Novel Effort
Writing is hard work. I haven’t been able to do it, despite trying. I always have these great ideas for novels. I read stories in the news, and I can’t help but get inspired. Take this story, for example —… Continue Reading
Month: May 2007
The Problem of Torture
In the most recent Republican debate, there was an interesting exchange between the three leading candidates concerning the issue of torture. The hypothetical question was placed to the candidates that there had been suicide bombings in the U.S., and a… Continue Reading
Happy Meal Indeed
In Chicago, your Happy Meal comes with: Cheeseburger Small Fries Small Drink Toy Weed Pipe Lighter That’s a good value for $3.99.
WTF?
Today, I got a most unpleasant piece of mail. I’ve long been suggesting that one of the nice things about Tennessee was that the government is relatively libertarian in its outlook; the state does not govern or do things more… Continue Reading
Cat v. Tortoise
Three Roses
Three years ago this day, the very best thing that has ever happened to me, happened to me. I’ve been happier, healthier, and better in every way that I can think of since then. And only one person gets to… Continue Reading
Abdication
The President has found his war czar. Should When things don’t go very well as Iraq’s parliament retires for a two-month recess and eventually reconvenes for its rigorous schedule of meeting for two hours a day three days a week,… Continue Reading
Short Attention Span Politics
Start with the Democrats, with each candidacy reduced to a few words. Then move on to the Republicans, whose summaries are even terser. If you’re like me, you’ll wind up wanting a general election between Zombie Ronald Reagan and Zombie… Continue Reading
Death of an Evangelist
Jerry Falwell has died and, like Andrew Sullivan, I can think of nothing particularly complimentary about the guy to say. Andrew Sullivan will pray for Falwell but that’s a fruitless exercise if you ask me.
European Narrative
Europeans sometimes seem to forget that the visual arts are about narrative. Their movies, TV shows, and music videos sometimes just… end. Case in point (if it ever loads): That’s an enjoyable little pop song, fun and peppy. Quite popular… Continue Reading