Toni Morrison and other writers are impressed by Obama and looking forward to having a thinking, literary president. Author of THE AUDACITY OF HOPE and DREAMS FROM MY FATHER (both of which I'm about to read), Barack Obama seems to possess something no president has displayed in my lifetime: a talent not only for speaking well, but also for thinking and writing well. Morrison says that when Obama gave his acceptance speech, she "was convinced that he had written it himself, and therefore that he was saying things that he actually believed and had considered."
I couldn't put it better myself (I'm no Toni Morrison). For me, this is the most admirable thing about Obama and the singular reason I like him so much and am so confident that he will do great things. Everything he says is said so eloquently and therefore convincing. He never seems like a guy reading some speech-writer's labored speech written for mass consumption. He speaks with feeling and always seems to present his own thoughts.
Here is the article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/ap_en_ot/writers_and_obama
Friday, November 7, 2008
A New Era/Obamakinder
The righteous wind has blown hard at our backs and we find our selves here--just past this historical precipice. Allow me to explain:
Barack Hussein Obama, an African American, has been elected President of the United States of America. But I am sure this does not come as news to you, you may have read it in the paper by now. Many have been inspired--and this is why i speak to you tonight. Because Sherri and Shaul have caught a whiff of this righteous wind and have decided to combine our forces to bring you a blog full of wonder, brilliance, and puns. If you are a fan of Obama, or you are a fan of Sherri, this is the right place for you. If you are a fan of Shaul, or you are a fan of Sherri and Shaul, then this is certainly the right place for you. If you do not like one, or any of the aforementioned modern historical figures/groups, then you might still get something out of reading a post on an occasional late night foray into the depths of the Internet where this blog is entombed.
My Obama experience of the day:
If you have not already heard, I have been operating my own in-home tutoring service for children with learning differences since July. This means that my evenings are spent in the company of some pretty fascinating and diverse children and families. One of my clients tonight, I will call him Schubert to protect his privacy, was talking wildly about the Obama win when I arrived at his house this evening. His mom and I went through the usual: historic, inspiring, choking up, I hope he doesn't disappoint... Then Schubert said to me, "there's going to be a Jewish President one day!" the boy being Jewish himself found this idea liberating. "Obama being elected gives you hope for that, huh?" I asked. "yup" he responded.
I was struck. Obama's victory did not only inspire the African Americans of this country who have been oppressed for so long, but it has opened the minds of so many people, and inspired every minority in this country to believe that they, too, have no intrinsic limitations to their dreams.
And the kids. The kids watching this--too young to vote. Those childrens' world will be far more tolerant than ours. I dream that they will grow up and be formed in a time in history that instills the ideals of hope and Obamacan justice into their fundamental understandings of existence. I may have waited in line and cast my ballot for this man whom i idolize, but somehow i felt this sixth grade boy, isolated in so many ways, had some type of deeper understanding of what happened on Tuesday than I could ever hope to be able to see.
As for the future of this blog? Watch out world, Sherri and I are collaborating on a new audio podcast for your downloading and listening pleasure. Cause what's better than reading our pretentious writing? Listening to our offensive, yet hilarious conversations. Right, Sherri?
Barack Hussein Obama, an African American, has been elected President of the United States of America. But I am sure this does not come as news to you, you may have read it in the paper by now. Many have been inspired--and this is why i speak to you tonight. Because Sherri and Shaul have caught a whiff of this righteous wind and have decided to combine our forces to bring you a blog full of wonder, brilliance, and puns. If you are a fan of Obama, or you are a fan of Sherri, this is the right place for you. If you are a fan of Shaul, or you are a fan of Sherri and Shaul, then this is certainly the right place for you. If you do not like one, or any of the aforementioned modern historical figures/groups, then you might still get something out of reading a post on an occasional late night foray into the depths of the Internet where this blog is entombed.
My Obama experience of the day:
If you have not already heard, I have been operating my own in-home tutoring service for children with learning differences since July. This means that my evenings are spent in the company of some pretty fascinating and diverse children and families. One of my clients tonight, I will call him Schubert to protect his privacy, was talking wildly about the Obama win when I arrived at his house this evening. His mom and I went through the usual: historic, inspiring, choking up, I hope he doesn't disappoint... Then Schubert said to me, "there's going to be a Jewish President one day!" the boy being Jewish himself found this idea liberating. "Obama being elected gives you hope for that, huh?" I asked. "yup" he responded.
I was struck. Obama's victory did not only inspire the African Americans of this country who have been oppressed for so long, but it has opened the minds of so many people, and inspired every minority in this country to believe that they, too, have no intrinsic limitations to their dreams.
And the kids. The kids watching this--too young to vote. Those childrens' world will be far more tolerant than ours. I dream that they will grow up and be formed in a time in history that instills the ideals of hope and Obamacan justice into their fundamental understandings of existence. I may have waited in line and cast my ballot for this man whom i idolize, but somehow i felt this sixth grade boy, isolated in so many ways, had some type of deeper understanding of what happened on Tuesday than I could ever hope to be able to see.
As for the future of this blog? Watch out world, Sherri and I are collaborating on a new audio podcast for your downloading and listening pleasure. Cause what's better than reading our pretentious writing? Listening to our offensive, yet hilarious conversations. Right, Sherri?
Thursday, November 6, 2008
obama mix
i almost forgot! i made this playlist to celebrate obama's victory. lots of DJs are making amazing mixes that probably top mine, but i still enjoyed putting this together and want to share. hallelujah!
http://www.zshare.net/download/50950726888aa7d6/
tracklist:
Obama2008 - FMB (Daedalus)
Electioneering - Radiohead
What's Goin On? (Pts. I & II) - Marvin Gaye
Only People - John Lennon
Can I Kick It? - A Tribe Called Quest
Funky President (People It's Bad) - James Brown
Mama Said Knock You Out (Z-Trip Remix) - LL Cool J
AerObama - Daft Punk vs. Adam Freeland
MIMS Feat Jr. Reid Barock Star 2 - thanks to penned madness
A Change is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Shaka - Q-Tip feat. President Obama (via pennedmadness)
Changes - David Bowie
Black President - Nas
White House Twist - The Twistin' Kings
Who Wouldn't Love a Man Like That - Mable John
Lick a Shot for Obama - Jay-Z
Thank You Lord - Bob Marley
http://www.zshare.net/download/50950726888aa7d6/
tracklist:
Obama2008 - FMB (Daedalus)
Electioneering - Radiohead
What's Goin On? (Pts. I & II) - Marvin Gaye
Only People - John Lennon
Can I Kick It? - A Tribe Called Quest
Funky President (People It's Bad) - James Brown
Mama Said Knock You Out (Z-Trip Remix) - LL Cool J
AerObama - Daft Punk vs. Adam Freeland
MIMS Feat Jr. Reid Barock Star 2 - thanks to penned madness
A Change is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Shaka - Q-Tip feat. President Obama (via pennedmadness)
Changes - David Bowie
Black President - Nas
White House Twist - The Twistin' Kings
Who Wouldn't Love a Man Like That - Mable John
Lick a Shot for Obama - Jay-Z
Thank You Lord - Bob Marley
President Obama!!!
i've never been so proud to call a man our president (-elect). finally, someone intelligent, eloquent, sympathetic, and positive running our country! it's still so unreal. it is so refreshing and energizing to feel, for the first time, respect, pride and admiration for our country. i truly think obama will be a great president, and it seems the whole word agrees: http://obama2008.s3.amazonaws.com/headlines.html
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