La Casa Blanca

If you read my other blog, you'll see this there too, but because it is super random and kinda awesome, I'm posting it here too.

Tomorrow I'll be going to the White House for a reception with none other than GW. Seriously, the big man in DC.

Some days I yearn for London, and some days I don't

Five-day forecast

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Conditions	sunny intervals	heavy rain	sunny intervals
Max Temperature	Max: 16°C 60°F	Max: 17°C 62°F	Max: 16°C 60°F
Min Temperature	Min: 5°C 41°F	Min: 7°C 44°F	Min: 8°C

Who loves Twinkies?

Betty Crocker meet your Hostess match! It is so obvious, I can barely believe it: A Twinkie Bake Set!
For that special someone is your life.

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* Mixed metal, plastic
* 26.5"l, 2.5"w, 13"h

Pope my ride

Is it kosher to wear white before Memorial Day? Oh, wait, that's right, he doesn't care about kosher, he's Catholic.

Forgotten is the diatribe following Catholic child abuse and incest if the current visit of the papal father is anything to go by. Greeted by George Bush and a legion of adoring fans, Pope Benedict XVI is apparently taking his 81^st birthday, the country, and for that matter, the democratic presidential hopefuls by storm; “Barack Obama declared: “It will not only be Catholics who are listening to the Holy Father's message of hope and peace; all Americans will be listening”; Hillary Clinton, a Methodist, opined that the US was “blessed” to be hosting the Pope.” Really? When did Catholic equal Cool?

That being said, how awesome is the Pope Bobblehead?

Pope Benedict XV is already pitting anti-abortion-rights activists against Roman Catholic lawmakers who support abortion rights. Lame.

"Ashamed," huh. Well now that is settled...

Nixon on vacay?

Dela-what!?

Amongst wild gesturing and uttered at quick-fire pace, as I am apt to do, I informed friends (and some foes) that I was on the ballot to become a delegate for the Democratic party in California. Almost immediately my ears and inbox were full of questions and suspicions. Some questioned my claim to citizenship - yes, I am BOTH American and English, it is called dual nationality thankyouverymuch - and others questioned why me? HOW me? It seems only kosher to give y'all the rundown.

The Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver August 25th through 28th, and delegates from all fifty fair states will be in attendance. If there are still two candidates in the race at that point, the nomination for the Democratic presidential candidate will be put to the vote; further if you intend to pursue a position of leadership in the California or National Democratic Party, you must first become a delegate for your district. In California, there are 441 delegates (and 62 alternates) that go to the DNC.*

In order to be considered for a (Dem) congressional district delegate you must be 18 years of age, registered as a Democrat in your district, and there are some forms you must return previous to the caucus. It really isn't that difficult, people. Pretty much more important than any of the aforementioned is passion, commitment, and an inclination towards the political process.

I am pretty sure my time as a CDD is yet come, but it was still fun to see my name on the Cal Dem site, and there is something very powerful about feeling invested in the political process. As part of an apolitical, and often apathetic generation, it was refreshing to feel I just might have a place in this government yet. Post-PC non-competitive entry what...

Wanna know more?

California Democratic Party

Democratic National Convention 2008

*N.b. the delegates are split evenly between males and females; yes, the binary notion of gender is prevalent in the political arena.

Ballin'

A gorgeous Friday in the East Bay means one thing to me: tennis and champagne.