THE DKOS FAQ PLAINLY states...
Diaries should be substantive. A good guideline is that if you don't have at least three solid paragraphs to write about your subject, you should probably post a comment in an open thread, or in a recent diary or front-page post that covers a topic relevant to what you wish to write about.
I would add that tight writing, careful research, insightful analysis -- these are the ingredients of the best diaries. And of course the carefully chosen word.
But sometimes, only pictures -- and the look in a soldier's eyes -- will do...
Eight days ago, Afghanistan. A memorial for a fallen comrade...
Two days ago, Kuwait, as Obama speaks...
Yesterday, Germany. A 23 year-old infantryman recovers from a grenade attack in which 9 of his comrades died...
Two days ago, Kuwait, as Obama speaks...
Three weeks ago, Boston. A family grieves at the funeral for a National Guardsman killed in Afghanistan...
Two days ago, Kuwait, as Obama speaks...
Last Sunday. A paratrooper comes home...
Two days ago, Kuwait, as Obama speaks...
Three weeks ago, Iraq. Boys weep for their slain father...
Two days ago, Kuwait, as Obama speaks...
Four months ago, Haditha, Iraq. John McCain on his way to tour a market.
Two days ago, Kuwait, as Obama speaks...
I will work to elect Barack Obama for many reasons, but especially because...
...after seeing him through a soldier's eyes, my conscience will let me do no less.
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