January 2009
16 posts
Confused about Muslims? Give one a call →
lawful:
meltinyourmouth:
Ever wonder what the Quran has to say about terrorism? Why Muslim women wear veils? What Islam teaches about Jesus?
Ask a Muslim. All you have to do is call 1-877-WHY-ISLAM.
A billboard advertising the toll-free number sprang up last month on FM 1960 near Interstate 45. Similar ones have also been posted in San Antonio, Dallas, El Paso and two dozen other U.S....
“On this day of new beginnings, with hearts lifted high in hope, may we be a...”
– A Diverse First Presidential Morning Prayer - NYTimes.com
Indie Rock Moms Sound Off!, eMusic →
‘Most indie bands routinely name-check favorite artists and influential albums, but there’s a whole group of people who often don’t get the credit they deserve: the moms. They’re the ones who hear all the demos, the revisions and the non-starters. They’re the ones who attend underpopulated shows in questionable locations. And they’re the ones who offer support...
Books - From Books, President-elect Barack Obama... →
“The campaign staff has started teasing Mr. Favreau about his newfound celebrity....”
– What Would Obama Say? - New York Times
[Obama’s head speechwriter during the campaign was 26-year-old Jon Favreau. 26 years old! Multiple exclamation points!!!! I totally feel like an underachiever now. -Y]
Elizabeth Alexander's Poem at the Inauguration of...
everybodycares:
melissawalker:
Praise Song For the Day Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each others’ eyes or not, about to speak or speaking. All about us is noise. All about us is noise and bramble, thorn and din, each one of our ancestors on our tongues. Someone is stitching up a hem, darning a hole in a uniform, patching a tire, repairing the things in...
Ahead of Inauguration, Jenna and Barbara Give Tips... →
[this is surprisingly actually kinda lovely. the ending is great:
‘He is our father, not the sketch in a paper or part of a skit on TV. Many people will think they know him, but they have no idea how he felt the day you were born, the pride he felt on your first day of school, or how much you both love being his daughters. So here is our most important piece of advice: remember who your dad...
Op-Ed Contributor - Dear Sir Obama - Presidential... →
my favorite! -
Dear Sir Obama,
These are the first 10 things you should do as president:
1. Make everyone read books. […]