Monthly Archives: September 2009

I’ve noticed for some time that people seem more anxious today than they have in years. Sure, much is a consequence of the economy, but I think it’s more than that. (Maureen Dowd wrote a piece this morning in The … Continue reading →

  (NOTE: While I didn’t know her well, and haven’t seen her for more than just many years, I knew Mary Travers, as well as Peter and Paul. I met them at the old Gaslight Cafe where I’d been a … Continue reading →

“I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man, that he’s African-American,” he said the other day. Damn, I agree. While we came a … Continue reading →

I’m beginning to believe that cable news talking heads should have to take a test and/or be licensed. Seems to me that all they’re doing is broadening Joe Wilson’s visibility, recognition. And doesn’t the House have better things to do … Continue reading →

this world. I look about and continue to see few, if any bright spots. But the sun is shining, my dog’s healthy and my stomach’s full. I’ve talk ad nauseum about Washington, movies and music and I’m still looking for … Continue reading →