It is a spectacular morning here at Frenchy's place. At 9am it is 62 sunny degrees and there's a very slight breeze.
Now to the tough decision part. Do I
A: pull myself together, jump in the car and drive 90 minutes to the madcap city to sit in uncomfortable chairs at the Convention Center, listening to some unknown-to-me folks drone on about progressive stuff while waiting for a two o'clock program that I might be interested in or
B: have another cup of coffee on the patio and dive into "Death Comes to Pemberly", a book I have been wanting to read for months, while enjoying some peace and solitude?
Hmmm. Looks like I'm heading to literary Derbyshire! It's too beautiful here today to head "off Cape". The progressive world will have to make do with one less foot soldier today.
Friday, June 08, 2012
A tough decision to make
Thursday, June 07, 2012
Delicious BBQ
If you're in Providence for Netroots head to LJ's BBQ at 727 East St just over the city line in Pawtucket. I took some home after the conference and had some tasty ribs, greens, beans and potato salad whipped up be Chef Bernie. As good at home as at LJ's ( but not as fun). Go. NOW!!
I've just taken a seat at "The Big Boy's Table"
There was an empty seat at a table provided by The HRC with complimentary iPads to use. Seated at the table is Pam Spaulding, from Firedoglake.com and Alvin McEwen from Headless Bullies and Godless Monsters. Having a ball!
A couple of more photos
I just bumped into Marcos Moulitsas of The Daily Kos who is hosting the event, and he graciously agreed to having a photo made with me even though he was rushing to a meeting. Also here is a photo of Pam Spaulding from the blog Firedoglake.com
Just Arrived
I have just arrived at Netroots Nation and have had my first brush with celebrity. Here's a photo of me with Michaelangelo Signorile. Still taking in all of the exhibitors at the Exhibition space so more to come. I see Marcos Molitsas at The Daily Kos booth. I think I'll go have a chat with him. More later!
Big Day Today!
It's a beautiful morning here at Frenchy's House Party. We've had a lot of rain (relatively) here over the last few days and a bit of sunshine is quite welcome.
In an hour or so I'll be heading to Providence for the Netroots Nation convention of Liberal media and will send reports from there. I'm hoping to spot all of my favorite bloggers there and get some "snaps" too. More later!
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Found outside this morning
I found these lovely Lady Slipper orchids outside the front door today at Frenchy's House Party. I found one earlier this week too. I love living in the country.
I may try out a video game...
Ninth Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing of Proposition 8 Appeal Ruling
Update
A few weeks ago, subsequent to oral argument in this case, the President of the United States ignited a media firestorm by announcing that he supports same sex marriage as a policy matter. Drawing less attention, however, were his comments that the Constitution left this matter to the States and that “one of the things that [he]’d like to see is–that [the] conversation continue in a respectful way.”
Monday, June 04, 2012
Monday Afternoon Disco Break
Dinner at Palazzo Pomodori
Sally Tomatoes in La Cucina |
I especially enjoyed the cerignola olives. They were big, meaty and just a little bit spicy. The Antipasto also had ricotta drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with crushed pepperoncino. |
The sauce on my plate was a little slapdash but boy, was it tasty! |
This dinner was sooo delicious! |
Baubles (Cont.)
The Lesotho Promise |
Here is the diamond after sawing into eight pieces |
The 26 pieces cut from the diamond and polished |
Zowie! |