Ariamay's blog

This is taken from the preface to the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt by John Patrick Shanley:

Seeing as how health care seems to be a very relevant issue for the presidential primaries (and the upcoming election), I thought I'd write a quick little blog entry concerning what I know about universal health care.

I own a light green sweater that I purchased based solely on the fact that its brand was Great American Sweater. It made me feel like I was participating in some grand tradition involving fireworks and stars-n-stripes stove pipe hats. Or campfires and fingers sticky from too many s'mores.

So am I proud to own a Great American Sweater? In other words, what is my attitude toward my country?

On my way to work today, I cut through the Student Union because it was one of those days where I wanted to spend the least possible amount of time outside (you know the type... wind in your face, snow down your shirt...). As I passed the Wendy's, I noticed a blonde individual with a mohawk, a mask, and a rainbow striped cape that said: "Marriage = Two Consenting Adults."

In high school, I elected to take a 1 semester class in African history. Among other things, this class talked a little bit about slavery. And although many other bits of information from that semester have crept sneakily from my brain to disappear in sidewalk cracks, this moment sticks with me.

I had an interesting conversation with a friend several nights ago, in my cramped efficiency apartment (but that's irrelevent, just a little information on the status of my current environment). She is going through this period of intense thought concerning romantic relationships, and was equating the way a particular man makes her feel with the way the Sistine Chapel makes her feel.