City Life.
Having grown up in S.F. has really spoiled me with regards to its obvious offerings. I measure every city against S.F. in some way. I've become arrogant by virtue of where I've lived,...that in a way, I've become more tolerant and cosmopolitan, or more worldly and progressive, or more politically or socially aware than most.
Some cities come close: Madrid, Amsterdam, the Hague, Delft, Granada, Seattle, Vancouver, and D.C. And when one thinks of S.F., you think of it's historical importance, it's beautiful and completely unique geography, it's avant-garde politics, and it's cultural contributions. As for Washington, just being here and walking through the city, reading it's newspapers, seeing the red-bricked Colonials, driving across the Chesapeake into the Capitol, I am struck by the undeniable importance of this city to this country, and to the world; for better or worse. The number of political movers and shakers, Legal Firms, Federal headquarters, etc. etc. are soo concentrated that much like an aspiring actress is drawn to Hollywood to dream of making their mark on the silver screen, one goes to Washington to make their mark on the world. I don't know...it just feels that way here.
Anywayz, I've been reading about former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto's assassination. I'm so utterly saddened by this. According to everything I've heard or read, this murder cannot be more accurately characterized than as an act of evil...and a true act of terrorism...one that attacks at "Hope".
Also, if you are going to read only ONE book this year, please, please, please read "Kite Runner". Great literature has the power to transform the audience/reader; the way they see the world and see themselves within that world. "Kite Runner" does just that. It will blow you away.
Also reading "The Audacity of Hope" by Obama. I was skeptical about him going in...much too idealistic, not at all a realist. I think I'm changing my mind. If he means what he says,...well then again, if any politician means what he/she says. The Craftsman's wife is reading this book as well...we should compare notes.
Talk to you tomorrow
Some cities come close: Madrid, Amsterdam, the Hague, Delft, Granada, Seattle, Vancouver, and D.C. And when one thinks of S.F., you think of it's historical importance, it's beautiful and completely unique geography, it's avant-garde politics, and it's cultural contributions. As for Washington, just being here and walking through the city, reading it's newspapers, seeing the red-bricked Colonials, driving across the Chesapeake into the Capitol, I am struck by the undeniable importance of this city to this country, and to the world; for better or worse. The number of political movers and shakers, Legal Firms, Federal headquarters, etc. etc. are soo concentrated that much like an aspiring actress is drawn to Hollywood to dream of making their mark on the silver screen, one goes to Washington to make their mark on the world. I don't know...it just feels that way here.
Anywayz, I've been reading about former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto's assassination. I'm so utterly saddened by this. According to everything I've heard or read, this murder cannot be more accurately characterized than as an act of evil...and a true act of terrorism...one that attacks at "Hope".
Also, if you are going to read only ONE book this year, please, please, please read "Kite Runner". Great literature has the power to transform the audience/reader; the way they see the world and see themselves within that world. "Kite Runner" does just that. It will blow you away.
Also reading "The Audacity of Hope" by Obama. I was skeptical about him going in...much too idealistic, not at all a realist. I think I'm changing my mind. If he means what he says,...well then again, if any politician means what he/she says. The Craftsman's wife is reading this book as well...we should compare notes.
Talk to you tomorrow
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