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October 07, 2004
Give Bush the Running Shoe
Someday soon this blog will return to topics other than politics, but what can I say, it's an incredibly political time. Even exercise/sport is getting politicized. My friend Todd and I are going to be running in the 'Give Bush The Boot' 5K this Saturday morning. There's still time to sign up if you're interested in counteracting your anti-Bush anger or post-debate disbelief with a good dose of runner's high. It costs $20 to sign up and proceeds go to support a local chapter of the MoveOn PAC.
I've never run a 5K before but yesterday evening I ran for what I estimate to be a little bit more than 5K so I think I'm pretty much ready. The Give Bush The Boot 5K organizers have a paper pledge form for runners interested in raising funds, but since donations cannot be made online and since I can't say with certainty how such money might be spent, I am not going that route. However, if you are interested in making a pledge on behalf of my particpation in this athletic fundraiser, please make a donation to the DCCC instead. I'm falling behind in that particular contest but the DCCC can definitely use the funds and I'm happy to help channel donations their way even if I don't get to go to DC on Election Day.
On Sunday, there's another chance to throw $20 towards a worthy cause. The Cat's Cradle is hosting an Erskine Bowles benefit featuring Yo La Tengo along with special guests David Kilgour, Chris Stamey, and Mac McCaughan. YLT never disappoint live and it'll be fun to see what covers they decide to play during this strategically booked "Swing States Tour". Maybe they'll also whip out "The Evil That Men Do" from President Yo La Tengo...
Posted by Tim at October 7, 2004 04:46 PM