Just As I Thought

Portrait of the Artist

Ah, that day when my friends Sara and Lance and I went to the Hirshhorn gallery to see the Laurie Anderson exhibit, and turned around to discover that we were being followed by… Laurie Anderson.

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Al Kamen’s column in the Post today points out the incredible increase in secrecy under this administration — something we already know, but he gives an example: Executive branch agencies — mostly the  [more...]

On the Board

At least he doesn’t claim to be pro-life

The Republican governor of Massachusetts (how did that happen?), a very religious Mormon man, Mitt Romney, has like most religious people found a way to reconcile his actions and his faith. Despite the commandment  [more...]

At least Saddam is gone

Despite my misgivings about the war and my total disgust with the current administration, I’d always felt that our military was honorable. That in the midst of it all, I supported our military because they put  [more...]

Moving pictures

Those of you know know me have probably come to terms with my addiction to gadgets. (I can’t decide if this is better than addiction to coffee, cigarettes, or other substances, but it’s probably more  [more...]

And they’re off

This morning’s Style Invitational is the annual naming of the horses: take the names of two Triple Crown nominees, then name their offspring. Gran Prospect x Jose = Comin’ Up Ferrer (Tom and Lisa Codella  [more...]

Looks good inside and out

Early this week I ordered some photo books using Apple’s iPhoto. They arrived today — that’s right, it took only 5 days. I’m amazed at this product and wonder why it seems that Apple is alone in  [more...]