"…something like the supervisor of an entire team of political agents…"
Cecil Vortex There was music there. Musicality, I like to think. And there was a little guitar. And enthusiasm. “Say! Say! Say!” And there was that kid, that funky funky kid — and that unusual groove. What was her deal? It like she was clear-channeling. And then there was the last one. The one who seemed to … Read more
Another day at the RNC, and another post over on Edgewise. Today’s topic: how George Bush gave the greatest speech of his life. And how he’s still gonna lose. Read all about it, here
Over on Edgewise, a pair of reactions to last night’s RNC festivities: A somewhat strained attempt to explain away the unusual behavior of one Zell Miller, here Meanwhile, it’s Mr. Happy Head!, here
“This is better than some lollipops I know.”
Some thoughts about Tuesday night’s Republican Nation Convention (with micro-commentary on Arnold, the twins, Laura, and GWB’s cameo), all found on ye olde Edgewise, right over here.
Three new political posts over on Edgewise and DailyKos: Witness the birth of an exciting new meme (“So-Called ‘Bush Twins’”) here (and take the poll!) Then read all about the true state of the horse race (hint: it’s tied) here And finally, a quick look at the newest new low in smear tactics (“And Ye … Read more
Waiting outside the theater –dink. his mother’s umbrella opened accidentally into the backside of his buzz-cut head. –dink. –dink. He blinked. He tightened. –dink.
Something tells me it’s all happening at Monkey Vortex Radio Theater. That’s right. A brand new segment of genuine Monkey Vortex Creep-edy™. We call this one Not Cool. Written by yers truly, it clocks in at less than 2 megs / 2 minutes, and features the estimable voice talents of Christian Crumlish, Eileen Dahl, Bee … Read more
For this week’s tune, I sent bass and a pair of keyboard tracks to Yaniv Soha — my frequent co-conspirator and the recently ousted former CFO of yanivsoha.com. Yaniv added vocals and atmospheric guitar and, hey presto — here are the results. (If the music sounds a little familiar, those bass and keyboard tracks also … Read more
This weekend I dropped by to see Mr. Davis (not his real name), the ninety-four-year-old man who lives around the corner. He can’t see much, or hear much, or get around much. But he still has a bright smile. And his mind is sharp. I was interested in hearing from him firsthand what it was … Read more