Sunny and Cold
The weather has been remarkable lately. The forecast still calls for “partly cloudy” or “showers” and we have been getting full days of sun. It’s been cold, though, but …
Onward Christian Soldiers
After reading this article in the NY Times, I had a chilly premonition of a future like that described in The Handmaid’s Tale. November 26, 2004 After Victory, Crusader Against Same-Sex Marriage …
Crypto Nazis Deface NYT
Wendy and I went to a local coffee place yesterday afternoon after she went to go see SpongeBob SquarePants. We sat down inside and I grabbed the Sunday NY Times front page. Inside was a story about a …
Columbia: Cemetery Hoops
Just saw what would have made a great picture. Kids in coats in the low afternoon sun playing basketball. Next to their court was a cemetery with huge marble markers. I had to do a doubletake to make …
Columbia: Finished Shooting
We’re done with shooting, which is a big relief. Still haven’t seen a red cent beyond their deposit, but their deadline is tomorrow. If they don’t bring the check, I will turn into a …
Columbia: I [heart] Huckabees
Wendy and I went to see this movie last night at the Ragtag Cinema in Columbia, MO last night. Before we went in, I overheard one person ask the theater’s owner what “I Love …
Columbia: Sleep Dreams
Kickball satellite: This was a toy that someone had given me. It was a round, soft, feather-light ball with a remote control receiver. First, you would program the ball to suit your desires. You …
Columbia: Sore Loserman
I’m still moping because of the election. My buddy Mike sent out an e-mail with the subject “This may be the worst day in the history of the world.” The e-mails on that thread have …
Columbia: Election, Hope Lost
I couldn’t even write yesterday. I couldn’t do much of anything. I didn’t even go on a walk, which had become my routine. Kerry lost the election. We lost the election. I lost the …
Columbia: Day 1
It’s strange being in a new place on election day…on this election day. We flew in last night on Frontier, through Denver. It was warm and muggy. I collected our bags and equipment in …