On Politics
Several years ago, we stood in awe and applauded Egypt’s Arab Spring – but today we stand in shock, horror, and dismay. I recall writing in the past that the part of the Arab world’s transition was an unknown of the product – and that is remains true today.
This statement by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) is good: We (Republicans) have to get beyond being anti-Obama and we have to reconvince people that we can have hope in America. … People have to think you are serious about governing and have positive ideas.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) described many members of Congress having Dinosaur Syndrome – a condition of big hearts and a small brain. If someone does not think Sen. Paul is the smartest on Capitol Hill, just ask him.
On This Week’s Headlines from The Onion
- Mom spends beach vacation assuming all household duties in closer proximity to ocean
- Scientists create microscopic Mona Lisa
- Expendable 3 cast to be paid in steroids, meat
- Cat seemed perfectly content right up to moment he bolted from room
- Unpaid internship a great experience for local company
- Boy asks nation not to find his missing little brother
Interesting Reads
- A look at today’s conservatives
- Nazi control of a British island
- The rhythm of wine
- Human Mortality and Chimps
- Rare earth elements and technology
- Faith, Science, and Metaphors
On Potpourri
Friday (Aug. 16th) is the 36th anniversary of Elvis’s death. USA Today treats Elvis fans with this article: Imagine if Elvis Never Left the Building
Friday is National Airborne Day (Army paratroopers), Men’s Grooming Day, and the start of National Aviation Week. The weekend is loaded with celebrations as International Homeless Animals Day, Meaning of Is Day, and National Thrift Shop Day (all Saturday); and Sunday is Bad Poetry Day, Mail Order Catalog Day, Serendipity Day, and World Daffodil Day.
Although I don’t think it was good judgment for a parent to name her child Messiah, I don’t agree with the judge’s ruling that the mother must change the child’s name.
To me, losing pets is one of the tough moments in life. Elyse, we are sorry to hear the news about Cooper.
Get ready for the next rendition of Time: The Musical. Although I’m unsure of the exact day, the next theme features songs with Weekend, Saturday, Sunday, or their plural forms in the title. I’ll announce the day on the upcoming Monday Morning Entertainment post.
It’s not together yet, but I’m planning a Saturday Morning Cartoon post this weekend.
Given the day, it seems that Elvis sending you into the weekend to Las Vegas is appropriate. In the words of Garrison Keillor, Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
A Frank Angle 