Thalia-Muse of Comedy Even I can’t think about George Bush’s plan to take over the world all the time. Every once in a while, “Aiz got-sta have a leee-tle fun.” And for those of us stateside (United States-states that is,) ‘Turkey Day’ is coming up. Now, ordinarily I don’t like even Turkey Day. In fact, I could scare up a whole other political blog on the propaganda surrounding Turkey Day. Not to mention the excess calories. But not this year. ‘Cause this year, three out of our four surviving sons are coming to our place for Turkey Day and that in itself is enough to be thankful for. So, to hell with diets and politics both. For anyone who’s interested, here are some of the … [Read more...]
Senators, Thank You for Your Support
Our Civil Liberties Beng Waterboarded Michael Bernard Mukasey is an impressive man. His alma mater is Columbia University and Yale Law School. In 1987, Mukasey was nominated as a federal district judge for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan by President Ronald Reagan. He served in this position for 18 years, including tenure as Chief Judge from March 2000 through July 2006. Mr. Mukasey is also is a teacher. He began teaching at Columbia Law School in the Spring of 1993 and has taught there every Spring semester since. In addition, he is well-connected politically. Mukasey and his son are justice advisers to … [Read more...]
Uh, oh. It’s That Time of Year Coming ‘Round Again
Jack and Dale Davis Christmas 2002 Ahhh, the holidays, when anyone with any neurosis, addiction or quirk at all, has the excuse to really go hog wild with it. Let’s see…what have we got? 1) The Control Freaks What they say: “I want my relatives to come to my house for this holiday but, I’m going to do things my way and let’s just hope everyone enjoys it.” What it means: “Through familial obligation and their spirit of generosity, I’ve managed to trap my family into spending the holiday with me at my house. Now I’m in charge and I’ll finally be able to teach them the difference between the right way(mine) and the wrong … [Read more...]
Menopause and Melanin
Menopause and Melanin A Scientific Exposition/Rebuttal by Dr. James Dewey Watson, Nobel Prize Winner 1962, Physiology or Medicine Ladies and Gentlemen, Esteemed Colleagues, Students of Genetics and Medicine: As many of you already know, I received the Nobel Prize for my co-discovery of the structure of DNA. I’ve been the chancellor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the United States, where I created a research environment unparalleled in the world of science. There, we prided ourselves for our non-profit research dedicated to exploring biology and genetics, advancing our ability to diagnose and treat cancers, neurological diseases and other causes of human suffering. But … [Read more...]
Maria Shriver’s California Women’s Conference
I have been away from the computer, volunteering at an extraordinarly empowering and non-partisan women's conference, called the California Women's Conference. Despite it's title, women and men, leaders and activists from all over the world, participated. I loved it, found it to be simply 'life-affirming.' There's nothing we can't do if we really want to do it! You can read all about it, if you're interested, on the link. Read and post comments | Send to a friend … [Read more...]
On Organised Religion (to SNOWY)
I’ve been having some very interesting philosophical, social and religious discussions with some of my new “netpals” from Australia. Their perspectives got me thinking about something I wrote in my memoir, Harlot’s Sauce, which has just been completed and which is being shopped around to publishers as we speak. So for this week’s blog I’m taking an excerpt on religion from that memoir and dedicated it to my new Aussie friends, most especially to one very deep thinker, Snowy. I expect an extra drink from that still of yours for this one, Snowy. ; ) On Organised Religion I was raised Catholic, as were many people I knew growing up. But, I had a few friends who … [Read more...]
Oops, I Have a Conspiracy Theory (A Political Satire)
The Bush Administration has a Secret Weapon against free thought of the masses and towards eventual world domination. It’s Britney Spears. Britney Spears-Secret Weapon Think I’m a madwoman? Let’s just look at the facts, shall we? In 1998, a group called Project for the New American Century (http://www.newamericancentury.org ) sent a letter to President Clinton which I’ve excerpted here: “Dear Mr. President: We are writing you because we are convinced that current American policy toward Iraq is not succeeding, and that we may soon face a threat in the Middle East more serious than any since the end of the Cold War. We urge you to seize that opportunity, and to enunciate a … [Read more...]
September 30, 1987
Nick 1989 I used to be one who hated the change from summer to fall. The cool in the air always reminding me of how’d I felt as a child. Summer fun over; no more playing in the garden or climbing trees. September meant back to getting up too early, in what would quickly become too cold weather, to eat a too-hurried breakfast, just to sit in a stifling classroom for too many hours out of too many days. That changed forever twenty years ago. Now every year when the last days of August roll around, I get a zing! of anticipation, because autumn brings back to me that momentous September when my first child, my son, was born. … [Read more...]