Friday, December 12, 2008

Warm and FUZZZY

When I was little, one thing made me happy during the holiday season. Hot chocolate, blankets and movies. As the years have progressed and I have become more evolved as a person, every holiday season I love to snuggle up with some hot chocolate and a movie. This past year is where I derive my warmest and most fuzzy memory of them all.

Last year on December 21st my brother and I watched all three Lord of the Rings throughout the course of the day. If you haven't seen the Lord of the Rings series, they are three hours each. We spent nine hours secluded in my little basement sippin hot chocolate and watching the most epic battles scenes known to man. I know that doesn't sound warm and fuzzy to a lot of people. But that time with my favorite person in the world just watching movies was my fuzziest memory of them all.

Monday, December 8, 2008

NY Times

sac·ro·sanct · (adjective)
1 : most sacred or holy : inviolable
2 : treated as if holy : immune from criticism or violation

When I read my about my first person, I came across Bob Herbert who is a columnist for the New York Times. He caught my eye because I like to think of myself as a columnist I suppose. Bob Herbert joined the NY Times staff in 1993 and he writes a twice a week column about social trends or political affairs. Although Mr. Herbert has established himself as a wonderful columnist even his works aren't sacrosanct. He often receives criticism about his work from the general public.
The next person I chose to take a look at was Lynn Zinser. She caught my eye because she is a sports writer for the Times which is somewhat surprising. I'm not saying it's weird that she is a woman sports writer, it is just unique. She has been on the staff since 2003 and she typically covers Olympic athletes. She is pretty awesome, end of story.