Archive for October, 2008

a tree grows in pittsburgh

October 23rd, 2008

So here I was, canvassing in this tough neighborhood.  It was a beautiful, crisp fall afternoon with the sky that blue blue color it can be sometimes.  And I start to hear these birds.  Not just a couple.  Tons of them.  I look up and see this tree.  Taking up its own space between two [...]

you know what i’m saying?

October 22nd, 2008

I spent the weekend canvassing in Pittsburgh. I was part of an LGBT posse from NYC. We drove (a long way). Our charge was twofold. First, we would canvass in a very poor African American neighborhood. Pro-Obama but historically very low turnout. I guess you have to feel like you matter before you can believe [...]

experiencing technical difficulties – please stand by

October 20th, 2008

I am in the process of rebuilding my library of 2008 blog posts.  That is the reason for the current gap between the post above and below this one.  Don’t ask.


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