Metal Meredith

I promised myself that I would get more educated about our Constitution this year. I haven’t done a very good job. Now, I found this which has peaked my curiosity:

(HD) A More Perfect Union from Andrew Sloat on Vimeo.

I also have looked up sites that explain the Constitution like I am in 1st grade. That is what I really need.

In this election year, I implore all of you to do a little research and rediscover what this country was built on. I think we all need a refresher after what we have been through. 

I am just heartsick right now. I loved this man. I was talking with Phil the other night and about how I have crushes on many newsmen. Tom Brokaw, Brian Jennings, Peter Jennings, Matt Lauer, etc. No explanation.

During this and the past election seasons, I know I said many times how I would love to just give Tim Russert a hug. I still would like to. I am so sad. 

No matter who I support, no matter how much I am sick of hearing it all, no matter how I feel about politics in general, I am thrilled to be living during this time in America.

I am excited that I am alive for this. I am thrilled that Vivienne won’t know any different. The sky is the limit, isn’t it? (I had a dream 2 nights ago that the Obama family took Vivienne for the weekend and took her to see a Terminator movie. My 5 year old, a Terminator movie! Not sure what my mind is trying to tell me, but obviously all of this is weighing heavily).

And even though my Dad likes to send me political crap that makes me cringe and sometimes hurts my feelings, he can’t even deny that this is pretty darn cool, historically speaking. 

This article made me smile. I still watch Mr Rogers from time to time. Not sure why, but I was kind of surprised that I knew all the words to the songs he sang. It still warms my heart to watch the show.

Wear a sweater, honor Mr. Rogers

Event aimed at paying tribute to children’s TV pioneer who died 5 years ago
The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH - A tribute to children’s public television pioneer Fred Rogers will include an effort to get people everywhere to wear a sweater on what would have been his 80th birthday. March 20th is being promoted as “Sweater Day” to honor Rogers, who died of cancer five years ago. A sweater was his trademark garb on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” David Newell, who played speedy deliveryman Mr. McFeely on the show, appears in a YouTube video that touts the event. “Sweater Day” is the capstone to a six-day celebration planned by Family Communications Inc. of Pittsburgh. Rogers created the company to produce his show.