A little bit of history

November 10, 2008 in Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Michelle Obama, New York Times

After Obama won the election last Tuesday I received this email from “Barack” (that’s how he signs off all emails): Jenn – I’m about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first. We just made history. And I don’t want you to forget how [...]

Experiencing Campaigns

September 23, 2008 in Campaign 2008, Michelle Obama
Tags: campaign, Campaign 2008, Michelle Obama

In addition to my routine of working, carting kids back and forth and keeping up with the laundry (oh, and occasionally catching a movie with my husband), I’ve become a fervent observer of this colorful theater called The Campaign. Who among us has not caught themselves randomly switching back and forth between CNN and Fox [...]