I really need to start paying more attention to politics. But then again, I’d probably get angry so maybe I shouldn’t. For once in my life, I agree 100% with Jon Stewart. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

I love it when I see old photographs in color. It brings them to life in ways not possible through a black and white print. The Denver Post is featuring a collection of color photographs from 1939-1943. I first came across this collection in 2007, but I found myself as riveted to the screen today [...]

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a big fan of country music. Quite frankly, it’s in my blood. I can’t not love it. But I’ve been getting frustrated by the rise in political messages found in the music. It started with 9/11 (Stars and Stripes by Aaron Tippin, Red, White, and Blue by Toby [...]

I’ve been following the story of Ms. Sherrod and her forced resignation and then the eventual apology she received (along with an offer of a new job in the Agricultural Department). The day the story broke, I was watching the news with my stepdad who agreed that she should have been fired. And me, being [...]

I am loving this clip from The Daily Show: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Wish You Weren’t Here www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party It’s been a long time since I’ve watched Jon Stewart. And, at least in this case, he’s the only one saying [...]

When I read this article, I couldn’t help but think about Veruca Salt. More specifically, the song the Oompa Loompas sang when they had to go fish her out of the furnace (yes, I’m talking about the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory movie). Who do you blame when your kid is a brat [...]

I’d never heard of Hungry Girl before, but after this article in the NYTimes, I’m definitely intrigued. Ms. Lillien has been criticized for advocating a path to weight loss that is slippery with Cool Whip Lite, onion soup mix and other foods of debatable nutritional value. She says that the recipes reflect the reality of [...]

The mayor of San Francisco has declared a city-wide ban on sugary drinks: Coca-Cola is out, and soy milk is now part of San Francisco’s official city policy. Under an executive order from Mayor Gavin Newsom, Coke, Pepsi and Fanta Orange are no longer allowed in vending machines on city property, although their diet counterparts [...]

I just read about a study that concluded that what we touch – its feel, texture, weight, etc. – influences how we make decisions. That seems like a no-brainer of course. But I find it interesting how the columnist related this idea to the progress of technology and e-book readers. Especially since I keep flirting [...]

There’s been a lot of talk about how unemployment spoils folks and encourages them not to look for employment. That’s a pile of bull poop. NY Times Op-Ed columnist Paul Krugman gets it: Now, I don’t have the impression that unemployed Americans are spoiled; desperate seems more like it. One doubts, however, that any amount [...]