Briefly, On Henry Kissinger
The good, bad, and ugly of the very long and very impactful life of Henry Kissinger is in the books. We should read it very carefully.
Monthly Archive: November 2023
Farrah Fawcett and Grilled Spaghetti Sauce
Given the choice between abandoning an imprinted notion of sexuality and this grilled spaghetti sauce, I chose the sauce.
The Democratic Weakness
The Democrats have problems of their own that the party must deal with and that voters will have to consider.
From The Washington Post: Henry Kissinger, who shaped world affairs under two presidents, dies at 100
His death was announced in a statement by his consulting firm, which did not give a cause.
We Should Talk More About Dying, Cause You Will
When folks use a famous funeral or celebrity death such as Rosalynn Carter’s to tell the world what they really think, believe them.
CDC: COVID Lingering Effects A Drag on Life Expectancy
Experts who monitor life expectancy have been anticipating a “rebound” in longevity stats post-COVID, and this week they got it. Sort of…
Obamacare in the Crosshairs, Again
If Republicans want to talk about messing with Obamacare, they would be well advised to construct a plan that at least sounds palatable
Napoleon And The Spasmodic Lamb Chop of Destiny
I just wanted a movie worth watching…But like Napoleon’s lust for conquest, glory, and Josephine, we can’t always get what we want.
Saturday Morning Gaming: The Invincible (based on the story by Stanislaw Lem)
Stanisław Lem wrote a story in 1964 that *FINALLY* got adapted to the small screen, via video games.
POETS Day! Thanks for God, Girls, and Growing Old
Piss Off Early, Tomorrow’s Saturday” doesn’t really resonate when so many have a long Thanksgiving weekend anyway.
2024 Oscar Projections: Post-Thanksgiving Temperature Check
I looked at how the race for the 2024 Oscars ceremony was shaping up
The Christmas Baby (On Thanksgiving)
My most eventful Thanksgiving by far happened two years ago, when what was supposed to be our Christmas-time baby showed up Thanksgiving Day instead.
