Michael Wolff’s idea of an “embrace”…
…is pretty twisted. But hey, the guy served his purpose, didn’t he, in adding to the narrative. He got his 15 minutes of fame. Now on to the next thing. [NOTE: See also this.]
Continue reading →…is pretty twisted. But hey, the guy served his purpose, didn’t he, in adding to the narrative. He got his 15 minutes of fame. Now on to the next thing. [NOTE: See also this.]
Continue reading →…even prior to its release is proceeding apace.
Continue reading →The difference between these two speeches is abundantly clear: Trump offered bleakness, hostility, bigotry, and division. Kennedy offered hope, honesty, integrity, and unity.#SOTU — Charlotte Clymer???? (@cmclymer) January 31, 2018 Made me think of the first paragraph of Hans Christian … Continue reading →
I’m virtually certain that the Democrats had prepared a unified strategy in advance for reacting to the SITU. Show unity. Don’t stand. Clap only for the things you must clap for, and do so tepidly. Make it clear you don’t … Continue reading →
Talk amongst yourselves. I assume it’s going to be a mite rowdy—not here, but there. “To make America great again for all Americans.” A few Democrats manage to stand up and applaud that sentiment, at least. A big “togetherness” theme … Continue reading →
I’m going to try, although regular readers of this blog know that I’m not fond of political speeches at all. This one could be very interesting, though. The Congressional audience reaction could be a big part of the story. Nancy … Continue reading →
I spent part of the morning at the office of the endodontist. A few months ago, a tooth in my mouth had decided to give me trouble. It hurt when I chewed on it or pressed on it. It hurt … Continue reading →
I’m not sure whether this news makes it better or worse. I think perhaps worse: The Hawaii employee who sent out a false alarm earlier this month warning of an incoming missile attack said they misheard a message played during … Continue reading →
Competing narratives as to why. Lots of “competing narratives” around these days. [NOTE: Also, how about this narrative?]
Continue reading →Here’s an article comparing the benefits of morning showers versus evening showers, and why you might choose either (or both). There are considerations of cleanliness, habit, and wakefulness (it wakes you up in the morning and/or it helps you sleep … Continue reading →
…than are dreamt of in your philosophy: From a seam in one of these [ancient Australian] hills, a jumble of ancient, orange-Creamsicle rock spills forth: a deposit called the Apex Chert. Within this rock, viewable only through a microscope, there … Continue reading →
I was in a movie theater this weekend and saw a coming attraction for “7 Days In Entebbe.” I don’t know what stance the film takes on Palestine vs. Israel; it’s British, so it could be somewhat anti-Israeli and sympathetic … Continue reading →