Lots of depressing news, too many stories to cover in depth. So here’s another roundup. Wish I could be more cheerful, but here goes: (1) Another case of anti-black hate graffiti turns out to be a hoax perpetrated by a … Continue reading →

Sign that parrot up!

Gotta make sure the dog doesn’t get overzealous.

[NOTE: Some commenters requested I write about different versions of this song, so your wish is my command.] Here’s Jerry Jeff Walker, who wrote the song: The song is based on a true encounter Walker had with a man in … Continue reading →

For some reason my scheduled open thread for today didn’t post as intended. But better late than never, right?