Christina M | December 30, 2004
It’s that time of year again: the time when I wax self-righteous over the wisest decision I ever made… the time when I become one of those obnoxious givers of romantic advice. Yes, it is my anniversary, and I’m full of gooey romanticism, warm thankfulness, and solid insights about what it takes to make a […]
Christina M | December 27, 2004
I don’t even know how to begin to write about a tsunami that kills 20,000 people. One person, two people, we can read about and hurt. Ten people, and we can be shocked. But how do you grieve for a number as large as 20,000? It’s difficult even to conceptualize. But that’s the number I […]
Christina M | December 20, 2004
I never do these things, but this time it was just too perfect to resist. You Are Socks! Cozy and warm… but easily lost. You make a good puppet. What Cr*ppy Gift Are You? See, every time the kids hint about what they’re getting for Christmas, I always pretend like I’m doing a shamefully terrible […]
Christina M | December 18, 2004
Michael Jackson hosted 200 children at Neverland party, making a special appearance and shouting to the kids that he loves them. It seems that despite his pending molestation trial, Mr. Jackson continues to keep a high profile relationship with kids; or maybe because of it. Certainly it makes good public relations. “You see a whole […]
Christina M | December 15, 2004
Recent findings have shown American students to be behind students from other industrialized nations in school. The Globe states, however, that “In Washington, D.C., national education officials hailed the higher scores in the eighth grade, especially in algebra. Black and Hispanic students also did better, officials said, crediting the improvement to clearer standards for what […]
Christina M | December 2, 2004
Back in September, Dan Rather blamed bloggers for bringing his fraud to light. News people should have credibility, bloggers should not — that was his damage control message. But now Dan rather has resigned and “blog” is the most popular word inWebster’s online dictionary. The Internet has brought about a monumental change in the way […]