Year: 2008
Time For a New Car
Ever since we bought our last car in 1998, my wife and I have been thinking that our next car should be an SUV of some kind. Our 1997 Camry feels roomy inside, but that’s because of good ergonomics. If you try to fit in something not shaped like a human, like a bunch of… Read more
Aliens or Romance?
Today’s online Chicago Tribune has a blurb that reads: Aliens or romance? John Kass wants to know what you think is the Best Valentine’s Day Date Movie. John, if you choose your woman wisely, aliens are romance. Update: My wife just called me from the road. She wants to know the name of the spaceship… Read more
On Warrantless Wiretapping
[This is a little late by now, but I thought I’d put it out there anyway.] A few days ago, the Wall Street Journal had an editorial about the wiretapping bill in the Senate. Let’s sample a few choice phrases: The Senate takes up wiretapping of foreign terrorists this week, and the stakes couldn’t be… Read more
Common Sense, It’s a Theory
Scott Greenfield was ranting against relying too much on “common sense”: One of the offshoots of the push that resulted in the elevation of George W. Bush to the presidency was the empowerment of “regular” people. This meant that views and opinions, under the category of “common sense,” were raised to a level equal to,… Read more
If The Writer’s Strike Ends Now…
If the writers’ strike ends now, here’s what’s going to happen to some of my favorite shows: Bones – Four pre-strike eps left. Don’t know if they’ll make more this season. House – 4 new eps this season, air by April. Battlestar Galactica – returns with pre-strike eps, production on remainder of final season starts… Read more