A different perspective

I was talking to a friend on the phone a few days ago about newsroom politics, and he said something to the effect of, "I don't know that you're the best person to bounce this off of, because our thoughts are so alike."

The more I thought about it, the more profound that was. He's a wise man in that respect. How many times do we talk about getting a different perspective, and yet, how many times do we seek out someone who thinks very much like us for feedback and advice? How many times do journalists talk about making sure all sides of a conflict are represented and about getting "fresh voices" into a publication, and yet, how many times do journalists look up the same numbers in their rolodexes for comments on a story?

That's one reason why I like to look at my friends' friends lists. I especially like looking at the friends lists of those of my lj friends I see as being the most *unlike* me, because I'm the most likely to run across other lj-ers I wouldn't normally read.

Apostrophe's

An article about "grammar wars," for brighn:

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=4701134

My Baby-- he's alright

dionysus1999 has often made comments to the effect that he sometimes doesn't know why I put up with him. I think part of any healthy long-term relationshp is just the ability to put up with one another's shit.

I've been really moody, cranky and stressed out for weeks now, and I'm amazed at the way he loves me and puts up with me. Thanks, babe.

I'm probably feeling a bit mushy because we're quickly coming up on 7 years married, 11 as a couple.

I love you, sweetie.