Several weeks ago I wrote to my two senators, Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr, about the importance of the filibuster in protecting the rights of the minority as, at that time, the question of the legality of filibusters on judicial nominees was in play. The Senate, I wrote them, was in George Washington’s formulation theContinue reading “More on Writing My Senators”
On my Birthday
Your Birthdate: June 24 You understand people well and are a natural born therapist. A peacemaker, people always seem to get along when you are around. You tend to be a father or mother figure to friends, even to those older than you. You enjoy your role, and you find that you are close toContinue reading “On my Birthday”
On Reading and Coughing
A few days ago I received a book in the mail. It’s one I’ve looked forward to reading, and yet! I’ve been able to muster little progress, stalling out at near page fifty twice now. It’s probably not the book, though. I’ve lacked for energy the past few days. Since I received the book, actually.Continue reading “On Reading and Coughing”
Meet the Cats
I’ve written a fair bit about my cats. Let’s meet them, shall we? The cat on the left is Woody. The one on the right is Leo, the one that disappeared not too long ago. I like the dishes they’re using. I bought them at World Market a few years ago as a peace offeringContinue reading “Meet the Cats”
On the Summer Moon
Expect to see a super-sized Moon this week. From NASA’s webpage on the subject: Step outside any evening at sunset and look around. You’ll see a giant moon rising in the east. It looks like Earth’s moon, round and cratered; the Man in the Moon is in his usual place. But something’s wrong. This fullContinue reading “On the Summer Moon”
On Batman Begins
Jesus Fucking Christ. Go see Batman Begins. It’s not just a good comic-book movie. It’s a good movie, period. I won’t say much about the film, because there’s a surprise in the film that had I known about going in I’d have hated myself for knowing. The performances, all save Katie Holmes, were top-notch, withContinue reading “On Batman Begins”
On Memory
A man came in the store today. I was a bit on the harried side–one of my employees called out distraught, the other wasn’t due in for a few hours–and I had customers on all sides. He asked me a question, I told him I would be right with him, and he began to browse.Continue reading “On Memory”
On Birthday Wishes
Not that you read here, but… Happy Birthday, Christine.
On Language
Said I tonight at work, “The kittens are living behind my wheelie bin.” My assistant manager looked at me. “Your ‘wheelie bin’?” “You know,” I said, “my wheelie bin.” “Which is…?” “The garbage can I push out to the street every week?” “So, your garbage can.” “Right. My wheelie bin.” And then I realized that,Continue reading “On Language”
On Renewal
allyngibson.com will be with you for another year. I know, stay your disappointment. Some of you out there may have been hoping for a muzzle to silence my random bleatings. 😉 Domain and webspace renewed. In Bizarro speak, Me am happy!