I haven’t written in a while, so I thought that I would. James and I went to beautiful Amicalola Falls, in Dawsonville, Georgia last night to celebrate one year and exchange promise rings. It was magnificent, and very beautiful. There were about 500 steps that we had to climb, but no matter, because it was very romantic and wonderful. I wrote a poem that “marked” the occasion, which is called the mark. It is on my poems page. I thought that it was especially appropriate for the days’ celebration. I am very excited that we have been together for a year, and I am so sure that it will be a very long relationship. Here’s hoping! There is also a picture of my ring that I have included at the bottom of this post. The inscription around the ring is French for “here is my heart, guard it well.” Cool Cool!! I love it. Anyways. That is pretty much my update. Also, A funny story to end on.
the catch-all-egory
the debates… post show analysis by your's truly…
by duane •
Well, I watched the debate on Friday, and it was a doosy. I really believe that Bush thinks that he is right and that he never lies, and I really believe that Kerry thinks he is able to thwart questions by talking about other issues. So here is the low-down: I thought that Kerry won. Yup, I, like many Americans, thought Kerry took home the debate cup. Here’s why: Kerry doesn’t just look and act more presidential, he is. Kerry seems more confident, more intelligent, and has a better understanding of the issues, in my opinion. And let’s not forget that Bush just flat out lied several times (did someone say, “do you need any wood?” good grief). But all in all, I believe that it was a better matched debate this time, as Bush was more on the ball than before, which still isn’t saying much, and Kerry was more attacking, not letting Bush say things and letting them roll off his back.
But…
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too weird to pass up…
by duane •
After seeing that picture of Bush from behind, I feel that I must comment on it. True, Bush’s behavior was weird during the debate, but did he actually use a wireless two-way device and have his answers told to him by someone off-screen? Honestly, and those of you who know me, know that this is true, I am NOT a conspiracy theorist or anything, but in this case, I must say this: “I don’t doubt it”. It would be totally sad and completely inappropriate if our president is indeed a puppet, but would really explain a lot of things… HA!
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The Eve of possibile greatness…
by duane •
Tonight is the second debate… and it could possibly be what is needed for Kerry to pull further ahead of Bush. I just hope that he actually wins, the polls don’t really mean anything. But anyways…
This weekend is a three day weekend, for all you government employees out there (ahem… me)!!! And it is needed. Can’t wait. I am getting a new mobile phone on Monday (the Motorola V710, jealous?) and I cannot wait! I will also try and watch the VP debate this weekend, I have it saved on Tivo, and I will comment as necessary. Word. Have a great weekend folks.
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Google this! (or can you?)
by duane •
How annoying is that Google turns out to temperamental!? That's right Google… I said temperamental, and I feel it is totally justified… For you see, if I were looking for the website of someone, say Britney Spears, I would think that www.britneyspears.com (or at least some variation of it) would be the first result, because after all, that page would totally be about Britney, and I would want that to be one of the first few choices I had to choose from. That is just not how Google works. I wrote a previous bog entry about how happy I was that you could Google my name and my site would show up, right at the top. Maybe Google thought that was cocky, or whatever, because they completely removed it. It isn't on the first 5 (FIRST 5!!!????) pages of results, and hey, I can totally vouch for the fact that the site is indeed about me, Duane Moody, and isn't just fluff or ads. So really, I guess all I want to know is this: Google, yeah you Google, why are you so temperamental? How come goggling someone or something to find out more about them from the web (because, hey, isn't that what search engines are all about?) doesn't turn up the best results? In fact… I am not peeved about the fact that it isn't number one, but not even on the first 5 pages?? That is just ridiculous. Your move… Google.