09/15/2006
Ban the Man!
Go to Miss Zoot today.
It's so well written that I'm just going to point my finger in her direction and say "Yes!"
Go to her site.
Get a button.
Print out the list of "100 most often banned books"
Be shocked at the titles you see on that list.
Most importantly, read a book. Any book. And think.
...as the daughter of a former school librarian and current book store owner, I am passionate about this issue. Children should be allowed (should be required) to read any book they can get their grubby little hands on.
{erg...within reason, that is. I mean, I am openminded and all but even MY brows would lift if I ever see a 7 year old Lucy thumbing through a copy of Hustler.}
But seriously folks, "How to Eat Fried Worms????" "THE LIGHT IN THE FUCKING ATTIC?"
And don't even get me started on my beloved Harry Potter.
My folks never censored anything I read. AND LOOK HOW AWESOME I TURNED OUT!
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09/11/2006
September 11, 2011
On September 11, 2011 our country will face the 10 year anniversary of 09/11/2001.
On September 11, 2011 my daughter will be 5 years old.
Old enough to see the (what will inevitably be) the many, many documentories, memorial specials and news reels on the television and internet.
Old enough to notice that people seem pretty sad or quiet.
Old enough to start to ask questions.
I have no idea what I'm going to say to her.
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09/08/2006
Um
Still alive.
Boy is gone so much these days...going from no job to two jobs on 48 hours notice is BAT SHIT KRAZY! (with props for that incredibly cool phrase to http://www.misszoot.com)
Still interviewing for a Big Ol' J-O-B. Had an interview 2 nights ago for Very Big and Important Law Firm, LLC that lasted for nearly 3 hours. Is good? Maybe? We shall see... I know I need to get out from where I am - that much is perfectly clear. Got "reprimanded" 4 times yesterday from my "boss" for "incompetant" work on a file that I HAVE NEVER WORKED ON AND AM NOT EVEN ASSIGNED TO AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THIS PERSON IS WHAT THE HELL??
Pickle a bit confused with all the comings and goings, but perfectly happy (so far) to be spending so much time with Gram-Gram.
My back hurts.
I need a haircut.
Why did The West Wing have to end?
Why am I going to be forced to watch endless hours of football for the next 5 months?
At some point I will start actually writing. Maybe.
Erg.
Later, gator.
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