Take a Knee, Drew
Brees “apology” make clear he still doesn’t get it. (And Malcolm Jenkins is a hero.) First Drew Brees makes clear he has no idea what he’s talking about by pretending Colin Kaepernick’s protest had something to do with “the flag.” … Continue reading Take a Knee, Drew
Misty Mountain Hop
Here’s Why These Protests Are Different
I’ve heard people the past few days saying these protests feel different to them. Like, maybe this time we’ll get results? Like George Floyd’s murder was the straw that broke the camel’s back? Like this is the tipping point and … Continue reading Here’s Why These Protests Are Different
Antifa = Terrorist, Huh?
Antifa: Trump says group will be designated ‘terrorist organisation’ Hey #ChickenDon, what’s the opposite of “anti-fascist”? Continue reading Antifa = Terrorist, Huh?
To Protect & Serve…
Who Are The “Protesters” in Black?
Watch this video now. Whoever these people are, they are not protesters. The optics are bad shooting up peaceful gatherings so it’s important for authority to establish at least the illusion of justification. By whatever means necessary. So if the … Continue reading Who Are The “Protesters” in Black?
How Many Dollars Is a Life Worth (and Why Did We Choose This)?
Our desperation is no accident. Desperation is good for business. Colorado reopened for business yesterday. There were precautions galore, like these posted on the website of one of our favorite local restaurants: You must wear a mask or face covering … Continue reading How Many Dollars Is a Life Worth (and Why Did We Choose This)?
Minneapolis Riot: Hey Google, Fix Your Fucking News Algorithm
Why do I follow “radical” sources like The Left Fist? This is why. Last night thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the murder of an unarmed black man by white city police officers. There was … Continue reading Minneapolis Riot: Hey Google, Fix Your Fucking News Algorithm
Racist Ad From VW: HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
Another company has done something to offend a lot of people and, again, I don’t know how this keeps happening. This time it’s VW. The car giant Volkswagen has apologised for a ‘tasteless’ advert that appeared on social media following … Continue reading Racist Ad From VW: HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
For COVID-19, America is Home
As any number of Facebook posts and memes have pointed out in recent weeks, we don’t wear masks to protect ourselves, we wear them to protect others. Our homemade cloth masks don’t do a great job of keeping the virus … Continue reading For COVID-19, America is Home
RIP Little Richard
But that’s not how it used to be When the jester sang for the King and Queen Gone at 87. And if, as you watch this video, you catch yourself asking questions of … context … well, that’s probably appropriate. Continue reading RIP Little Richard
The West Wing (Has Coronavirus)
Thoughts and prayers. https://t.co/6aqoVQIx0h — Doc winterSmith (@docwintersmith) May 8, 2020 Continue reading The West Wing (Has Coronavirus)
New Dramarama? Whoa.
Look who’s back. Continue reading New Dramarama? Whoa.
Listen to the New Sound of Eleven
I’ve been a big fan of Kate Hinote and Tony Hamera’s work in The Blueflowers for several years. And I’m positively loving their new project, Sound of Eleven. Darker, more ambient in tone… From Discogs: Formed in late 2015, Sound of … Continue reading Listen to the New Sound of Eleven
Kent State and 75 Minutes That Changed My Life
I was nine when Kent State happened. I was a very current events-minded kid and read about it in the paper and saw the news. But I didn’t really understand it all. So I absorbed the narrative around me: buncha … Continue reading Kent State and 75 Minutes That Changed My Life
#ArtSunday: What’s the Greatest Book You Ever Read?
My buddy Jim Booth put together a quarantine reading list for our little S&R community this week and it got me thinking. So let’s pose a challenge. What is the greatest work of literature you’ve ever read? The Rules It … Continue reading #ArtSunday: What’s the Greatest Book You Ever Read?
Fires of Beltane
Happy Beltane, everyone. Continue reading Fires of Beltane
Oh HELL … Maybe: Perspective Matters, Huh?
First Cat White posted this at me on FB. (I’m known to have issues with heights above, say, two feet, and my friends love tormenting me.) My response was the now-ritualized “Oh HELL no.” Her friend Chuck was skeptical and … Continue reading Oh HELL … Maybe: Perspective Matters, Huh?
#ArtSunday: Daisies of the Galaxy
The Five Best Things on Facebook
Facebook is a discordant marketplace-of-ideas battle royale unlike anything in human history. Most of it is inane (or worse) dreck. But some of it is brilliant – enlightening, uplifting, empathetic. If we could get rid of the 99.99% that isn’t … Continue reading The Five Best Things on Facebook
Astros Unveil New Logo
Houston Astros Executive VP of Brand Dewey Cheatham explained that the updated design leverages the club’s historical identity while updating the iconic star to better reflect their more recent World Series legacy. Cheatham expects the new brand identity to accompany … Continue reading Astros Unveil New Logo
