Category: Media

NOR’EASTER FELLS THE LEGEND By GARRY ARMSTRONG

Editor: In 2022, Garry tackled a snowstorm, or should we say it tackled him? Mother Nature came through on the heels of the frantic predictions of a whopper storm. Skeptical New Englanders are watching the snow fall faster than the numbers on Wall Street after another week of gridlock on Capitol Hill. The snow was … Continue reading NOR’EASTER FELLS THE LEGEND By GARRY ARMSTRONG

ARE YOU A BAD BUNNY?

Today is the day to talk about Bad Bunny. No, not the one below, but one of the most successful music artists in the entire world. He is also an American. "We’re not savage. We’re not animals. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans." - Bad Bunny Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, aka … Continue reading ARE YOU A BAD BUNNY?

OLD VERSUS NEW-FASHIONED?

The following post by Marilyn was previously reviewed, edited, and scheduled for publication today. Questions for you to answer in your own time over your favourite cuppa. Here are the questions du jour: Can you find the the mistake in this lineup A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z? You should never ask me questions about grammar. Such questions force me … Continue reading OLD VERSUS NEW-FASHIONED?

WHAT SOURCES INCLUDE

Fairness and the Media, by Rich Paschall You may have heard your favorite conservative "news" / entertainment commentator spouting off questionable "facts" and opinions on a certain cable/satellite channel. Perhaps a progressive talk show radio host was expressing statistics of dubious origin. You may have heard a podcaster or "influencer" offering statements that just did … Continue reading WHAT SOURCES INCLUDE

THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE’S 47th ANNIVERSARY

Today is the 47th anniversary of this event, and we haven't learned much in this near half-century. We have come so far and learned so little. I post this every year. We need to remember how bad we can be and be better. We can be better. We need to try harder. Out of this … Continue reading THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE’S 47th ANNIVERSARY

WHAT THEY HONOR AND CELEBRATE

The Far Right Salute, by Rich Paschall Recently, a conservative activist was gunned down on a college campus. The shooter's motives have remained unclear. What is clear is that both sides of the political spectrum need to stop with the wild speculation of motive. The conspiracy theories based on little or nothing need to stop … Continue reading WHAT THEY HONOR AND CELEBRATE

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY

Trump vs. Freedom of Speech by Rich Paschall Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. If you … Continue reading WATCH WHAT YOU SAY

FORCED BUSING DOESN’T NECESSARILY ACCOMPLISH MUCH – GARRY ARMSTRONG

I was in the middle of what I honestly call the Boston busing fiasco. On center stage, it played as a racial divide between Boston’s white and minority communities. It played well in the media – especially national and international media where they didn’t understand the local sentiments. The local news stations did a little … Continue reading FORCED BUSING DOESN’T NECESSARILY ACCOMPLISH MUCH – GARRY ARMSTRONG

CONCERNING INTERCONNECTNESS

The late great Douglas Adams (who shared my birthday, March 11th -- I'm sure that means something, but I have no idea what) created a character who I dearly love. Dirk Gently (also known by a number of other names, including Svlad Cjelli), was the owner/operator of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. It operated based on … Continue reading CONCERNING INTERCONNECTNESS

I DID IT MY WAY. OUCH. – GARRY ARMSTRONG

Cue up Sinatra's "My Way." It's applicable for some of the random thoughts that I'll float your way. It's perfect for some of the bonehead things in my past. My way is how I did some things through the years regardless of the consequences. Doing it "my way" sounds better as a lyric than as … Continue reading I DID IT MY WAY. OUCH. – GARRY ARMSTRONG