Ursula's Not So Secret HistoryThe inner thoughts of a 30-something single gal who recently moved from Chicago to London.Soup- May 31, 2008 A few months ago a casual acquaintance told me that reheated soup never taste as good as when you first make it. At the time I completely dismissed her opinion, however, after a recent helping, I am starting to come around to her way of thinking.http://www.barzey.com/archives/2008/05/soup.html Hope Still Lives- May 20, 2008 As Senator Kennedy battles malignant brain tumor, I'll say a prayer for he and family. I served as an Intern in his Boston office almost 20 years ago and as a result, he will always have a special place in my heart for being a man of great conviction and courage -- especially on issues related to imroving the lives of those less fortunate. Thus, as there definitely is a change coming, I hope he'll be around for many more years to see it played out.http://www.barzey.com/archives/2008/05/hope_still_live.html An American Tragedy- May 11, 2008 I completely agree with Andrew Sullivan's analysis of the Clintons campaign to recapture the White House -- in the process they are completely destroying themselves and their legacy. So sad! From The Sunday Times May 11, 2008 Hillary Clintons suicidal gamble with race poison Andrew Sullivan From the very beginning, the premise and the promise of Barack Obamas campaign was that it would transcend race. And last autumn the Obama team also knew this was the only way it could win. The...http://www.barzey.com/archives/2008/05/clintons_suicid.html It's Official- May 3, 2008 Ken Livingstone was defeated by approximately 140,000 votes. Londoners have gone mad! Boris Johnson CON 1,168,738 Ken Livingstone LAB 1,028,966 Seriously! What were they thinking Ken Livingstone was a bit arrogant at times, but he was a damn good Mayor these last 8 years and played a key role in helping London to become one of the "greatest cities of the 21st Century." He willed be missed.http://www.barzey.com/archives/2008/05/its_official.html May Day Massacre- May 2, 2008 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Labour Party lost an astonishing 331 council seats in local elections across England and Wales yesterday. In addition, the incumbent London Mayor Ken Livingstone looks set to be defeated by gaffe-prone conservative politican Boris Johnson. God help us! The next four years are going to be very interesting if not entertaining. Peter Brookes cartoon via The Times.http://www.barzey.com/archives/2008/05/may_day_massacr.html |