Wed, Aug. 27th, 2008

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Wed, Aug. 27th, 2008 09:15 am
scarlettina: (Kleenex and death)
Yep. Yep. I am Madame Congestion this morning. It seems I really am sick, no matter how badly I don't want to be. Concentration or no, I have to do some job hunting today (which I haven't done all week long). And I have to do more accounting math, which I hate.

On the up side, I had a lovely dinner with [livejournal.com profile] crooked_hill last night, whom I haven't seen in far too long. We pledged to each other that we'd go hiking next week, assuming I'm well and still unemployed.

And then there was Hillary, knockin' it out of the park. I went scrounging for new political icons this morning as a result. I'm sure you'll see them as I continue to follow the DNC. And maybe if I decide to follow the RNC -- though I can't imagine that doing such a thing would improve my health or my spirits.
scarlettina: (Great rewriter)
Two hours of searching. Five job applications, including titles such as Publications Editor, Website Specialist, Photo Editor, Production Manager, and Photo Journalist Editor.

What amazes me is how different companies refer to the same position, and how differently they title and define roles. The description for "Web Producer" is often the same as that for "Website Specialist" or "Production Manager" or "Website Editor." "Production Manager" might be described in the same way as "Photo Editor" or "Traffic Manager" or even, with an especially broad description, "MarCom Manager." It's really astonishing and, frankly, a little frustrating. I'm combing job descriptions on a wide variety of sites and the roles and job descriptions are so haphazard--I could be applying for almost anything.

Anyway, I've applied for more than the minimum that the UI people require. I followed up on a couple of applications I made last week. I really do want to be employed. It'll come when it comes, I guess.

With my cold and all, I'm working from my bed. Spanky is beneath the bed, asleep. How do I know he's asleep? Because with each exhalation, there's a little groan as if he's carrying the weight of the world on his tiny feline shoulders, a sound he only makes when he's adrift in the arms of Morpheus.
scarlettina: (WW: Level of discourse)
It's official -- Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States. It was thrilling to watch the roll call, to watch New Mexico yield to Illinois which yielded to New York so that Hillary Clinton could move that Obama be declared the candidate by general acclamation. History in the making.

And I love the ritual of the roll call. I heard one of the commentators talk about it being a dry process, but I disagree. I love watching each great state being called (and the secretary of the party doing it with that big grin on her face--what a great position to be in), and listening to the delegates boast about their state accomplishments, distinguishing characteristics and distinguished citizens and leaders. I thought New Jersey was hilarious, ending their description by saying that every now and then they have a little bit of attitude. I missed getting to hear New York and Washington cast their votes aloud, but in the end there was purpose in it all.

I thought it was terrific that it was Hillary who called for the general acclamation. Sure, it was choreographed, but it was another signpost along Unity Road, and ultimately it was the right thing to do. My one quibble: I pretty much knew that the cover picture on the New York Times would be Clinton in the wake of her motion. I don't like that it's her portrait above the fold rather than Obama's. I understand why it is the way it is, but it should be Obama's face there. He's the one who made history today.

So we've got our first African American candidate for the presidency. It's a brilliant day to be an American. I feel like it's the first time in years we're living up to the ideals that made this country great in the first place.

I look forward to tonight's speeches and to Obama's acceptance tomorrow night. Amazing days, my friends. Amazing days.
scarlettina: (WW: Level of discourse)
In case anyone's curious, I've been watching C-SPAN for the complete, uninterrupted coverage of the proceedings, and then flipping to MSNBC to see Olbermann and his people do commentary. It drives me crazy when I see talking heads ignoring key speakers, so I'm editing my own coverage.

This viewing choice enabled me to see John's Kerry's fiery, passionate speech in one piece, uninterrupted. He tore McCain to pieces, and after seeing Kerry I'll take issue with any commentator who says the Dems haven't hit hard at McCain yet. If Kerry had shown the kind of fire and power he showed tonight during his campaign four years ago, he would have been elected without blinking an eye. You can read the transcript, or try to catch the speech streaming online somewhere. It's worth seeing him fire up the crowd. He was terrific.

I thought Bill Clinton was very good--not the best I've ever seen him, but very, very good. I think he was convincing in his endorsement of Obama. He broadened the discussion to foreign relations in a way no one else has yet. And I think that he used his personal charisma to fine effect on behalf of Obama's cause.

Lastly, I thought Joe Biden was very moving. I was almost disappointed that Obama showed up when he did. My feeling was that this was Biden's moment and Obama stole a little of that thunder from him. At the same time, I have to admit that I had a moment, finally seeing the two of them together on stage. There it was, our historic choice, and I was excited and moved.

Tomorrow should be fascinating.

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