GOP Convention: Four Days Of Open Carry
...and nobody gets shot! Who would have thunk it?
New York Times photo
New York Times photo
Ash And Xena
Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless at ComiCon 2016 in San Diego CA.
GNR And Lenny Kravitz
This time next month, it will be Patriots pre-season!
GOP Convention: First Night
While everyone works furiously this morning to out-do everyone else in sharing or structuring the perfect plagiarism meme, my takeaway from last night's proceedings in Cleveland is nicely encapsulated in a comment from the always-reliable Republican strategist Steve Schmidt:
"What we’re seeing tonight is the weaponization of grief.”
I Said Young Man...
Sometimes, there is inspiration. Always go with it...
Francis Underwood For President
Seems legit, given the circumstances. (Thank you to my friend Jonathan Roses for the photo.)
Monday Morning Coming Down
In the words of Colonel Kurtz, "The horror. The horror..."
Now You're Talking!
Election Day is on November 1. It can't possibly come soon enough for me.
What's Going On?
Sadly, the message of Marvin Gaye's song still hangs in the air after all these years. Especially this morning. And I'm becoming less and less confident that we will find an answer to his question anytime soon.
Have a nice weekend.
Max Headroom
It has been way too long. We all really need Max Headroom to return to TV.
Peace, Love, Soul, Hamsters
1968 was a terrible year also. MLK and RFK assassinations, riots at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, racial turmoil, death and chaos in big cities, and Nixon. But at least there was music to escape to.
Welcome back, Kia Soul hamsters!
If You Like Teflon, You'll Love Clinton!
Nothing sticks to a Clinton.
A Different Kind Of "Game Of Thrones" Returns Next Sunday
"The Circus" resumes next Sunday, just in time for the Conventions.
Yesterday's Selfies
Way back before you could take them with your phone, you had to pay for selfies by the shot. And before you took them, you generally got all spiffed up and checked your makeup. Posed, but not very spontaneous.
Fourth Of July
Have fun out there, but be careful that thing doesn't go off on you.
Titanic Red Sox Loss
And still, the pink hats sang along to "Sweet Caroline" after the top of the seventh inning. Kind of like the way passengers aboard the Titanic sang "Nearer My God To Thee" as it was on its way to the bottom of the sea...
The Art Of Grocery Store Abbreviation Writing
I think I'll apply for a job at Wegman's, creating the abbreviations for product descriptions. It looks like a whole lot of fun.
Jack Vettriano: What Do Artists Do All Day?
He is one of my favorite contemporary artists, and this is a unique insight into how he creates his gorgeous and sensual paintings. It is also another chapter in the eternal push-and-pull between commercial success and critical acceptance.
