Archive for the ‘Essay’ Category
Thursday, September 14th, 2006
So, if you've been reading this site for at least a couple of weeks, you know that I've read a couple of books that posit a Libertarian revolution that begins right here in good old Montana and ends in a 5-state secession.
I state in my "About" page that I am ...
Posted in Essay, Montana | 12 Comments »
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
This fall marks our first foray into the public school system. So far, it has been, um, interesting.
The kicker has been one piece of paperwork the school sent home, requesting blanket permission for the kids to go to all field trips for the year.
Excuse me? I don't think ...
Posted in Econ, Edjimicayshun, Essay, Family, Montana | 15 Comments »
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
I may have to start a "We are all dumber for having read that" category.
Our old friend AnalogKid turns up this peach from a Los Angeles Times columnist.
Entitled, "WWFFD? Who cares? Let's stop fussing about what America's founders thought, and let our minds run free," the premise of the ...
Posted in Essay, Wacky Left | 8 Comments »
Saturday, January 14th, 2006
My good friends who have been around a while know that I go through fits and starts and have a real love-hate relationship with keeping this site going.
Posted in Essay, Navel-gazing | 8 Comments »
Sunday, October 23rd, 2005
NOT IN OUR TOWN is the inspiring documentary film about the residents of Billings, Montana who responded to an upsurge in hate violence by standing together for a hate-free community. In 1993, hate activities in Billings reached a crescendo. KKK fliers were distributed, the Jewish cemetery was desecrated, the ...
Posted in Essay, Faith | 12 Comments »
Friday, July 29th, 2005
As you may have heard, there was an accident at the annual scout Jamboree in Virginia.
One of those killed was Scott Powell. Here I have a tribute to Scott written by a friend of mine, James Pendleton.
I haven’t seen Scott Powell since I moved out of Alaska in 1992.
That ...
Posted in Essay, Family | 6 Comments »
Friday, July 2nd, 2004
This is part 3 of an ongoing series, updated at random. Part 1. Part 2.
For me, the core of a band has always been the rhythm section. If you've got a drummer, bassist and/or rhythm guitarist who can keep things together and manage cues, you've got it ...
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Friday, February 20th, 2004
(Continued from here, and semi-prodded by Randy and Ed.)
Though the fair gig was a disaster, we kept after it. Whether or not our music was palatable to the public at large, there was something undeniably cool about getting songs worked out. The three of us, when practicing, often ...
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Friday, January 2nd, 2004
So, what's better: Live music, or a disc jockey?
I am of the same mind as the proprietor of the Rest Stop by the Parkway. Live music is, hands down, the best entertainment there is, music-wise.
<rambling reminiscence mode: on>
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