So I’m writing a letter. And I’m listening to the Barenaked Ladies’ Barenaked for the Holidays. And I’m up to the eighth track, a cover of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”–the charity Christmas song done back in the 80s to raise money for starving children in sub-Sarahan Africa. I hate this song. I despise thisContinue reading “On a Christmas Song I Despise”
Monthly Archives: December 2006
On Remembering John
John Lennon, murdered twenty-six years ago today. The world could use John Lennon today. The world could use his powerful voice against those in authority. The world could use his poetic soul. Peace, John.
On Martian Water
Mars may have liquid water after all. Striking images taken by NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft suggest the presence of liquid water on the Martian surface, a tantalizing find for scientists wondering if the Red Planet might harbor life. The orbiting U.S. spacecraft enabled scientists to detect changes in the walls of two craters inContinue reading “On Martian Water”
On a Fun Christmas Song
I heard the most amazing Christmas song on the radio this morning on the way to work–“Winter Wonderland” done to the tune and in the style of Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop.” It’s by a duo called Fleming and John. Sure, it’s completely novelty, but it’s a fun, insane novelty that’s available for a download.Continue reading “On a Fun Christmas Song”
On Life As a Television Show
If I were a television show, how long would it be until I were cancelled? I admit, not something to which I’d given much thought, but the quiz was there, so why now? 😉 2.5 Seasons ( 76 Costs, 68 Reception, and 53 Cult Appeal ) Your tale is a tragic one indeed. You startedContinue reading “On Life As a Television Show”
On a Brutal Battle
War is hell. The Rocky Mountains seemed an inviting location to set up a colony and dominate. I had, as my ally, Henry the Navigator and his Portugese settlers. Opposing me on the peaks beyond the valley were the French of Napoleon and the Spaniards of Queen Isabella. Resources on the snowy peaks were scarce.Continue reading “On a Brutal Battle”