"I think sometimes in revulsion from Communism - and revolting they are - you find yourself tempted to go too far the other way. This impulse you must resist." Mary C. McCall Jr -- defending herself at the HUAC Mary C. McCall Jr. Today's date is: May 12, 2018 Introduction Three days ago it was … Continue reading Mary C. McCall Jr.
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Road Trip!
"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well." Alexander the Great Road Trip! My brother is going on a road trip. How fun is that? Let's talk about it some. Smart Travel It may seem obvious but sometimes we want to jump in the car and go, go, … Continue reading Road Trip!
Tully: My Movie Review
"I hate actors who come and quote Nietzsche." Charlize Theron Tully: My Movie Review I saw this remarkable film yesterday with my sister. We enjoyed it, talked about what we saw afterwards and agreed that it was a satisfying film. I recommend it. This is a Diablo Cody film and so we expect to be … Continue reading Tully: My Movie Review
Oh My Oatmeal
"A bachelor's life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner." Francis Bacon Oh My Oatmeal People talk about the health benefits of oatmeal. But I'm here to talk about time and money. For decades I told myself that I didn't have the time for breakfast. I'd grab a drive-thru something or … Continue reading Oh My Oatmeal
When Superheroes Fail
"With great power comes great responsibility." Spiderman When Superheroes Fail They shouldn't. Lately we have seen stories where our favorite hero fails in his task, fails in the story and fails the audience. We've seen Spiderman drop his girlfriend down an elevator shaft. We have even seen Superman kill. This is the ultimate betrayal of … Continue reading When Superheroes Fail
Pancakes and Syrup
"My love of maple syrup. I've been known to knock back a can over a couple days: A swig here, a swig there, and next thing you know it's gone. It's a habit I have to stave off. I don't want to lose all my teeth." Rufus Wainwright Pancakes and Syrup In the World of … Continue reading Pancakes and Syrup
Common Courtesy
"Going to prison is like dying with your eyes open." Bernard Kerik Common Courtesy I don't live in a rough neighborhood. These eyes have never seen a fight or any violence. Around the corner and up the street is a local convenience store that is open twenty-four hours. I walk over there maybe five times … Continue reading Common Courtesy
I Feel Pretty: My Review
"To be really great, you need to be naturally funny in order to stand out. But you can work at it, and find the best vehicle that you have to communicate what you're saying to people." Amy Schumer I Feel Pretty: My Review I saw this movie with my sister yesterday and we both enjoyed … Continue reading I Feel Pretty: My Review
Facebook: Facial Recognition
"I updated my grilling app, iGrill, today and it now has Facebook integration that lets you see what other people are grilling right now around the world. Awesome." Mark Zuckerberg Facebook: Facial Recognition It is also called Faceprinting. Today, I turned off the feature in my Facebook account. But, I know that it is also … Continue reading Facebook: Facial Recognition
Gershwin and Free Bird
"People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to love." Claude Monet Gershwin and Free Bird I am feeling great today. It is a good day to be alive. I woke up this morning and looked out my window over to the Sandia Mountains. … Continue reading Gershwin and Free Bird
The Profound Bartender 
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