Forever Young, by Joan Baez
Older, wiser, and she still has that gorgeous voice!
Continue reading →Joan Baez
While protesting the Vietnam War in the late 1960s, I had the great good fortune to meet Joan Baez. With her extraordinary voice, she inspired a generation of social activists. My favorite song by her is “Joe Hill“, the story … Continue reading →
Characteristics of Extremists
Ever since Sarah Palin burst onto the national scene, I have been stunned by the hatred and poison in public discourse that her appearance has unleashed. Not only has she spouted hatred and poison, but she has egged her followers … Continue reading →
Utah Phillips
I’m not terribly knowledgeable about folk music, but I think the best folk music speaks truth to power and I don’t know many folk musicians who have done it better than Utah Phillips. I stumbled across him in a response … Continue reading →
Understanding Defamation
In the last couple of weeks, the McCain/Palin campaign has engaged in some exceedingly disturbing tactics – tactics that promote hate, intolerance, and division. Most Americans rightfully condemn these tactics and I find it refreshing that a number of prominent … Continue reading →
The Authoritarian Personality
I received a reply to my post entitled, “The Ten Commandments of a Liberal” and I answered with my reply. Not that I think that Concerned Engineer will check back and engage in a thoughtful discussion about anything, particularly since … Continue reading →
Rolling Stone articles on John McCain & Sarah Palin
I read this article in Rolling Stone some time ago and thought it a bit over-the-top, in its’ characterization of John McCain. Still, I think it is useful to read, for even if it exaggerates, it doesn’t do so by … Continue reading →
Barack Obama is IRISH!
A friend sent me a link to this You Tube video. It is hilarious!!
Continue reading →Who is the real Maverick?
John McCain and Sarah Palin style themselves as “mavericks” – I thought you would like to know more about how the word came to be. Then, you can decide if McCain and Palin are mavericks or if they are something … Continue reading →
Laughter is the best medicine, it is said
Do you feel like crying over the sad state of affairs in America these days? Take heart, there is always some humor to help lift your spirits. I found this on Slashdot: Research has led to the discovery of the … Continue reading →