Category Archives: Famous people

Amazon, United States

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

In US in the 1960s, the youth of this country rebelled against “the establishment” with many professing to “drop out.” Fifty years later, the pendulum has swung and now all generations are willing, card-carrying members of the establishment from memberships … Continue reading →

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Jim Gilmore . . . the Jackal?

Posted on August 9, 2015 by

Republican Presidential Candidate Jim Gilmore entered the race so late (July 30) that this political blogger planned to ignore him. Next time there’s a presidential election cycle, Mr. Gilmore, can you please show up on time? But then . . … Continue reading →

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The Bulls Won

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

Many years ago upon returning from a trip abroad, I spent a few weeks in Chicago. While in a diner the day after landing, the waitress brought my tuna fish (smothered in cheese which is when I realized Americans smother … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh is Whispering in Your Ear

Posted on October 7, 2013 by

Thinking about the upcoming square (in a couple days) between Venus in Sagittarius and Neptune in Pisces, the image that came to mind is of spending an evening with an old friend, getting a little bored, finding something to smoke … Continue reading →

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Why David Plotz Hates August

Posted on August 4, 2013 by

David Plotz, editor of Slate, wants to get rid of August. Who in their right mind wants to get rid of a month of summer vacation? Plotz lists some mighty-fine reasons for getting rid of August including lots of wars … Continue reading →

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Edward Snowden’s Next Twelve Years

Posted on June 23, 2013 by

Edward Snowden, the NSA surveillance program whistle blower, turned 30 a couple days ago (on June 21). You know what 30 means astrological buddies, right? At the age of 28 we have what’s called a “Saturn return.” Saturn’s cycle around … Continue reading →

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Gordon Gee’s Other Side

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

Gordon Gee, president of Ohio State University, recently offended a bunch of folks through what he claims were attempts at humor. Columnist Dan Wetzel writes of Gee: “The man craves attention and through the years has proven he’ll pretty much … Continue reading →

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Marissa Mayer – The Pregnantest Woman in America

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

On a radio news story yesterday about Yahoo’s ban on telecommuting, the NPR commentator mentioned that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer joined the company last year while pregnant. Mayer’s son was born last September so it might have been more relevant … Continue reading →

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Libra: The Key to the Horoscope

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

In “Red,” the play about painter Mark Rothko by John Logan, Libra Rothko and his assistant have this discussion: KEN [Assistant]: They [Dionysus and Apollo] need each other. Dionysus’ passion is focused –– is made bearable –– by Apollo’s will … Continue reading →

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Oprah the Confessor, Lance the Martyr?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Is it true that Lance Armstrong is going to confess to doping during an interview with Oprah? Is Oprah our National Confessor? Can she bestow absolution on us all? If so, line me up. The Confessor According to Dictionary.com, while … Continue reading →

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