Every time I read Bobby Kennedy's comments after Dr King's death, I weep for the state of political oratory in our time.

Clinton's "I feel your pain" pales in comparison, and I'm a fan of old Billy Jeff.

What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness, but is love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white or whether they be black.

Thanks for the double whammy, Karl. Crying now, to have lost the feeling that something could be done. That what I do, and the influence I have over my family, my neighbors, can make a difference. To have lost the belief that there is any candidate who approaches office as a public servant, dedicated to doing the best for the ones who need it most.

The people in public office have ground my spirit till I feel old, and tired, broken and cynical. And I just can't believe anymore, in the possibility of change for the better, in the possibility of people in power even wanting to do right by the constituents who don't own corporations.

Somewhere there has to be a MLK, a RFK, or hell, a Bill Clinton, who can rally us as a country and lead us into more compassionate and generous times. I hope.

Somewhere there has to be a MLK, a RFK, or hell, a Bill Clinton, who can rally us as a country and lead us into more compassionate and generous times. I hope.

Amen.

I can't read the "I Have a Dream" speech without crying.

Anne, how are you feeling today? Better?

Much, much better. Turns out what I had wasn't food poisoning, but (whitefonted for TMI) severe, severe blockage which led to literal indigestion--as in, not able to disgest anything that was in my stomach. Apparently, it is possible to have too much fiber. Still not quite up to snuff, but no longer feeling miserable.

Oh, poor you! Glad you're feeling better, though.

Hec - when you are around, I need your haircutting advice. I'm thinking I want to go JZ or juliana short...but with my round face, I know I need a different cut. Ideas???

Anne, eek! Scary! Did you have to go to the doctor, or figure it out on your own? I'm a skipper and a skimmer. Also? Water water water water water. Drink like you're going to the dessert.

Not Hec, but I have a full, if oval face, even when I'm thin (which I'm not so, right now). I personally think volume is key Suzi, and some sort of shape that draws attention to the eyes.

Am suddenly overcome with the urge to commit Violent Femmes filk: Big hair, I know you're the one...

Good ideas Cindy. I just wish I had a trusted stylest where I could just say - make it short and KNOW that he/she would pick a style that would work for ME. I have been trying, but I still have not found anyone that I click with.

I guess I'm still not over my stylist breakup of a year ago. I hates him and wouldn't go back, but still, he knew JUST what to do to make my hair look hot.