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"Democracy in America"
Jul. 29th, 2006 02:58 pmI just got done watching one of the absolute best episodes of Northern Exposure. Imh-fannish-o, it should be required viewing for anyone wanting to take part in the electoral process, whether voting, running, or taking part in a campaign. Yes, I realize the problems of the country and the world are bigger than can be addressed here, and that’s not my purpose. Neither is it the purpose of the episode. Rather it is a look at democracy through the microcosm of Cicely, Alaska.
( Warning: Spoilers ahead )
To add to all this patriotic sentiment, I finally feel like I've had a 4th of July. To me, July 4 doesn't feel quite complete without some combination of family picnic, fireworks, and/or viewing 1776. This year, I was in Culpeper, Va. It was kind of an odd day, as I spent a lot of it on my own while George did film-type things for the Culpeper parade. So I didn't get any of the things that make the 4th feel like the 4th for me. But two nights ago, we had my mom and dad over to watch 1776. I've loved that show ever since I worked on a local stage production almost 10 years ago. It brings the personalities to life in a way I never experienced in history class.
God bless America.
( Warning: Spoilers ahead )
To add to all this patriotic sentiment, I finally feel like I've had a 4th of July. To me, July 4 doesn't feel quite complete without some combination of family picnic, fireworks, and/or viewing 1776. This year, I was in Culpeper, Va. It was kind of an odd day, as I spent a lot of it on my own while George did film-type things for the Culpeper parade. So I didn't get any of the things that make the 4th feel like the 4th for me. But two nights ago, we had my mom and dad over to watch 1776. I've loved that show ever since I worked on a local stage production almost 10 years ago. It brings the personalities to life in a way I never experienced in history class.
God bless America.
