Trump wants to permanently fence off Lafayette Park, DC’s iconic protest place
Lafayette Park is a city park, across the street from the White house. It’s a place for picnics and midday walks, and it’s also a natural place for protesters to congregate.
Kongo (1932)
In “deepest, darkest Africa,” a drunkard and a byang-root addict help each other stand up against a cruel bastard in a wheelchair. … [read more]
Headed home on the #F bus, a possible bum but definite scuzzy character got on at the next stop. A white dude wearing stained clothes, his hair was greasy and uncombed, and he was carrying a crumpled bag of fast-food and two drinks in cups with straws. … [read more]
our 100th weekly open mike
Let’s see what happens when your host (me) has nothing to say. Step right up, speak your mind, tell a story, sing a song, whatever. … [read more]
Komodo (1999)
Giant lizards have killed young Patrick’s parents and eaten his dog, and now everyone’s worried because the poor kid’s having a hard time processing the trauma. … [read more]
It’s all rather terrifying. Cross your fingers that the election in a few weeks is allowed and goes well, but even the best-case results won’t solve the problems. … [read more]
Knuckleball! (2018)
I like baseball, so an acquaintance recommended this documentary, in which big league pitchers explain the pitch. … [read more]
Trump & the Republicans do ten illegal things every day, to immediate harmful effects. Nine out of ten are eventually rejected by the courts, but the damage has already been done. … [read more]
our 99th weekly open mike
Let’s see what happens when your host (me) has nothing to say. Step right up, speak your mind, tell a story, sing a song, whatever. … [read more]
