Translating Ryan Lochte's bullshit into English
Fake apology. Fauxpology. Unpology. Non-apology apology. It’s all bullshit and you’re an idiot if you play along. I’ve spent decades in the corporate world, and way too much of that time has been dedicated to crafting artful PR bullshit. I’m not proud of the fact, but truth is I’m good at it. And when making the language behave unnaturally is your
Read moreRyan Lochte for president
I’m not disappointed in Ryan Lochte. That would be like getting disappointed at the sun for rising in the east. At squirrels for hoarding nuts. At Arsenal for finishing fourth. No, I’m not disappointed in Ryan Lochte. I’m disappointed in myself. When I saw the headline – Ryan Lochte and three others robbed at gunpoint in Rio – my first thought
Read moreUsain Bolt meme reminds us: celebrate AFTER the race, dumbass
If you haven’t seen it, there’s this wonderful photo going around of Usain Bolt looking back on his pursuers in (I think) last night’s 100m final. Which he won. Easily.
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I'm not ready to make nice: an open letter to my condescending pro-Clinton friends
A number of people who are supposed to be friends have crossed a line and I don’t know if there’s a way back. In recent months I have been called an idiot. I’ve been called silly. I’ve been called a child. I’ve been called privileged. I have also been called a sexist and a misogynist. Not by Republicans, or trolls or
Read moreSeriously, folks – what does Trump have to do?
This may be Andy Kaufman’s greatest gag ever, but it’s getting away from him. Some time back I floated the theory that Donald Trump is actually Andy Kaufman and I’ve suggested that this election is an elaborate piece of performance art. You may think I’m being silly, but that theory comes closer to explaining the last few months than most
Read moreFirst Friday: Sam Smith Opening at The Gallery at 8th Avenue in Denver
First Friday Gallery at 8th Avenue August 5, 2016 6-10 pm 788 W 8th Ave (between Galapago and Inca 2nd floor, enter on 8th) FF Gallery on 8th
Read more#HopeTuesday: we are fetching our future
Siyayilanda – we are fetching our future. It’s #HopeTuesday, and time for a brief object lesson. Few cultures in our lifetimes have struggled harder against oppression than the South Africans.
Read moreTrump, WaPo and the GOP: gutless politicians, tepid journalism
Apropos of Denny’s insighful analysis earlier today, the Washington Post blows the headline. Instead of Broad array of military luminaries condemn Trump over attacks on Khan family a less gutless rag would have gone with Broad array of military luminaries condemn Trump over attacks on Khan family but none withdraw endorsements #justsaying #profilesincourage
Read more2016 Cheyenne Frontier Days: five notes
I attended the 120th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days this afternoon and it was awesome. A few things, first on the competition front: 1: The guy who won the bull riding was a rookie. A 20 year-old rookie. He rode three bulls in three rounds. These are serious bulls, and the idea that anybody rode one of them is ridiculous enough. Three in three days?
Read moreJessie's Girl's Secret. Or something. (Saturday Video Roundup)
Because it’s a Power Pop Saturday and I can, that’s why. FYI, Rick didn’t cease to exist at the end of the 1980s.
Read moreFather of Muslim soldier’s message to DNC is powerful, but laced with manipulation and irony
Remind me – Khizr Khan’s son died in which war, again? The headline and video couldn’t be much more compelling. WATCH: Muslim Father Of Fallen Soldier Tells Trump ‘You Have Sacrificed Nothing’ The soldier’s father, Khizr Khan, could not be more right about Donald Trump, a narcissist of the first order, and maybe even a sociopath, who has spent his life serving nothing
Read moreDenver RiNo's awesome street art #HopeTuesday
I recently took the camera up to Denver’s River North Arts District (RiNo) to shoot some of the street art in the neighborhood’s alleys. There is a lot of talent in the 5280, and I thought I’d share some of it for #HopeTuesday. (Captions are my titles.)
Read moreHey Brian Windhorst: The NC legislature held a special session to PASS #HB2. Why can't they do the same to repeal it?
I love Brian Windhorst, but he needs to get his act together on this one. The NBA is mulling pulling the All-Star Game from Charlotte over the state’s reprehensible HB2 “bathroom law.” Good – this is as it should be. But the ESPN story cited here, penned by NBA reporter Brian Windhorst (whom I really really like), has a little problem.
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