Blogger Dan Melson is new to me. His blog, Searchlight Crusade, (which sounded vaguely evangelical, but is not) seems to be mostly about consumer and financial issues. He’s currently employed as a real estate loan officer and agent, and has … Continue reading →
Well, Blogger rides again. It seems that comments for the previous post today (Part II of the two-part series on planning for the Iraq War and its aftermath) are not working. Comments on the other threads seem to be fine. … Continue reading →
Ah Blogger! Although I shouldn’t complain; perhaps it’s something about my computer, known for its many glitches. But my site timer is on the fritz, and I can neither see it nor set it properly, because it’s not displaying. I … Continue reading →
Here’s that rare thing, a case that lives up to its hype. Sam, billed “the world’s ugliest dog,” has died at nearly fifteen years of age. You be the judge. Here’s Sam in his prime: And here, I believe, is … Continue reading →
I’m taking the day off from posting today, except for this note. Black Friday’s shopping malls aren’t for me. This is the day of turkey soup and turkey sandwiches, cold pie for breakfast, and lingering guests lingering over turkey soup … Continue reading →
I happen to like Thanksgiving. Always have. It’s a holiday for anyone and everyone in this country–except, of course, those who hate turkey. There’s quite a few of these curmudgeonly folks, but I’m happy to report I’m not one of … Continue reading →
This is good. This is very good: the name OSM (Open Source Media) turns out to have had a brief but unhappy life, and is being tossed into the dustbin of history, exactly where it belongs, IMHO. Welcome back old … Continue reading →
Hi everyone. I’m spending the day at the Open Source Media (née Pajamas Media) opening gala in New York City. I thought I’d have time to post but I’ve just been too busy having fun and talking to people. See … Continue reading →
It’s official; neo-neocon will not become a playing card in aaron’s Deck O’Bloggers. However, thanks to your valiant efforts I made a respectable showing despite my eleventh hour entry into the game. But, no excuses (although come to think of … Continue reading →
I’ve come so late to this game it’s almost over, but why not play anyway? There’s only one more day left, and so I’m playing mega catch-up. But there’s a competition over at aaron’s. It’s a poll to elect women … Continue reading →
I’m visiting family today and am taking the day off. I plan to be back posting tomorrow. The weather is lovely, and I’m about to go out for dinner, so that’s good. I’ve only been online for a few moments … Continue reading →
The well-known “Arab street” has spoken recently, and it seems to be angry at al-Zarqawi . The hotel bombings have outraged Jordanians, apparently even some who ordinarily don’t support the king’s Western ways: The Amman protest was organized by Jordan’s … Continue reading →