It's Thursday and I'm writing this because I want to get it out of my head. I'm still taking a break. Anyhow. Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to be the next Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, taking old boss Stephen Breyer's place when he steps down this summer. She won the vote with a 53-47 score … Continue reading Friday, April 7, 2022
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
I am still taking a break. It's been a drag, beloved, and sometimes you need to air out the attic. Part of it - hell, probably most of it - is my own bad wiring. I've been on a stone-cold bummer since before Christmas and losing Otis just made it worse. Or made it all … Continue reading Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Saturday, April 2, 2022
We're going to be shut down for a little bit. I'll get back to you when I get back to you. If you must know what I think or what topics look important, follow me on Twitter. Posting will be light there, too, though.
Monday, March 28, 2022
Look. I don't make a habit of watching awards shows anyway, so I didn't watch the Oscars last night. I have seen the video of Will Smith slapping the taste out of Chris Rock's mouth, but I honestly don't care. I will say, however, if there's a possibility a presenter might get smacked for being … Continue reading Monday, March 28, 2022
Friday, March 25, 2022
Okay, let's get something down. The Tupelo City Council held another meeting today to discuss the whole marijuana thing. As we discussed Wednesday, they got the city all squared away concerning where growers and dispensaries could do their business. There wasn't any change to what was hammered out Tuesday and the Council will meet April 5 to decide … Continue reading Friday, March 25, 2022
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Republican Party continued its preview of the next couple of election cycles, letting everyone know it's going to all racism and transphobia. Jobs? Infrastructure? National security? Nope, it's going to be books that teach kids that racism is wrong and the idea that trans people exist riling up the shuffling horde that is Conservative … Continue reading Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
The U.S. Senate opened its questioning of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson today and it went pretty much like you would expect. For example, Cory Booker of New Jersey was practically gushing, calling it a "day of joy." The first African American woman nominated to the Supreme Court in the country's 245-year history is … Continue reading Monday, March 21, 2022
Friday, March 18, 2022
No, I am not going to waste time on that dumbass New York Times op-ed about censorship. The idea that "cancel culture from the Left" is the same as "banning books and threatening teachers from the Right" is the same thing is goddamn stupid. Furthermore, have we really given "cancel culture" a decent shot? Maybe … Continue reading Friday, March 18, 2022
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
I haven't got much in the tank today, and everything looks like it needs to marinate more. The state Senate cut a deal to raise teacher pay by up to an average of $5,150 for regular teachers and two grand for assistants. That would take Mississippi above the national average. Right now, we're dead last. … Continue reading Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Monday, March 14, 2022
I don't know what to tell you. It's been one of those days. Anyhow. There really isn't much grabbing the old attention today. The Russian Invasion continues on and Russia's slowly gaining more ground. The Russian government apparently has approached China for help, according to U.S. intelligence. The specifics are still unknown but the general … Continue reading Monday, March 14, 2022
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