Testing a Flickr Blog Function

Barack Obama: Austin Rally, Feb 23

Originally uploaded by Spinning Away.

I am using this post as a test of the Flickr blog function. I am hoping it will speed up writing posts that use a simple, standard, photo and text layout.
It seems to work quite well, [...]

In Memorium: Esther Wege

Thank you Mom for all that you did, and all that you were. Your fortitude and courage continue to be the example that I follow.
I will carry you in my heart forever. I grieve your loss, but am comforted that you are now reunited with your beloved.
I love you Mom.

Flowers from Mom’s Casket

Flowers [...]

Obama Austin Rally Draws Over 20,000 Supporters

According to the Obama HQ blog, there were approximately 20,000 people in attendance at yesterday’s rally in Austin. There were folks from all over Texas there, not just the Austin area, and there was plenty of press coverage as well, both local and national. KXAN’s coverage can be viewed here (There is a link to [...]

Obama’s Iraq Plan

Senator Obama’s Plan is outlined in depth in the legislation that he recently introduced to the Senate. There are several other related bills (Feingold, S.448, S.121, Kerry, S.RES.34, Kennedy S.233, Byrd, S.RES.39) that have been offered by other Senators that nicely compliment Obama’s bill (S.433), but Obama’s legislation is the most detailed and comprehensive of [...]

Senator Obama in Austin This Friday

I am looking forward to seeing Senator Obama in person this Friday. It is hard to imagine that he could be any more charismatic and inspiring than he is in videos and TV interviews, but I expect that he is. There is just something about him…
If you are interested in attending the Austin Rally for [...]