November 20th, 2008 by aarondietz

November 17th, 2008 by aarondietz

Fortunately, I.M.Pei got video footage, so you can watch it here.

I’m working on a fantastic six minutes to perform for Jonathan Evison (author of All About Lulu), in just a few weeks.

The Details

7pm
December 11
Third Place Books
Lake Forest Park, WA
Free show!
Free beer!
Free Appalachian wedding buffet!*

* Appalachian wedding buffet = Little smokey cheddars, Ho-Ho’s, PBR, Alka Seltzer….

November 11th, 2008 by aarondietz

We can’t shut the opposition out or pretend the opposition doesn’t exist. We have to live with them, and help them understand how to live with us.

FREE SHOW! If you’re in Seattle Friday night, I’ll be in a 3-piece suit, reading at the KNOCK Magazine release party. 7pm. Jewel Box Theater inside The Rendezvous. (I’m also opening for Jonathan Evison on December 11 – that one’s free, too, and even includes free beer and an Appalachian wedding buffet.)

November 10th, 2008 by aarondietz

Let’s watch out for new looks glossing over the same old approach. Change is not a decoration.

November 9th, 2008 by aarondietz

Okay. Obama is the president-elect. Now it’s time to play the cynic and push for what we want. Nothing will change without hard work at the grassroots level.

November 6th, 2008 by aarondietz

So, this is what it feels like to have a leader you care about. It’s wonderful, inspiring, and frightening all at the same time.

November 5th, 2008 by aarondietz

I think during Obama’s victory speech, millions of tiny tentacles went out and attached to the bellies of U.S. citizens, including mine. And it’s weird, because I didn’t mind.

November 4th, 2008 by aarondietz

Let’s proceed as if we are a whole.

November 2nd, 2008 by aarondietz

You might be familiar with what happened on my last blog (here).

Summary: McCain supporters (and one blatant racist) commented heavily. Some comments were benign, but a majority of the comments were either sexist, racist, overly-combative, or just downright rude.

Many people responded to these comments. These responses came primarily from pro-Obama and supporters of independents in the election. Their responses were factual, issue-focused, respectful, and just downright wonderful. If you were involved in a positive way, I thank you.

And while being a McCain supporter doesn’t in any way mean you are a rude person, arguments based on fear, misinformation, and name-calling are tactics I associate with the McCain campaign.

On the contrary, a measured, logical response focused on the issues is something I associate with the Obama campaign.

If this is any indication of which candidate would make the better president, the choice is very clear.

In any case, whatever happens on Tuesday, let’s proceed respectfully. Antagonistic participation in the political war of polar opposites is for petty people.