Mikhail Gorbachev, R.I.P.
Mikhail Gorbachev, 1931-2022. Continue reading Mikhail Gorbachev, R.I.P.
Month: August 2022
We Can See You
You know the political heat is getting to the Republicans because they are doing increasingly stupid things. Let’s take a look at some examples. Continue reading We Can See You
Album Cover Art Wednesday: After The Gold Rush
Cover by Joel Bernstein. Continue reading Album Cover Art Wednesday: After The Gold Rush
Of Silver Bullets, Orange Jumpsuits & Empty Threats
Lon Chaney Jr. meets Bob Wilkins, Donald Trump, Al Capone, and Lindsey Graham. Continue reading Of Silver Bullets, Orange Jumpsuits & Empty Threats
What If Activism Actually Works?
A president who is less a moderate and more game to go in the direction of the party is good for activism. Continue reading What If Activism Actually Works?
Letter From New Orleans: The Double Whammy Anniversary
Thoughts on the 17th Katrinaversary and the 1st Idaversary. Continue reading Letter From New Orleans: The Double Whammy Anniversary
Story Time- Katrinaversary Blues: Of Resilience Tours, Carpetbloggers & Disaster Tourists
Set the Wayback Machine to 2015. Continue reading Story Time- Katrinaversary Blues: Of Resilience Tours, Carpetbloggers & Disaster Tourists
The Sunday Dozen: The Band
Cheers to Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Garth Hudson. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: The Band
Saturday Odds & Sods: On Your Way Down
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: On Your Way Down
Southern Nights
Cheers to the late, great Allen Toussaint. Continue reading Southern Nights
Weird Florida Dream, Weirder Florida Politics
Dark Brandon Declared Dead, Rises Again
Joe Biden is feeling his oats and encouraging his base. Continue reading Dark Brandon Declared Dead, Rises Again
Friday Catblogging: Large Cat In A Small Box Revisited
Meow from Perry Mason. Continue reading Friday Catblogging: Large Cat In A Small Box Revisited
I Won’t Dance—Don’t Ask Me
Here’s the thing about this blatant pandering: if it’s solely for ratings it won’t work. TFG’s fans aren’t interested in store brand versions of their favorites. And they’re not especially interested in the J.D. Vance limited edition of CNN. Continue reading I Won’t Dance—Don’t Ask Me
Book Review: Hollywood Ending
A review of Hollywood Ending by Ken Auletta. Continue reading Book Review: Hollywood Ending
Pulp Fiction Thursday: Death In A Bowl
It’s all in the title. Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Death In A Bowl
The Stupidest Scandal Ever
The stupid, it burns. Continue reading The Stupidest Scandal Ever
We Told You So
Some thoughts on the sheer arrogance of sexist willful ignorance. Continue reading We Told You So
Album Cover Art Wednesday: The Further Adventures Of Larson E. Whipsnade
Cover art by Charles B. Slackman. Continue reading Album Cover Art Wednesday: The Further Adventures Of Larson E. Whipsnade
Ron DeSantis: Top Gov?
Ron DeSantis: Saving America one tacky t-shirt at a time. Freedom, man. Continue reading Ron DeSantis: Top Gov?
The Gruesome Foursome
Candidates matter: Oz, Vance, Walker, and Masters are lousy candidates. Continue reading The Gruesome Foursome
Pardon Me, But Pardon Trump? Really?
Call me crazy, but threats of violence and worries about division should not dictate whether anyone, even a former president, is held accountable for their actions. Continue reading Pardon Me, But Pardon Trump? Really?
Quote Of The Day: Breaking Jared Edition
Jared Kushner meets Chauncey Gardiner. Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Breaking Jared Edition
Story Time: Re-Entry Blues
Set the Wayback machine to 2005. Continue reading Story Time: Re-Entry Blues
The Sunday Dozen: Paul Simon
“It’s a turnaround jump shot. It’s everybody jump start. It’s every generation throws a hero up the pop charts.” Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Paul Simon
Saturday Odds & Sods: The Comedians
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: The Comedians
Wichita Lineman
Cheers to Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell. Continue reading Wichita Lineman
Top Ten Teevee Lawyers For Trump
Fictional lawyers to the rescue. Continue reading Top Ten Teevee Lawyers For Trump
The Mean Left Made Me Do It
The radicalization and anti-democracy trends within the Republican Party would have never happened if it wasn’t for those mean ol’ libs. Continue reading The Mean Left Made Me Do It
Friday Catblogging: Hanging Out
Meow from Claire and Perry. Continue reading Friday Catblogging: Hanging Out