Hillary or Bust

Despite current events, I am an undying Hillary fan and supporter. Why? I cannot put it into words as eloquently as others. Listen to this for my view as well: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90447578

And, I remain outraged over the overt sexism that has plagued this campaign, with NO ONE in the leadership of the Democratic party expressing, or even mentioning, any outrage at all. Again, others say it better: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/14/AR2008051403090.html?hpid=opinionsbox1.

I will support Hillary to the bitter end, or as one of her supporters has stated: it is not over until the lady in the pantsuit says it is.

Funny Funny Funny

This piece is one of the funniest things I have read recently. Everyone should check it out. I was crying I was laughing so hard. I love new media.

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2008/04/28/080428sh_shouts_borowitz

Art

I consider myself a patron of the arts. I had season tickets to Long Wharf theater in New Haven, CT. throughout high school. I have season tickets to Signature Theatre in Arlington. I see other performances, of all mediums, when I can. I try to donate money to arts organizations when I can. I am helping some friends form a chamber music group called IBIS. http://www.ibischambermusic.org/.

But it turns out that my sister-in-law and her husband (does anyone know the relationship there - between me and my sister-in-law's husband? Is there a name for it? But I digress...) are the true patrons. They have opened a photography gallery in Bloomington Indiana. Big name photographers are exhibiting work there. David is a spectacular photographer himself, and now he is sharing his love and knowledge of the medium with others. Check it out, whenever you find yourself in Bloomington, Indiana. http://www.picturagallery.com/

Trade and Agriculture

I cannot believe I have not blogged in such a long time. No excuse, just life got in the way. Having just taught a class on trade and agriculture last night, let me bring your attention to two items. First, the Washington Post is running an incredible series on the global food crisis. The series began last Sunday, and is tackling a new topic each day. However, the series also links the topics, discusses global links in agriculture, and looks at how different countries are handling the issues. I highly recommend reading each and every article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/globalfoodcrisis/

Second, Women in International Trade is having a program related to agriculture next week (May 7). Check it out and attend. http://www.wiit.org/events/2008/International%20Food%20Fight.htm.

And so I am back in action!!