I wish I could get my strong, flat chested butt off this chair and out from in front of the computer. But I was struck twice this week by stories about the perceived strength of women of color in the news this week. Read the rest of this entry →
As you know, I voted, donated and stumped in the primary and general election for Obama. I cried at the foot of the TV watching his speech, not just on November 4th, but virtually every time he did speak. Read the rest of this entry →
Sarah as in Palin; Judy as in Garland and Dick as in Cavett, that is. This is a must read opinion by the latter posted in the NYT after the famous interview and is right on point.
Now why is Judy Garland made a reference, you ask?
Watching a woman, slight of build and full of pizazz so thoroughly bedazzle a vast audience is entertaining. Something chimed in my memory when she brought that crowd to its feet with frantic and worshipful cheering.
Ah, yes. I had seen it all before.
It was Judy Garland at The Palace.
And yet no one offered her the vice-presidency
Did you know this little fact? Yes there were 85,000 in attendance to see and hear Obama’s historic acceptance speech. Turns out there were 38.3 million worldwide viewers. Read the rest of this entry →
Michelle Obama brings her message clearly, succinctly and tastefully to the DNC. Barack said in an email to all supporters,
“I am so lucky to be married to the woman who delivered that speech last night. Michelle was electrifying, inspiring, and absolutely magnificent. I get a lot of credit for the speech I gave at the 2004 convention — but I think she may have me beat.”
You have to see it to believe it, for yourself.
