It’s oficially summer. That means Nashville must start fighting over the state’s budget and all state employees start holding their breath to see if a budget passes in time.
Summer budget fights are particularly contentious. It’ll be interesting to see how Bredesen’s bill goes. Truthfully, it’s filled with pork, but it’s pork that I view important. How to reconcile that with my [...]
Archive for May, 2007
Summer Fun in Tennessee Politics
Posted in Tennessee, UT, politics on May 31, 2007 | 2 Comments »
House Votes on Smoke-Free Legislation in the A.M.
Posted in Tennessee, politics on May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Just got this e-mail from the smoke-free coalition in Tenn. As an asthmatic, this is an issue that care deeply about. It’d be great if the Volunteer State was smoke-free the next time I visted!
Dear Smoke-Free Tennessee Advocate, Things are moving incredibly fast! HB1851 is scheduled to be on the House floor Thursday, May [...]
It’s a Facebook World
Posted in communications, technology on May 29, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Now I love me some Facebook. Apparently, I was an early adopter when it first opened up to UT students in Fall 2004. It’s been interesting to see it change over the years and become a *legitimate force in the social media world. In my opinion, it’s one of the best examples of both listening [...]
It’s a Facebook World
Posted in communications, technology on May 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Now I love me some Facebook. Apparently, I was an early adopter when it first opened up to UT students in Fall 2004. It’s been interesting to see it change over the years and become a *legitimate force in the social media world. In my opinion, it’s one of the best examples of both listening [...]
So Tired…
Posted in DC adventures, randomness on May 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Today, a couple of friends and I hiked around Great Falls National Park. It was great to get out of the city and experience nature.
The trails aren’t that hard, but after sitting in front of computers for the past few months, we were all out of shape. Now, I’m exhausted, but happy. I miss seeing hills [...]
So Tired…
Posted in DC adventures, randomness on May 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Today, a couple of friends and I hiked around Great Falls National Park. It was great to get out of the city and experience nature.
The trails aren’t that hard, but after sitting in front of computers for the past few months, we were all out of shape. Now, I’m exhausted, but happy. I miss seeing hills [...]
Soon to Be Breathing Better in Tennessee?
Posted in Tennessee, politics on May 25, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Tonight the smoke-free coalition in Tennessee sent out an alert announcing that the smoke-free bill had passed the Senate.
I take a lot of flack about this issue from my libertarian-leaning friends (ahem, John Brown), but I staunchly favor smoke-free laws. Perhaps this is brainwashing, or perhaps I just enjoy not having to use my inhaler [...]
Admittedly, I’m Drooling
Posted in randomness on May 25, 2007 | 3 Comments »
We’ve already established here that I love shoes and will do pretty much anything to snag a cute pair. Therefore, my jaw dropped when I saw this at American Princess:
New York–Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw would call it heaven.
Admittedly, I’m Drooling
Posted in randomness on May 25, 2007 | 3 Comments »
We’ve already established here that I love shoes and will do pretty much anything to snag a cute pair. Therefore, my jaw dropped when I saw this at American Princess:
New York–Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw would call it heaven.
(Tech) Nerd Alert
Posted in books, grad school, technology on May 24, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This summer there was one class that I was excited about–Internet advocacy. Apparently, I was the only SOC student excited about it because no one else registered for the course. On very last day of spring semester (two weeks ago) the department sent out an e-mail saying that it was cancelled.
Tonight I was in the [...]
