Reflections and Fragments

When I read Roger’s post yesterday, I wasn’t expecting for him to be gone so soon. But in reality, it makes sense. Even the fact that he titled the post “A Leave of Presence”- foreshadowing at best. 

I like how he said “leave of presence” rather than a “leave of absence”. He tells his faithful readers that he’ll still be around but not as much as before. With his passing, I’d like to see it as him being physically absent from this earth, but his spirit, his “presence” will still be with us. He’ll be right at the movies with us. 

So yes, Mr. Ebert, I’ll see you at the movies.

This article. Just yes. I need to get my hands on Chris Stedman’s book.

I get down with Jesus, but I’m all about interfaith acceptance, tolerance, and respect. I don’t think anyone’s stupid for believing in God/Allah/Yahweh/Brahma, multiple gods, or no god at all because I see the validity(not sure if that’s the word I’m looking for, but you get what I’m saying) in all options.

To retain, or not to retain?

That is the question that will face Cook County voters 58 times on Tuesday, as they’ll be asked whether scores of county judges should be able to keep their gavels.

Yes, that’s a lot of names to keep in mind, on top of all the other pols you’ll have kicking around in your head. But fret not: a handful of Chicago-area legal groups have compiled information on Cook County judges up for retention.

Seriously had this issue this morning while filling out my ballot. 

(Source: morningamp)

morningamp:

One of our listeners, Malachi, linked us to this video after listening to today’s Feminist Wednesday about the whitewashing of television shows.

It’s true, I have another blog where I write random slightly contemplative stuff or post music things or post pictures of food (which I haven’t done in months…). Stalk it if you want.

Anyway, I wrote a post about National Suicide Prevention Week and stigmas and a personal account. Read if you’re bored or interested, comment if you feel the urge.

caseydonahue:

This is great

“So you’re all for, like, yay freedom and all this stuff, and yay, like, pursuit of happiness. You know what would make me happy? Free birth control.”

That, my fellow friends and followers, is the first “question” Mitt Romney received yesterday from one of my fellow peers at this lovely institution. Whoever that girl is, she is pretty much being made fun of on facebook. Bless her soul. 

If you go to read the article, you can see a picture of my sociology professor from freshmen year holding a sign.

Hey, LA Times, thanks for stopping in P-town. Now people will know that this college even exists (besides speech and basketball kids).

So basically, if at least two of you sign up for this, I can get the two mixtapes that I don’t have. But what is the Chicago Mixtape, you ask?

Well, it’s this snazzy mixtape that is sent directly to your email inbox weekly, but you can only download the mixtape for that week within a week or so. You get to hear music from local Chicago musicians, and it’s pretty great because I don’t think I’ve ever heard of any of the musicians/bands before receiving these mixtapes. I’m always looking for new music, so this definitely meets my needs of new music indulgence. Another cool thing about the Mixtape is that when they send you the email, they tell you about upcoming shows for the artists. It’s great.

Check it out if you’re interested in finding new music :]

Just what I need in life. Another blog. I only made this because I wanted to comment on my friend’s blog, and I had to have a blogger account to do it because she doesn’t have it set where anyone can leave a comment (sillyness). Will it be used often? Highly doubtful. Tumblr is my number 1. I’m thinking of making it partially a food blog, and partially other random crap. We shall see.

So, if you want to follow it or whatevs, you may. I make no promises of quality content haha. Enjoy :]