So, as it happens I have the same birthday (different year) as Madonna. I used to be a devoted fan of hers, and this fact filled me with preposterous levels of happiness whenever I happened to think of it. Anyhow,… Continue Reading
From a recent family trip to the local “wild animal park” (like a zoo, if it were run by carnies) comes this picture: It was their commitment to excellence that really struck me during our visit. (Also, the rainstorm.)
At the conclusion of one of the earlier strips in its run, the whimsical, wonderful and often brilliant Bloom County gave the world the following piece of wisdom: Life’s greatest joys are its minor triumphs. With this in mind, I… Continue Reading
I’m going to be enjoying a couple of weeks of vacation with the Better Half and the Monkey, so posting will be relatively light. Unlike some of my LOOG colleagues, we won’t be going anywhere special, and I plan to… Continue Reading
Courtesy of my best friend: Did you ever notice that NO ONE leaves the show saying “Maybe I’m not as talented as I thought.”
Who needs coffee when you can hear about this on your drive in to work? Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor of Texas, is a Methodist by tradition who, with his wife Anita, now attends an evangelical megachurch in Austin. He… Continue Reading
I’ve toyed with the idea of writing about how medical visits are typically billed for a while, but have thought of enough reasons not to to defer up until now. For one, it’s a rather dry topic. Also, I wasn’t… Continue Reading
This has been one humdinger of a political season, no? As we approached the denouement, my thoughts ran along the lines of “This can’t possibly really be happening. Is this happening? This is happening! This can’t possibly be happening.” Rinse, repeat. As of… Continue Reading
Generally speaking, I’ve tried to steer clear of too much political discussion hereabouts. With the exception of marriage equality and other gay rights issues that are of particular interest to me, I’ve made an effort to leave political analysis to… Continue Reading