Monthly Archives: December 2008
New Year’s Day: Nothing Changes Unless We Say So
As I listen to “Time” from Pink Floyd’s immortal musical masterpiece ” Dark Side of the Moon”, I’m reminded of another monumental achievement in pop music/ contemporary philosophy: U2′s “New Year’s Day.” Besides being a rockin’ great tune, it has … Continue reading
Yellowstone Earthquakes: Hello, Humans- Still Think You Run the Place?
The “swarm” of earthquakes in Yellowstone continues and seismologists at University of Utah say there’s nothing to be alarmed about- yet. For those who are not geophysically inclined, living on Earth can seem pretty predictable. But events like earthquakes, eruptions, … Continue reading
New Year’s Message 2008: Waking Up from the $10-Trillion Hangover
Hard as I try, I cannot forget what George W. Bush and his Legion of Lunatics did to America. The newest issue of Harper’s kind of puts it in perspective: $10-trillion. The cover displays a view of Uncle Sam we don’t … Continue reading
NASCAR Doomed by Energy Crisis, Real Conservatism
Someday, we will look back at the modern Roman chariot races that are NASCAR events and ask “how could we be so stupid?” The only question is: How soon is someday? Even NASCAR drivers are questioning the future of their … Continue reading
Is Climate Change Killing Minnesota’s Moose?
As I’ve written before, I became something of a moose fan during my foray into wildlife documentary work in 2004. The result was two docs: “Defending the Crown” about a wildlife ranger in Maine battling moose poachers, and “Our Other … Continue reading
Barack the Magic Negro Song: In Death Throes, GOP Takes America Down With It
It’s a pretty sure bet that when a political candidate or anyone for that matter resorts to name calling and personal insults, they’re desperate. Apparently not caring that they got killed in the last election, the Republican Party has stuck … Continue reading
Christmas 2008: Time to Rethink Energy and Our Delusional Lifestyle
Driving around Knoxville, Tennessee the past few days I got the feeling that most Americans still don’t care about high gasoline, electricity and other energy costs. Judging by their lawn displays of everything from the Nativity to the invention of … Continue reading
Tennessee Coal Ash Flood: Nuclear Waste Suddenly Looks OK
I spent Christmas in Knoxville, Tennessee with relatives. Unlike the thirty years I spent in the news business, I no longer pay attention to news during this time. Bad weather, terrorist attacks, government incompetence? Sorry, man. It’s the HOLIDAYS! Pass the … Continue reading
Christmas Message 2008! Jesus’ and Our Lives Are All About Time Management
There are times to be a curmudgeon. Christmas is not one of them. I’m not a religious person but I have a creamy, spiritual center inside of my hard, crispy, cynical coating. And for those who know me, I can be … Continue reading
Media 2009 Predictions: NBC Buys Cubs, Guns & Ammo Murders People
Like fruitcake and drunk driving, predictions are one of those bad holiday traditions we just can’t shake. This year, the unyielding urge to predict is particularly accute because, based on the troubles of the past few years, we either wish … Continue reading
