If I’ve ever encountered anyone talking about a “teachable moment” who wasn’t a finger-wagging, sanctimonious, insufferable jackass, I can’t remember it. “Teachable moments” tend to carry a payload of political correctness, don’t they? They’re never about practical, real-world lessons, like hard work yielding rewards, or loyalty begetting loyalty. I think getting your finger-wagging, sanctimonious, insufferable … Read more
Two people injured in a chemical explosion yesterday at Redstone Arsenal have died. God be with their families and friends. Charles and I went out for Cinco de Mayo last night. Actually that’s not true; we went out to a Mexican place, and it was accidentally May 5. It went okay, considering. I’m not so … Read more
Pirate Radio came recommended by a friend, and I’m glad it did. It’s the sort of thing I’d have likely passed up on my own. It’s mostly a comedy, but there is enough drama and musical history to make it work on those wavelengths too. It’s loosely based on Radio Caroline, a British pirate radio … Read more