First Lady Hairstyles

I'm not one with a superb sense of fashion, but what is up with the Hilary Clinton look alikes. The White House must have a strict regulation on a first lady's hairstyle. I mean look at Hilary Clinton and Laura Bush and the latest photos of Michelle Obama. At least Michelle hasn't lopped off the back of her hair yet, only pinned it up and styled the front to be a Clinton-a-like. If she lops off the back, then we'll know there is indeed a Stepford regulation in the White House.

Here's Michelle's latest picture:

http://www.stylelist.com/celebrity-style/style-evolution/michelle-obama

CA Budget Crisis

A very interesting article on one of the ways in which the California State budget has been a time bomb waiting to explode and how the tax breaks for the few, severly hurt the many.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-ross19-2009feb19,0,3825360.story

Book Review: The Alchemist

The story was much different from the types of books I normally read-a novelized self-help book. The novel definitely had a unique voice and tone. I did enjoy the overall message about following your dreams, no matter how many curveballs life throws you, and good things will happen.


A number of people recommended this novel to me. After reading it, I’m surprised at a couple of people's recommendations considering The Alchemist’s heavy religious symbolism and content.

I couldn’t follow every line of reasoning. Maybe I wasn’t supposed to.

I enjoyed the protagonists’ journey through new lands, but was glad the book was really short.

My principal criticism is that I got lost in some of the philosophy.