I've finally given in and admitted that catblogging is a big part of this site.In fact, I've decided to embrace it. I've joined the Catlover Blogroll Community. You'll see the list of links in the sidebar. Lots of cats there.All my own catblogging is in the archive for the Catblogging category. … [Read more...] about Catlover’s Blogroll
A Frame Within a Frame?
Wheels within wheels...recantations within recantations...a frame within a frame? Marathon Pundit is all over the latest news about the Anthony Porter/Alstory Simon murder case. I don't have much to say about the death penalty—I am as disturbed by the blood lust on one side as by the candlelight vigils for murderers on the other—but this is a bizarre story. … [Read more...] about A Frame Within a Frame?
Superman Rewritten
If you're trying to develop a script for a Hollywood movie, you'll get a lot of "Does it have to be that way?" questions from the studio executives. For example, someone might ask about one of the characters, "Does he have to stutter?" because that might make the film harder to enjoy, which would reduce the amount of money it could earn. That's a little less likely if the … [Read more...] about Superman Rewritten
Naperville Riverwalk in Spring
As we head into the cold winter here in Chicago, I thought I'd post a few shots of the Naperville Riverwalk from last Spring. I'm going to miss all this for a while. … [Read more...] about Naperville Riverwalk in Spring
Miami Police, Supporting Terrorists?
Radley Balko points to an AP wire story about scary police-state tactics in Miami: Miami police announced Monday they will stage random shows of force at hotels, banks and other public places to keep terrorists guessing and remind people to be vigilant. Deputy Police Chief Frank Fernandez said officers might, for example, surround a bank building, check the IDs of everyone … [Read more...] about Miami Police, Supporting Terrorists?