I'm a happy guy!

Hi everyone!

So much has been going on the past week or so, I just haven't had time to post like I normally do. This is just a reminder to watch the debate tomorrow night - it will be the last time you likely see Barack and John on the same stage.

For those of you on the UGA Campus, there is a debate between the Young Dems and Young Reps tonight at Phi Kappa. Check the site for more information.

Buenos noches!

Josh

The debate: Did you see it?

Wow! Did you see the debate?

I just have one (well, a few actually) thing to say to Sarah Palin: Your textbook knowledge of the issues facing America is simply not enough. Your rehearsed responses don't fool anyone. While some polls show you "won" the debate - although winning a debate, in my opinion, is simply a phenomenon - you sincerely showed your lack of true knowledge in the debate last night. By not responding to the questions at hand, and instead choosing to revert back to the topics you studied up on in the nights prior to the debate. Overall, Sarah, you did a fantastic job trying to demean Barack and Joe through your spiteful attacks which lacked the background to be considered successful. Both dems and reps can see this in the footage.

Ugh! Sarah Palin? Really?

Don't change a thing

Fall is officially here (well, as of a few days ago) and the air in Athens is cooling down. The dog-days of summer seem to be a recent memory now, but I am - as always - embracing this change of pace in weather. This is my favorite time of year for many reasons ...

• Fall is a great time for fly fishing in North Georgia - one of my favorite activities. The DNR revs up the delayed harvest program and there are plenty of fish to be caught all through Georgia's mountain streams.
• In general, outdoor activities are simply more pleasurable. Walking through downtown, North Campus, or at one of the many parks in the area gains a new sense of appeal. Picnicking or outdoor dining suddenly become desirable.
• College football! :-)
• Everyone throws their big annual events and festivals. Good food and good memories are plentiful as a result of this. (Look for a future blog post with some hints at good, local events.)
• The holidays are closer than ever ... Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all offer a change of pace for students and an opportunity to spend time with our families we never see. More good food, too.

Enjoy the weather while it lasts, for it will soon be cold and blustery in Georgia.

Still at the SLC ... writing a paper I've struggled over for weeks now. I'm still not getting anywhere and this thing is due Friday. Why can't more experts write on identity and place in Nuyorican poetry?!

Buenos noches, mi amigos! Voy a ir a la casa esta los fines de semana!

Josh Barnett
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