A Christmas gift from Ronald Reagan, 1950s.
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“It’s a Rap Christmas, Charlie Brown!” - Vince Guaraldi feat. UGK
Can’t figure out if this augments or ruins my childhood.
When you stand for justice and freedom, they will try to take you down. Know what it means to be a political prisoner.
The best commentary on this story I’ve seen so far:
When the Penn State scandal broke this week, I was really bummed out about it. It had nothing to do with a love or respect for Joe Paterno (or any kind of significant lack thereof). It was because I had the misfortune (or in hindsight, perhaps blessing) of going to a school without a football…
Things that I will probably tolerate this week:
- Jokes about Herman Cain and his unwanted flirtatious/sexual advances towards his accuser, Sharon Bialek.
Things that I will probably not tolerate this week:
- Jokes about Justin Bieber, then 16 years old, having sex with “an adult.”
Things that I will definitely not tolerate this week:
- Anything related to that terrible story from Penn State. Child abuse is never, ever something to laugh at.
There are some things for which I can be proud…
So, this morning on the way to work I did not buy a pack of cigarettes, nor did I stop at McDonald’s to get a nasty, greasy breakfast sandwich. I came in to the office, made some tea (ginger/lemon, mmmm!), and ate half of my lunch of brown & long grain rice with vegetables. WIN!!
Actually, this looks much better in print than it really feels. I’m not in an ecstatic mood, but I do feel mellow and happy. WIN! AGAIN!!
Eh, so I guess it’s going to be an alright day…as long as I keep making the right choices.
