• Sad but not surprising that there was no mention of Darfur
• Why does ‘a debate on foreign policy’ exclusively mean war and talking about countries that hate us
• I found it interesting that McCain referred to Obama ‘Senator Obama’ and Obama called McCain ‘John’
• Neither side had a slam dunk
• Some of the Obama Magic is wearing off the more he talks about policies and things in Washington-ese
• I’m not sure it was the best idea to allow direct interaction between the candidates, although I’m not happy about not thinking its the best idea
• Somewhere in an attic, there is an portrait of George Stephanopolis that’s aging.
• The snarky Facebook status messages were flying a mile a minute.  I’m sure Twitter was the same way.

Your thoughts?

Came across this in my Documents folder.

I am the only one who ultimately controls my emotions and situation, and the only person whose habits I can change.  Trying to change someone else’s habits is fruitless and frustrating.

I am entitled to feel whatever I feel whenever I feel it, and to love and be loved in return. Anything else is selling myself short.

I am entitled to pay attention to my own needs.  This does not have to lead to a fight, and does not invalidate my needs if It does.

I am entitled to fulfillment, and for people to treat me well.

There are many things that I am good at, and I should feel proud of them.

I don’t have to feel trapped by life.  When I do, I can change my responses to behavior in order to not feel trapped.

Identifying patterns that are destructive or no longer productive is the first step to improving my quality of life.

Growing up is a process that is not easy, takes time and requires patience and courage.  I have more of that than I think I do.
See Also: Jeremy’s Rules For A Better Life

Maureen Dowd convinced Godlike scribe Aaron Sorkin to write a scenic interaction between Barack Obama and “The West Wing”’s fictional prez Jed Bartlett.

And I do hope he reads it.

Here’s your sample:

BARTLET Senator.

OBAMA Mr. President.

BARTLET You seem startled.

OBAMA I didn’t expect you to answer the door yourself.

BARTLET I didn’t expect you to be getting beat by John McCain and a Lancôme rep who thinks “The Flintstones” was based on a true story, so let’s call it even.

OBAMA Yes, sir.

BARTLET Come on in.

Available via nytimes.com

TopatoCo: Bartlet Is My President Shirt

MJJCommunity.com interviewed me about Thrillercast today.  Enjoy.

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Ben Stiller will be honoured for his contribution to Hollywood at a lavish film ceremony, reports IMDB.

The Tropic Thunder star has been selected as this year’s honouree for the Museum of the Moving Image’s 24th annual black-tie salute.

Stiller’s colleagues are expected to pay tribute to the star and present clips from his film career.

The event, which benefits education programmes, will take place on 12 November in New York.

Momi director Rochelle Slovin says, “Ben Stiller is one of the great talents of American entertainment: a memorable actor, an accomplished director and writer, an Emmy Award winner and an innovative producer.”

Last year’s recipient of the honour was Tom Cruise. Previous recipients have included Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman.

Billy Joel, Marlee Matlin and Oscar

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Feist Counts to Four

…or anything, really.