Inspired By Madness
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Sunday, June 13th, 2010When I heard that the distinguished writer Christopher Hitchens was speaking and reading from his newly published memoir at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, I jumped at the chance to see him. I was also thrilled to learn that the event was in support of the Center for Inquiry, a non-profit that seeks to [...]
Tribute to a Mac from the Poet Laureate of ‘Deep Ecology’
Sunday, January 24th, 2010Why I Take Good Care of My Macintosh By Gary Snyder Because it broods under its hood like a perched falcon, Because it jumps like a skittish horse and sometimes throws me, Because it is poky when cold, Because plastic is a sad, strong material that is charming to rodents, Because it is flighty, Because [...]
It goes on forever. My God…it’s full of stars!
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Requiescat in pace, Arthur C. Clarke.
Don’t Panic! It’s 11:20…do you know where your towel is?
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008Happy Birthday, old friend. The world is a sadder place without your wit.
Pfeffernüsse, In Treatment, and Better Living Through Chemistry
Monday, February 25th, 2008I saw a bag of these while waiting in line for the self-checkout at the grocery, and I just couldn’t help myself. Sugary, gingery goodness. Goes great with soy milk. Anyone else as hopelessly drawn in by HBO’s In Treatment as I am? Based upon an Israeli show, this daring experiment is written and directed [...]
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