Archive for July, 2004
what the F in JFK?
News story linked from the splash page: Sullen, Depressed President Retreats Into Private, Paranoid World, describes a tightening political circle around Bush, who is depicted as a “dry drunk” who is on strong anti-depressants. Of course, it’s attributed to staff members and officials who will only make these statements “privately” but it’s an interesting read, [...]
strength and wisdom are not opposing values
The first day of my DNC-induced vacation was domestic day, so I played househusband — cleaning, laundry, and cooking. Dinner was tuna steaks encrusted with peppercorns, ginger and wasobi, seared under the broiler … yum … firm and spicy on the outside while pink and tender on the inside … and now that I’ve just [...]
winged bat terrorizes … wait til they get a load of me
Marlin was channel surfing the other night while prepping dinner and happened to stop on the Sci Fi channel, which was playing one of my all-time favorite movies: Batman (the Tim Burton version — not the campy version based on the television series). This movie was a box office monster but did not get the [...]
six feet over (the top)
I’ve been a big fan of the HBO series Six Feet Under since the very beginning. If the first season was just short of brilliant, then I think the second season was entirely brilliant. But early in the third season, the show ran off the tracks — not enough Brenda, not enough Claire, not enough [...]
mega millions
Everyone from my mom, to college friends, to fellow bloggers have called or written over the past few days to inquire about the lottery winner. Don’t worry, folks … Marlin and I won’t forget any of you. You will understand, of course, if we don’t contact you until after returning from our trip to purchase [...]