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"I heard Barack Obama’s speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and was moved. Hopeful. I thought how exciting it would be to vote for this man one day, though I assumed I’d never get the chance. It was clear then that he represented the future, and for that very reason, I thought this wouldn’t happen, that we’d never get here."

Daniel Alarcon.

and in other news

Charming earworm of the day:


"Oooh la la, I like it hot
Fatback in the pot
Fatback mama, she's so fine
Fatback mama, she's all mine"

I think this is a win for Baby Dance Party.

Subtle subversion

Here is Bloodshot Records' Election '08 Mix. It's supposed to be full of protest songs, "biting social commentary and damn fine music."

I think it is cool and amusing that they put a Spanish-language track first.

(no subject)

Dear Miss April,

I love you dearly, but attachment parenting was not developed with twins (or, I contend, the nuclear family, but that's another issue) in mind. As such, it's hard to carry you around all damn day; your sister Simone needs attention too. Not to mention feeding and diaper-changing. And I like to take a shower, or a nap, or eat a meal, once in a while as well. Oh, and I'm also supposed to be pumping regularly -- for 20 minutes uninterrupted, using both hands -- to keep my milk supply up for you and your sister. Meanwhile, formula is expensive.

And although you have three parents, one of them went back to full-time work today and another one is job-hunting. Eventually, kid, it'll be just you and me and your sister, and I only have two hands.

Also, both the carrying and the sling put a lot of strain on my neck, back, and shoulder.

I think we will be buying you a swing forthwith. I wonder if it's worth paying for express shipping?

With unbounded affection,

Your faithful but rather tired mother.

ETA:

P.S. Don't you go and smile and then fall asleep in my lap while I read you this out loud. That's just not fair.