And is that really how right-wingers party? Cause, to get West Baltimore about it "They ain't hitting on nothing."

They probably aren't going to show the endangered species buffet and the homeless person shooting gallery on TV.

Huh: In Relative Terms, Alaska Has Bigger Black Population than GOP Convention.

I am starting to kind of love Gail Collins [link]

"This was shortly after two very prominent Republican commentators got caught trashing Palin’s candidacy when they thought an MSNBC microphone had been turned off. There has been a lot of that going around this year, people. We can do better. In the years to come, let us teach our children that if you can’t say anything nice about somebody, step away from the voice enhancement equipment."

Yesterday morning on the radio a caller was complaining that in watching the Republican convention she only saw "two black faces". The host assured her that there were more there - 36 total ... out of 6,000.

I'm avoiding convention crap because it fills me with rage.

Oh Sean. You and poor S. If there is is anything I can do to help, let me know. I've had my share of ICU experiences so you have my deepest sympathies.

Hi y'all. School started yesterday. Oof. I ran into one of the kids who hassled me and N and K this summer when we were walking by the school.

I was with another teacher and I walked up to him and said, "Chris, you're one of the few white kids here which means it's easy to remember you. I heard you this summer threatening me and my family. I reported it to the school police. You better pray nothing ever happens to us, not even a tagged word on one of our trash cans or an accident that causes us harm. Because you're the first person the police will come after."

He blinked and I walked away.

Damn, good for you Kat. Little punk.

Hoping like hell S is doing better this morning.

Oh dear, I just saw a post elsewhere where someone referred to Palin as Governer Umbridge. I nearly nosed my water.

Also hope like hell S is better, and much coping/strength to Sean.

Go, Kat!

Sending vibes for S and Sean.

Thanks, everyone. I had no calls through the night, so I'm hoping that's a good sign. I'm getting ready to head back to the hospital now.

I accidentally heard some of Romney's speech on the way home and I just... argh. It was all strawmen, from beginning to end. Liberals hate businessmen, liberals think big government makes America strong (um, does he think the DOD is private enterprise), and he managed to refer to the mortgage crisis and in the next sentence advocate deregulation. WTF.

Damned punk kids.

Thanks, Kat. You and the kids have often been in our thoughts as well. I would update S on their progress as you would report, and show her pictures as they would appear. For all the stress I've been through with her health, I can only imagine what you've been through. I hope all is well with you and your family.