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Thursday, January 24, 2008
Snow!
Over MLK weekend, six tentacles and four prostheticals journeyed over the infamous Donner Pass to get cozy by the fire in Austin's family cabin. We played in the sun, played in the snow, and had some of the best home cookin' (and baking) this side of the lake. Peruse the photo album, or check out the live action: http://www.youtube.com/casaoctopus
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
state of the city
why is dellums so defensive? i've heard him speak a few times now, and usually, whether or not i'm totally down with everything he's saying, he talks to my heart. i leave inspired. shit, one time i even got tears in my eyes. but last night he just didn't cut it. he spent way too much time focused on how everything that's wrong with the city isn't his fault, and while he did talk about some strategies for the future (and of course some of the positive stuff the city has already started 'on his watch'), his vision sounded narrow, uninspired. i think dellums is tired.
and i understand that. in my 70's, i'm not trying to be mayor of anywhere. that's a hard job. me, i'll be making chocolates and kites (oh yes, come find me with your little ones!).
i want to hear dellums put the onus back on the people. i want to feel inspired to get involved. i want a leader with a vision for real change. when he talks about violence and crime as a public health issue - i want to hear him talk about the root causes of these things - i want to hear him talk about hope, and livable communities, and access to good food and to playspace and to transportation. real health. i want him to talk about democracy and civic participation the way he did a year ago, and i want him to inspire folks to reclaim their communities. i want him to speak to those of us that are still willing to step up to the challenge - not to the critics. not in defense but with hope and with pride. i still got faith in you dellums - so next time.
and i understand that. in my 70's, i'm not trying to be mayor of anywhere. that's a hard job. me, i'll be making chocolates and kites (oh yes, come find me with your little ones!).
i want to hear dellums put the onus back on the people. i want to feel inspired to get involved. i want a leader with a vision for real change. when he talks about violence and crime as a public health issue - i want to hear him talk about the root causes of these things - i want to hear him talk about hope, and livable communities, and access to good food and to playspace and to transportation. real health. i want him to talk about democracy and civic participation the way he did a year ago, and i want him to inspire folks to reclaim their communities. i want him to speak to those of us that are still willing to step up to the challenge - not to the critics. not in defense but with hope and with pride. i still got faith in you dellums - so next time.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
in with the old
an octopus contingent traveled to santa cruz to celebrate the old year. there was a plan to check out butterflies but they did not cooperate. instead we hung out at the beach and saw dolphins and various other sea creatures. big up to lil' phin and doc for the good times. good times:
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