“Listen and understand. That Terminator is out there. It can’t be bargained with, it can’t be reasoned with, it doesn’t feel pity or remorse or fear. And it absolutely will not stop — ever — until you are dead!” — Actor Michael Biehn in the classic sci-fi drama “The Terminator” (Released appropriately in 1984) Woe unto the formerly United States of America. We continue to … [Read more...]
What Exactly is “In-Kind-ness?”
Long ago there was no money. Well that kind of sounds like today doesn’t it? Seems there are very few of us mere mortals who always have enough money jingle jangling in our pockets. But in reality there was no money like we know money. There was always a way to pay for goods and services without the green and silver things we know as money today. Believe it or not some places, … [Read more...]
When mandating ‘diversity’ hurts the art
The latest Hollywood diversity conceit, as Bugs Bunny might say, “is a doozy, Doc.” Beginning this year, to be considered for “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards, a motion picture must meet diversity requirements in on “screen representation, creative leadership, industry access and audience advancement.” The new diversity rules are many and specific. They are also … [Read more...]
Humpty Dumpty & the blackguard dwarves
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master — that’s all.” -- Alice in Wonderland God save us from the rise of the eggheads … [Read more...]
The Discovery of Softened Cream Cheese
It is no secret between me and my friends that there are just some things that I will not try when it comes to eating. I have no trouble saying, “No Way!” when say a deep fried scorpion weaved on a stick is waved under my nose. I have been approached with a hermitically sealed bag of chocolate covered ants that someone shakes in my face telling me they are just soooooooo good. … [Read more...]
2024: Deja vu all over again?
Honestly, I never thought he’d do it. At the age of 80 and showing signs of decline, Joe Biden is actually – no joke – running for re-election. And here’s the kicker: He’s the worst president in recent memory and if he lives long enough, he’ll probably win. As giddy as some are about Donald Trump winning the Republican primary and going on a scorched-earth revenge tour, … [Read more...]
Gov. Lumbago’s Slush Fund
Sen. Skip Daly, D-Sparks, kicked the governor’s ass last week. Greenhorn GOP Gov. Giuseppe Lumbago’s minions came before the State Senate Government Affairs Committee to push for a government “modernization plan,” dubbed “the Nevada Way” -- a slogan apparently copied from UNR President Brian Sandoval’s “Wolf Pack Way.” Either way, there were few cheerleaders. “I’d … [Read more...]
It’s Time To Get Up
There seems to be an unwritten guideline as to the times everyone in a household rises from slumber in the mornings. It’s amazing that the people in families get into the swing of things at different times each regular day. Oh there are days that are not regular. The day the family is going on vacation everyone is front and center. Everyone heading out for some family activity … [Read more...]