So I've been joking about all the "As soon as Obama's president everything in the universe will be perfect" stuff. Really I have. But then - today, the first full day of his presidency, not only do they announce that Bradley Whitford is signing on to a Joss Whedon movie (thanks for the tip, mizg), but now it looks like the Veronica Mars movie is a go. ( Read more... )

Here are the pictures I took at the Obama rally I attended on January 5, 2008.

(Yes, I finally uploaded an Obama userpic for the occasion.)

I can't believe it's actually happening. I couldn't sleep last night - like Christmas Eve. I'm trying to think of something actually meaningful to say, but I can't come up with the words. Maybe later after it actually happens and sinks in.

A little over a year ago, I shook his hand...
( and there's video proof. )

Okay, I hope the video of Driving Change: The Role of Activists during the Obama Administration will be available to watch later (as well as streaming live), because clearly I must see this ( Read more... )

This is pretty much the best video ever.

( The West Wing credits, but different )

"Senator Jeanne Shaheen" sounds really nice, I have to say.

And NPR just said something like "President Bush has thirteen more days in office" and I practically fell over in shock. Apparently I hadn't let myself realize how soon the Inauguration is.