[ Last week's episode: "Spread the holiday cheer" ]

Since leaving for college five years ago, MJ, Claudia, and Sophie have always tried to schedule a sleepover whenever they are all back in town. For this winter holiday, MJ and Claudia are keeping that tradition, but Sophie has a New Year’s Eve party for work that, politically, she must attend.

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Regardless of who you voted for, this election should have made one thing clear: it is extremely important to voice your opinion.

What’s important to you? Taxes, the environment, health care? Who do you think is going to make the best decisions about those policies? Voting is not about popularity, but about selecting a representative to lead our community in the right direction. Your vote lets the world know where you stand on the issues.

But there are additional options. Yes, voting is extremely powerful and important, but it is not the only way to make your voice heard. Read the rest of this entry »

I am REALLY digging this song, “Blindsided” by Bon Iver. Since Dooce already made a video to it, with her looovely photos, I figured I’d share that instead of YouTube-ing it this time. Enjoy!

2008 in photos from dooce on Vimeo.

Ok, I really want to see this movie:

(PS: Thank you, Overture Films, for allowing me to embed your trailer!)

This was meant to be posted earlier, but better late than never. A little advertising humor. As Kristan said, we’ll be back shortly after the holiday break :)