.
Mike took the tip toe approach.
Doug is giving the board his kung fu kick
David breaking the board
Ryan and Uncle Dave getting some swimming time.
Ryan enjoying a good hot dog.
Erin Reid and Greg
Chris Silva
Uncle Mike giving Tyler a ride in the spa. The boys wish everyday was a pool party, then again we probably all feel that way. :)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Gay Marriage and Teenage Politix
So it was hard to miss the headlines yesterday and today about the state Supreme Court overturning the Gay Marriage ban. I have been thinking about it today and I have some of my own thoughts. I usually just keep those to myself but Silvs inspired me today so I will be posting here on my blog. So here are my quick 2 cents...
I think that judicial activism is ridiculous. They have stepped over the line and a pretty definite line with this issue specifically.
That leads me to question WHY it was done in the first place...by a Republican dominated judicial panel...in an election year...in a state that often sees apathy from its Republican and/or conservative constituency? I guess that's the conspiracy theorist in me that says that maybe, just maybe, this was done knowing that the vote for Prop 22 passed with a 61% acceptance. Knowing that something was needed to rally the conservative vote. Knowing that a stunt like this might actually have a chance at swinging a state that hasn't presidentially voted Republican for the previous 4 elections.
Most likely, it is a ploy to garner more of a Republican showing to vote this June. The reason being, "Californians for Equal Representation" will be seeking to split the electoral votes in the enormous Great State of California. The proposal for vote suggests that electoral votes be handed out in a district-by-district manner. The US Constitutions allows states to determine how the electoral votes will be awarded (even allowing state legislature to supersede or ignore the popular vote - remember the hanging chads in Florida?) This is not illegal, nor is it antiquated. Maine and Nebraska currently utilize the method. To be fair, these states are small (2 and 3 districts respectively), considerably homogeneous and the candidate has traditionally carried unanimously, all of the districts in the state. I find it hard to believe that this would not be an improvement on the inherently flawed electoral system - a compromise if you will. This method would better represent the individual by better representing the community. Where better to allocate conservative/liberal votes to their respective districts than the hugely diverse State of California? I, for one, would still like to feel as though I am being represented. I would like to have a voice.
I digress...I guess the optimist in me sees this as another political game to "get the vote out" and hopes that the judicial appointees would not so pretentiously overstep their bounds. It smells of Roe v Wade and I hope that it is not. Let us vote on it - let us decide. Judicial panels like the Supreme Court of the state or of the Union are present to interpret the laws, not to make them.
OK, so that wasn't a "quick" 2 cents...more like a long nickel.
I think that judicial activism is ridiculous. They have stepped over the line and a pretty definite line with this issue specifically.
That leads me to question WHY it was done in the first place...by a Republican dominated judicial panel...in an election year...in a state that often sees apathy from its Republican and/or conservative constituency? I guess that's the conspiracy theorist in me that says that maybe, just maybe, this was done knowing that the vote for Prop 22 passed with a 61% acceptance. Knowing that something was needed to rally the conservative vote. Knowing that a stunt like this might actually have a chance at swinging a state that hasn't presidentially voted Republican for the previous 4 elections.
Most likely, it is a ploy to garner more of a Republican showing to vote this June. The reason being, "Californians for Equal Representation" will be seeking to split the electoral votes in the enormous Great State of California. The proposal for vote suggests that electoral votes be handed out in a district-by-district manner. The US Constitutions allows states to determine how the electoral votes will be awarded (even allowing state legislature to supersede or ignore the popular vote - remember the hanging chads in Florida?) This is not illegal, nor is it antiquated. Maine and Nebraska currently utilize the method. To be fair, these states are small (2 and 3 districts respectively), considerably homogeneous and the candidate has traditionally carried unanimously, all of the districts in the state. I find it hard to believe that this would not be an improvement on the inherently flawed electoral system - a compromise if you will. This method would better represent the individual by better representing the community. Where better to allocate conservative/liberal votes to their respective districts than the hugely diverse State of California? I, for one, would still like to feel as though I am being represented. I would like to have a voice.
I digress...I guess the optimist in me sees this as another political game to "get the vote out" and hopes that the judicial appointees would not so pretentiously overstep their bounds. It smells of Roe v Wade and I hope that it is not. Let us vote on it - let us decide. Judicial panels like the Supreme Court of the state or of the Union are present to interpret the laws, not to make them.
OK, so that wasn't a "quick" 2 cents...more like a long nickel.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Mommy and Me at Preschool
Today was the Mommy and me day at Ryan's preschool. He was so excited to have me come so he could give me the "top secret" project they have been working on. As you can see below they were these adorable flowers and pots they had made themselves.
Ryan showing me the pot and card he had made for me. We got to sit with them and eat cupcakes while they read us their cards.
After eating cupcakes and cards, we headed into the chapel were the kindergarten class sang a cute song and then they read us a story about mothers and love. It was a very cute program.
Ryan and his teacher...Mrs. Melissa. He really loves her and talks about her constantly.
I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to be a mother and enjoy all of the wonderful and challenging things that that brings.
Ryan showing me the pot and card he had made for me. We got to sit with them and eat cupcakes while they read us their cards.
After eating cupcakes and cards, we headed into the chapel were the kindergarten class sang a cute song and then they read us a story about mothers and love. It was a very cute program.
Ryan and his teacher...Mrs. Melissa. He really loves her and talks about her constantly.
I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to be a mother and enjoy all of the wonderful and challenging things that that brings.
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