Obstacle Course

This captures the Dude's latest move, climbing through his exersaucer. He's amused, and that is all that matters, right?

Through the looking glass

Cute video of the Dude (like there is anything other) peeking through a glass door at Dantes (the cat), who is all to aware that a little person stalks him. Nothing like a little motivation too. Actually gets him to get on his hands and knees, and nearly pull himself up along the door.

Election Night in Chicago

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Originally uploaded by Barack Obama.

It amazes me to have access, personal access into a moment like this. Obama's campaign should be commended for engaging the public through new media. Awesome.

Inside look into a future President's election night

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Originally uploaded by Barack Obama.

Election night with Barack Obama. Absolutely amazing, how his campaign melds new technologies, mediums of communication to share moments (like this) with everyone. It should become a case study for community organizing. YES, WE CAN.

GOTV WEEKEND

Well, it is the eve of the Election. The first Presidential election I haven't been a part of working since 1996. I know friends who are out there hitting the streets, prepping for the war room and GOTV election day operations. I, on the other hand, am updating my blog after putting the kid to bed.

I'm listening to the television and can hear the ads running non-stop. We get New Hampshire ads because the media market covers the region. The US Senate race up there has been nasty for weeks and now both candidates are throwing their last desperate punches before the bell rings.

I'm relaxed, and exhausted from other reasons than past election eves. People ask me if I miss it. Sometimes I do. I miss the intensity of a campaign. Its pulse that flows faster than normal lives. I miss the camaraderie that a campaign brings, as people connect; and for better or worse, become familial. I don't feel the personal sacrifice and the anxiety that goes with so much personal investment, not working this cycle. I don't worry (in the same way) how people are going to vote because I no longer contribute my life to it. I'm able to watch from the outside. It doesn't mean that I don't care. I'm voting and encourage everyone I know to vote (and vote Democrat). However, I have my own constituent who needs me and with whom my sacrifice is no sacrifice at all.

Family Night Out

Saturday, we ventured out for a full evening. We ate dinner at Anna's Taqueira. Now that the Dude is able to sit in a high chair, eating out has become easier. At least until he insists on eating and making a huge mess. He's our little guy amusing himself with a spoon.


Afterwards, we made out way over to the Boston Garden to watch the Bruins take on the Stars. The night was a success because I got to watch a long time favorite, Mike Modano (not to be disloyal to Trevor Linden).











The Dude was able to experience his first NHL hockey game. All around it was a success, as he lasted through the evening (albeit asleep for most of the third period). There were lots of fights, and several game misconducts, which made not only his Dad happy but the three boys sitting on our right. I know this because their chants consisted of SCORE or PUNCH SOMEONE IN THE NOSE. Ahhh, what I have to look forward too.




The Garden before game starts.





The Dude is making the rounds because last weekend we went to a Boston University v. Michigan hockey game. I'm still waiting on the picture from that evening (Group shot with the mascot, Rhett the Terrier). He is 2-0 watching his home teams (we cheer for the home team) demolish the visitors. Maybe I need to take him to a Chargers game and bring them some luck.