We Wuz Robbed
Granted, the US team should never have allowed itself to fall two goals behind Slovenia. But it sure looks to me like we got the go-ahead goal with no foul called first. That goal should have counted, and the USA,… Continue Reading
Month: June 2010
Sometimes You Really Need A Second Television Set
David Makoeya was a 61-year-old man who lived in Limpopo Province, Republic of South Africa. Like any sports fan would be, he was excited about the world’s biggest sporting event coming to his nation, and he wanted to watch Germany… Continue Reading
Always A Low Priority
The Daily Show takes on history: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c An Energy-Independent Future www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Contemporary talk of “green power” is no different than the… Continue Reading
French Garden Chicken
Four ½ breasts of chicken, filleted¼ pound black forest ham, sliced very thinly½ cup salt¼ cup sugar1 cup white wine1 cucumber2 carrots3 stalks celery1 medium shallot1 white onion2 lemons8 oz. crème fraîcheplenty of freshly-chopped parsleyplenty of freshly-chopped chives powdered garlicground… Continue Reading
Why No-Fault Divorce Is Good For Marriages
I was astonished to learn last night that New York State does not have no-fault divorces. If the columnists at Freakonomics are to be believed, a switch to no-fault divorce benefits neither the “monied” nor the “un-monied” spouse; it does… Continue Reading
Promise Breaker
When I first seriously looked at Barack Obama as a candidate for President, the thing I liked best was that he took civil liberties seriously. He really got it that freedom is what America is realy, really, all about. If… Continue Reading
TL’s SSS
My “Social Security Statement” came recently. Most of you Readers in the United States get these, too — these are the four-page mailers from the Social Security Administration. They list your lifetime of earnings taxed for Social Security and Medicare,… Continue Reading
The Great Vuvuzela Debate Of 2010
Admist a June so filled with heavy stuff like massive oil spills, a global financial meltdown, a Presidency spinning out of control, Constitutional philosophy, historical disputes, and ultimate questions about the supernatural, it’s good to spend a moment on something… Continue Reading
Looks Better This Way
Chris Clarke (Coyote Crossing) visits Sunrise Rock. No cross. Enjoy it while it lasts, Chris; eventually, something’s going back up there.
Perry v. Schwarzenegger, Last Day (UPDATED)
Today will be the closing arguments in the Federal challenge to California’s Proposition 8. By the close of business, Pacific time, the case will be in the hands of Judge Vaughn Walker. It will almost certainly be appealed to the… Continue Reading