Happy, happy birthday!  I’ve been so lucky to have you as my dad.  Your steady presence in my life has helped to shape me into the person I am.  You are proof that family is more than blood–family is heart and shared experience and love.  I love you and hope that you have a wonderful… Continue reading

The last refuge of a blogger with bloggers-block.  But you should enjoy these.  Getting ready to make the trip to Brigid’s tomorrow for what promises to be a lovely night out with her and Dave. Continue reading

Just because… Continue reading

I had a facebook account.  Basically used it to play games and such.  But found out they thought it was a good idea to track my web movements even after logging out.  So I punted it, immediately. Continue reading

From Kurt at A trainwreck in Maxwell.  I’ve made some changes that update it a bit.  The next three months four years Robespierre Obama reigned supreme. he nominated all the members of the Government Committees Cabinet and judiciary, placed his men in all places of influence as Czars that are not answerable to the people… Continue reading

DirtCrashr posted a variation on the Warren meme, as done by Vito Corleone.  Below is another contribution…. Continue reading

There is a group in Canada ethicaloil.org who has been advocating for the use of oil from Canadian oil sands rather than Saudi oil on the grounds of human rights.  Much like the campaign against blood diamonds a few years ago, EthicalOil.org points out that the governments of the oil-producing nations who operate under shariah… Continue reading

So Elizabeth Warren, the Democrat who is going up against Scott Brown in 2012, had a campaign appearance go viral on the internet last week.  One of the comments she made was:  “You didn’t have to worry that marauding bands would come and seize everything at your factory and hire someone to protect against this… Continue reading

Via Cold Fury.  Marc Martel of the Christian band (yes there is a ton of irony here), singing Bohemian Rhapsody and part of Somebody to Love.  The second one is part of his audition for the official Queen cover band.  I echo Cold Fury’s sentiment that if Brian May doesn’t pick this guy, he’s missing… Continue reading

I was able to watch (again) the movie ‘Sunset’ with Bruce Willis, James Garner, and Malcolm McDowell.  Set in 1920’s Hollywood, Willis plays Tom Mix; Garner is Wyatt Earp; and McDowell is the villain of course (looks like his character is somewhat based on Charlie Chaplin).  If you haven’t seen it, it’s definitely worth a… Continue reading