Sexy Palm

24May07

Among the symbols for southern California, the Hollywood sign, the stars on the walk of fame, and the unforgivably indulgent Rodeo Drive compete for top representative of this region.  Debate may exist among which site most captures the L.A. spirit but the symbol flora sends is simply uncontested.  The indigenous terrain, the ubiquitous Chapparrel, would never [...]

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War is Peace

17May07

I went on the Army recruiting web site to see just what is in that goodie bag we’re handing out to those who enlist.  I found: “Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $72,900 to help pay for college.”  And, “The Congressional Budget [...]

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Exerpts from Hapworth 16, 1924

15May07

I am convinced God will kindly wear a human head, quite capable of nodding, for the benefit of some admirer who enjoys picturing Him that way, but I personally am not partial to His wearing a human head and would perhaps turn on my heel and walk away if He put one on for my [...]

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Mr. Berlin turns 119

11May07

My body seized.  Two capilaries in my left eye burst.  I blew a lung.  The cause: the funniest musical scene from any movie I’ve ever seen.   Frankenstein in a tux, top hat, and cane, singing, “Puttin’ on the Ritz”.  Sure, we have to thank Mel Brooks for his direction, Gene Wilder for his screenwriting, and Peter Boyle [...]

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Big T and the blog of sadness

09May07

Thursday, April 05, 2007

This is a taste of what is to come.  For those who have already read this on myspace, I apologize.

          I was feeling melo-happy, when I walked into work this morning, but now I feel glum like a book soaked with cola: formerly crisp and white, now curling and tattooed with brown [...]

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Be Wary!

09May07

I invite you to read my blog, but be warned: it may not, reguardless of my intension, help at all.  I aim to write on a variety of topics which inspire contemplation and criticism.  I welcome anyone who is willing to dialogue on deeply held, potentially contentious topics, among them: politics, religion, culture, morality, family, art, and [...]

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