Fool Me Once; Our Questionable Media
I saw this video a while back and thought it was very interesting. Not really political, but instead about the very real problem we have with misinformation coming from the media. Like the old adage;…
Let’s Talk about Political Violence
I generally avoid political topics on this blog. I prefer to talk about things that make me happy. Yet, most people either don’t think critically or are just not well-versed in history. It is important…
The Midnight Special Pilot
Back in August of 1972, the pilot for a new TV show aired. The premise of the pilot was a get-out-the vote message to young people. The shows creator was Burt Sugarman, who at 84,…
Herb Alpert’s Christmas album
When I was growing up, my parents had a console stereo in the living room and a large collection of albums. Every year, leading up to Christmas day, they would play Herb Alpert’s Christmas Album.…
Coming Around Again / The itsy-bitsy spider – Carly Simon
It’s 1987 near the water’s edge in Martha’s Vineyard and the sun has set. The glow of the lights is mixed with the remaining light of dusk and on the stage is Carly Simon. This…
That was another world
Older people often lament the good old days. As an older parent, I look at the differences between life for my son and what life was like for a kid in the 60s and early…