In the immediate aftermath of the election, many pundits began shaping a new political narrative: that these next four years will be the ones in which Barack Obama cements his presidential legacy. Several commentators and columnists have speculated on what we will remember most about Obama when his presidency ends – his election as … Continue reading
We already know about Mitt Romney’s Big Bird problems. But who knew he had it in for Dora the Explorer and iCarly, too? Kid’s TV network Nickelodeon has, for the past several years, produced a special news show about the presidential election. During the past 6 presidential elections, they round up questions and concerns from … Continue reading
Well, I have had a LOT of hits on my previous post about the Million Muppet March. But since that was posted, I have come to find out that there will be a “counter-protest” of sorts held alongside it on the National Mall on November 3rd. I guess some people thought that the Million Muppet … Continue reading
Friends, I am not too hung up on accumulating cool points in this life. I am a proud fan of many things that are somewhat ridiculous for me to enjoy at my age, according to most folks. For example, I like Hanson. Yes, THAT Hanson. And I like them in a totally unironic way. They … Continue reading
Since I just reblogged a well-done post from CrimeDime dealing with marijuana and law enforcement, I thought I’d also puff, puff and pass along a brief history of why 4/20 is a special day for many folks. The Puffington Huffington Post explains it all for you right here. This article contains a decent amount of … Continue reading
I wasn’t going to write about the whole Ted Nugent thing. I think it’s been discussed widely enough as it is. By now, I figured, everyone must be sick of hearing about it already. But after hearing his comments being replayed, over and over, on various news programs, I started to get a bit aggravated. … Continue reading
Alrighty, pals & gals, as a small breather from the usual news/political stuff, I thought I’d throw in some entertainment for ya on this Friday morning. I had some writing to do today (the paid kind, thankfully) and I had my music on shuffle in the background while I was working. I noticed that many … Continue reading
I am a huge, HUGE Jim Henson/Muppets freak. I grew up watching Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. I loved the Muppet movies. I always loved learning about the history of the Muppets, and about how Jim Henson did all the amazing things he did. Despite my intense and abiding love for all things Muppetish, … Continue reading
For anyone in North Carolina – or anyone who has friends and/or family there, as I do, this is a post that’s worth your time. Pass it on to anyone who you think needs to know about Amendment One.
In an article by Andrew Burmon on the Huffington Post site, a plea is made for travelers to think about avoiding Florida as a vacation destination. The author argues that the “Stand Your Ground” law, which has been scrutinized and criticized in the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting, poses a treat to the safety … Continue reading
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