There is one thing that I hate most in this world. Okay, maybe not hate, because that’s a bit strong. And maybe not most, because it’s a minor thing, really. But I don’t like it. Can’t stand it. Don’t want to be near it. And that’s burnt toast. Burnt toast is smelly. Burnt toast isContinue reading “On Fun With Grandmother”
On a Friday Morning Meme
Because today is dreary, and because I’ve not yet had a cup of coffee (and thus, I feel sluggish), we shall do a meme! Lay the blame for this at Keith‘s feet: Use the first letter of your first name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things —Continue reading “On a Friday Morning Meme”
On the President’s Shakespearean Tendencies
Will wonders never cease! While other American presidents have quoted from Shakespeare, it appears that George W. Bush is the only president to emulate Shakespeare. So argues Slate. My first reaction? It can’t be. He doesn’t have the cadences. He talks like a gibbering moron when he’s off script, when he’s not being actively petulant.Continue reading “On the President’s Shakespearean Tendencies”
On Illinois and Atheists
Bear with me for a moment. I’ve been pondering this for nearly twenty-four hours — maybe a little less than that, as I was asleep for, oh, about six of those hours — and I’ve not quite figured out what to say. But something needs to be said. The situation is this. An atheist inContinue reading “On Illinois and Atheists”
On Mid-Week Reflections
Why must it be dreary? Rain today. Rain yesterday. Rain Sunday. Rain, rain, rain. And no thundrous drumming from Ringo Starr, either. Rain. Doctor Who‘s fourth season has begun. Thankfully, it began with something light and fluffy. After wrecking on the emotional shoals from Torchwood‘s “Exit Wounds,” the screwball comedy nature of Who‘s “Partners inContinue reading “On Mid-Week Reflections”
On Another Imaginary Beatles Album
Stephen Baxter created “God.” Maximum Bob created “Imaginary.” I created “Hot As Sun.” Imaginary Beatles albums. Had the band not broken up in 1969/1970, what would their next album after Abbey Road have been? Saturday, while looking for any sort of complete list of the solo #1 hits of the Beatles, I came across thisContinue reading “On Another Imaginary Beatles Album”
On Tartan Day
Three weeks ago we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day — the one day a year when everyone is Irish. 😉 Today we celebrate Tartan Day — a day where we look back upon the great things that the Scots have done for civilization. If that means hitting the back nine of a golf course, then rockContinue reading “On Tartan Day”
On the Taxman’s Bite
I can think of no more appropriate song for today than the Beatles’ “Taxman.” Last weekend I did my federal income taxes. No real surprises there. I had extra money withheld from each paycheck each pay period to account for tax liabilities on writing income. And I calculated it pretty close to right. Still gettingContinue reading “On the Taxman’s Bite”
On Fun Lines I’ve Written
No, I’m not going to give you the context: “I am told that Attorney General Mukasey has a lucrative side career as a professional Hellboy impersonator.” I realize it’s not half as funny as I think it is. Doesn’t matter. It amuses me, and that‘s what matters. 😆
On Enemy Ace
At the bookstore a few weeks ago I saw something on the graphic novel rack that made me stop and do a double take. Showcase Presents: Enemy Ace. I pulled it off the shelf. Glanced at the cover — a red Fokker triplane. Flipped through it. Five hundred pages of World War I aerial dogfightingContinue reading “On Enemy Ace”