I'm getting a bit freaked that a storm is blowing towards my old home town. I've watched the slow but steady rebuilding of New Orleans. Emphasis on slow. I call it a personal rebuilding. Everyone I know is really just doing what they can on their own. It would be a true disaster to have another big setback.
Speaking of disasters, let's see how George W. responds to this one.
Fingers crossed....
Obama is an awesome speaker and as I wrote yesterday, it's wonderful to be a part of American history. But it's important to stay objective and just cover the event. Period.
At political conventions wierd stuff is supposed to happen...and it does! Last night I shared a cab with two other folks leaving the convention. Turns out they are actually Hillary Clinton's hair and makeup team! It was an interesting ride. I learned a lot. Plus I scored a new haircut and pantsuit!
One of the great perks of working these conventions is getting to hang with my brother, Steve.
It's easy as a journalist to get jaded. As a cartoonist, I just naturally see everything in terms of humor or sarcasm...But just moments ago, watching Barack Obama officially become the first African-American nominee of a major American party, I know I just witnessed first hand a great moment in the history of our country and it's a privilege to be a part of it.
---Walt
The giant parking lot surrounded by gates for protesters is almost always empty
But last night, as I left to go out for a few drinks with friends, there was a lone guy in there doing this. Now there's a cause we can all get behind!
A funny thing happened on the way into the convention hall.
Outside the work tent, the national media is offered only the finest cuisine.
