Month: December 2005

Long ago, I decided that “Xmas” was mildly tacky so I always write it as is, and I don’t have a problem wishing people “Merry Christmas.” I just mean it in a kindly, holiday kinda spirit. (Even...

Froggy Bottom Lounge Welcome newcomers! Please introduce yourself Come on in! The moment we’ve all been waiting for: Vodka:30! CDs are in their regular spot next to the stereo Please recommend (and unrecommend the...

There was good news for the American economy yesterday. Revised estimates for third quarter GDP numbers showed a very nice up-tick, showing a 4.3% increase. But, “Uh-oh,” you’re saying, “Isn’t this...

Reality bites. Contrast these two reports. First, Bush’s tale about the Iraqi troops’ major contributions in Tal Afar. Then, an eyewitness embedded MSM journalist’s 180-degree account of the Iraqi troops’...

About three years ago I heard about this crazy American guy who was living with the Akha people in the hills of Thailand. His wife was Akha, his kids were Akha and he, after thirteen years, was now pretty much Akha. He would...