So... here we are again ( Read more... )

Before I start, I should say that I am the son of a war veteran. Further, I am the first generation in my direct line NOT to fight in a war or armed conflict or have to take up arms to defend my way of life. In my family I have both career military and soldiers of necessity. One of my forebears survived the Bataan march. Legend has it that my ( Read more... )

Today's beer is the holiday offering from that "little" brewery in Shiner, TX. Spoetzel Brewery is no longer independent that does not stop them from still offering a wide range of unique products. Most recently they have been counting down to their 100th anniversary with a yearly release of beers labeled simply by numbers- 98, 99, etc. This ( Read more... )

Sadly I relay the news. He passed today after a private battle with cancer. The modern literary world will miss him. I will miss him. Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park is one of my favorite novel characters of all-time. Tonight I think I will reread some of that novel.

Today no political ads! Yippeee!
( Political crap behind the cut )

Comedian and Actor, star of Dolemite and the Petey Wheatstraw films passed away October 19, 2008. He will be missed by many, although sadly not as many who should know him. Unlike Red Foxx and Richard Prior, Moore never made the crossover to a white mainstream audience. Many today have been influenced by his storytelling style although they don't ( Read more... )

In six days most of the political ads will be gone from my life. I could not be happier over such a thing. I am so tired of them. Not one candidate is now saying what they are going to do for us; they are too busy pointing fingers at their opponent - "Look at what he did!" It is nauseating ( Read more... )

I really wanted to be on the Obama bandwagon. I really wanted to believe that he meant it when he said he wanted to clean up government and make it all about the people. Then he allowed his party to shove "The Senator from MBNA" onto the ticket as his running mate. Before I go any further, don't get me wrong- I am no fan of the Republican ticket ( Read more... )

Just a quick note- the ONLY times this country has truly been prosperous is when NEITHER party has controlled both the legislature and the presidency. When one party is in control it goes to hell. If you don't believe me just look it up. History tells the tale. So, as we go into a "new era" prepare to still taste the poison... although this time it ( Read more... )

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