Headline of the day
The story is nothing spectacular, but the headline rules. "Lead Story Fails to Improve on ‘Lorem Ipsum’ Placeholder Text " Link to Eat The Press | Politico Lead Story Fails … Continue reading Headline of the day
Author: Mark
I write, I read, I lift heavy things, and drink fermented beverages. Just not at the same time. I work in the computer industry, and blog for no good reason at all.
Soviet Joke
"So, comrades, we know that capitalism is the stage that follows mercantilism, that socialism is the stage that follows capitalism, and that communism is the stage that follows socialism. … Continue reading Soviet Joke
Just like Laura keeps saying…
That doesn’t go in there! Link to Plug it in, fire it up, Mr. President UPDATE: apparently Olbermann debunked this story, the Ford guy was making shit up to make … Continue reading Just like Laura keeps saying…
Washington Taxes
I love hearing oaver an over how we in Washington are taxed to death, and how it is so much better everywhere else. (these folks obviously live here for the … Continue reading Washington Taxes
QOTD
You know why George Bush impressionists aren’t that popular? Because it’s impossible to create a caricature of a self-caricature — how much dumber would you have to act to … Continue reading QOTD
more…
This has been a busy week in politics. I have wanted to post and link to much. But I have not wanted to knock Chucks posting off the top for … Continue reading more…
Charles Anthony Lasseter 1969-2007
I have been delaying writing anything about Chuck so far. This is four days and counting. I am quite impressed with my ability to not face or address the situation. … Continue reading Charles Anthony Lasseter 1969-2007
A loss
My good friend Chuck died on Sunday. This was the end of a two+ year battle with Cancer. I don’t quite have a full post in me yet. But as … Continue reading A loss
A Change in Venue
Much has changed recently, with new house for the family, new school for the girl, and now I have a new job. I have moved over to the Live.com Search … Continue reading A Change in Venue
Wine Service in The President’s House
A very intersting article on wine service in the White House, dating back to Washington. The President’s House, as The White House was known in 1800, was designed under the … Continue reading Wine Service in The President’s House
oh my aching back
you know, you throw out your back and you just can’t function. at all. I did something, and I am just screwed. I have some cramp under my shoulder blade … Continue reading oh my aching back
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: July 18, 1937 — February 20th, 2005
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Anita Thompson would like to invite you to please join from your own home the quiet bon fire she is having for her husband by … Continue reading Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: July 18, 1937 — February 20th, 2005
Cognitive Dissonance 