Monthly Archives: August 2008
I’m the Center of the Universe
When John Edwards almost seemed to excuse his marital infidelity by saying he was a narcissist, I thought his self-diagnosis would lead to a discussion in the mass media of what Narcissistic Personality Disorder really is. But that didn’t really happen. Many politicians are grandiose, jumping into … Continue reading
George Orwell Revisited
Last week, I wrote about George Orwell’s new blog. Now he’s back in the news as a subject in a book he shares with Evelyn Waugh. At first glance, Orwell and Waugh couldn’t be more different in style, interests and beliefs, but … Continue reading
A Flock of Hummingbirds
My friend Jane knows I like hummingbirds so she emailed these photographs to me of a woman hand feeding ruby-throated hummingbirds. I immediately suspected photoshop! And not just because I didn’t believe hummingbirds would feed from a woman’s hand — hummingbirds are … Continue reading
Filed under Biology, Bird-watching, Environment, Humor, Louisiana, Natural History, Nature, Personal, Photography, Random, Science
My Run for President
My friend Anita sent me a humorous video of her internet campaign for president. Computer technology is so amazing that it can make anyone a candidate. In true political fashion, I’ve thrown my hat in the ring on top of hers and have … Continue reading
Filed under Communication, Entertainment, Humor, Internet, Life, Personal, Politics, Presidents
More Mamma Mia!
Robert Butler, The Kansas City Star’s movie critic, was a little dubious of the idea of a sing along version of “Mamma Mia!” when he showed up for the preview. He’d already seen the “regular” version. He’s warmed a lot … Continue reading
Mamma Mia!
My daughter “Lulu”and I were probably the only ones in the theater tonight who’d never seen any version of “Mamma Mia!” She’d gotten free tickets to a preview of the new sing-along version. “Wanna go?” she asked casually. Lulu was ready to … Continue reading
Newspeak
Since this current United States presidential campaign began, trillions of words have been spoken, written, blogged…. I won’t add to the cacophony with my take on the candidates, their followers, the media, the voters and the onlookers. Instead, I’ll point to the master … Continue reading
Filed under Communication, Entertainment, History, Journalism, Language, Life, Literature, Personal, Politics, Random, Writing
Ho, Hum, Another Hummingbird
I’m not bored with the hummingbird at our feeder, but he does come often enough that I’m starting to take him for granted. My husband calls out, “Hummingbird.” Sometimes, I don’t look up. I should. The hummingbird will be leaving soon, and … Continue reading
Filed under Biology, Environment, Humor, Kansas, Life, Natural History, Nature, Personal, Photography
Astounding Technology
Beloit College in Wisconsin recently released its annual Mindset List, which shows the kind of world that incoming freshmen grew up in. For example, to the class of 2012, GPS has always been available, phones always had caller ID and tax returns could … Continue reading
Filed under Communication, Education, Family, Humor, Life, Technology, Uncategorized
Tribute to Isaac Hayes
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain plays “Shaft” My blogging friend Sincerae wrote a great tribute to Isaac Hayes and found this different — and amusing — musical take on Isaac Hayes’ “Shaft” by The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. It made … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, Humor, Life, Music, Personal
