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Guns in America: I have a lot of questions.
July 23, 2012
I’ve never taken much time to formulate any kind of political standing when it comes to the interpretation and implementation of our beloved second amendment. When my brother took me to a shooting range a few years ago, I was disturbed and humbled by the power of the gun in my hand. One trip was […]
Thoughts for Aurora
July 20, 2012
During a July 20th midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises, a 24 year-old man opened fire on an Aurora, Colorado audience killing 12 people and injuring 40-50 others. You can read more about the incident by clicking here. I feel compelled to write because I always do when faced with life’s best and worst. […]
When There’s Fire: Passers-by unite to rescue trapped motorcyclist (BBC News)
September 13, 2011
Click the link below and watch the video. BBC News – Passers-by unite to rescue trapped motorcyclist. As most people who watch this will be, I was moved and impressed by the will of strangers to save one man’s life. There are many cases where people ignore cries of help to protect their own interest […]
From the Backyard: College students asked to redistribute GPA
August 21, 2011
In my backyard haven there sits a small wrought iron table. It once wore an antiqued yellow, then a forest green, and now it dons a galactic black. Whatever its incarnation, this table has been the site of countless summer evenings spent drinking beer, elbowing friends, taking breaks from the garden, and at its most […]
Monsters and Deadheads
May 31, 2011
As I’ve confessed before, I’m kind of clueless when it comes to new music. It’s not that I don’t like the music of our day; it’s really more that I was taught, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” What comes out of my iPod ain’t broke so I haven’t been too inclined to seek […]
Disgraced Melancholia
May 24, 2011
Several years ago I unwillingly ended up in a 10-week film course that brought director Lars von Trier into my life. It was suppose to be a class that studied one film for the entire semester, but, perhaps inspired by von Trier himself, the professor strayed from the rules and fed us Dogme and what […]
New York: The Face of Fogy?
August 24, 2010
Between the incessant, ignorant rants and unnecessary national attention over a proposed mosque in New York City, I’ve about had enough. Then, this morning I read an article in the Metro about the controversial building of a new tower two blocks west of the Empire State Building which at 1,216 feet would rival the landmark’s […]
The Law of the Line
July 18, 2010
There’s always that one person who has a few too many at the party and pukes all over Mom’s new carpet. Before you know it, Mom’s pissed and the future of your epic house parties is crushed. Mom questions the people you hang out with and gives you the stink eye every time you crack […]
Taking It A Little Bit 'Furthur'
April 23, 2010
I have to apologize for being a day late on my obligatory Earth Day post. How about we call it Earth Week, and forgive the busy blogger? Even better, let’s axe the holiday, but keep its traditions year round. Don’t worry, that’s about as preachy as I’ll get for tonight. What I’d really like to […]
2013 White House Correspondents’ Dinner: It’s funny because it’s true.
April 28, 2013
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Last night our Commander in Chief turned comedian to open the 99th annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The event offers an opportunity to poke fun at public officials, the press, and in the President’s case, himself. Here are my favorite funny lines regarding today’s press from the President’s speech: “I know CNN has taken some […]