Some good theatre

In school, you hear a lot about the cathartic effects of drama,  but sometimes the theatre just doesn’t deliver. I was reminded tonight of those rare times when you leave a play with a sense of awe and uplift. Recently, I took a freelance writing assignment to preview a play called “Gee’s Bend,” a production by [...]

Two tickets to the gun show

If I have to listen to another McCain ad disguised as a radio commercial for “the big gun show,” I’m gonna puke. Let’s be adults. The existence of future gun shows is not in jeopardy, and most certainly is not hanging in the balance. So saying that “this might be the last gun show you [...]

Another travesty

When I can no longer be served a double latte pretentia mokachino by a bikini-clad barista, then the terrorists have won. Actually, I don’t even drink coffee. Frankly, there are vices out there that are a lot more fun. I’m not going into detail; just use your imagination. You have to admit, though, that crossing [...]

Suck it, George

I thought long and hard about writing something meaningful, serious, and introspective about the meaning of Independence Day, but I’m sick to death of feeling as though I’m mourning my “American-ness” rather than celebrating it. And I’m tired of the notion that if I don’t walk around with a dour expression on my face, fearing [...]