Month: April 2011

Every now and then some folks start talking about the possibilities of a “second Civil War” in these United States.  With all due respect, we’ve already had one—it’s called the Civil Rights...

A relatively new natural gas drilling technique – hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” – is being rushed into wide scale use with the same heedless abandon as deep water oil drilling.  Activists are...

Hello again painting fans. This week I’ll be continuing with the painting of the Pink House in Cape May, New Jersey.  I will be using the photo seen directly below. I’m working on an 8×10 canvas in my usual...

You know things are looking bleak when you start arguing for the virtues of boring men. I’d actually change that up a bit and argue the virtues of men (and women) who have a passing acquaintance with reality. So, right...

So, are you more interested in the Royal Wedding or the NFL Draft? I know I’m reading more about Prince Amukamara of Nigeria than Prince William of Wales. But, you know, I’m a dude.