Privilege and Anger

by | Jul 18, 2017 | English, Moleskinned, Muse

I can’t stand the word privilege. I’d rather hear fingernails on a chalkboard. “That’s because privileged people don’t like others pointing out their privilege,” I’m told. That’s probably true, in a way. I have no...
The District Will Not Sleep Tonight

The District Will Not Sleep Tonight

by | Sep 25, 2005 | English, Muse

There is something I’ve learned about blogging while on the road – you’re never going to fit everything in and if you put it off until you think can, the post will putter away into oblivion. That’s what happened to me at the Internet &...
I Hold My Cards Close To My Chest

I Hold My Cards Close To My Chest

by | Sep 19, 2005 | English, Muse, Music, Politics

My sister has recently discovered David Bowie. Well, musically at least. Little did she know of his acting career. So last night, on our way to do some shopping at Trader Joes, I insisted she watched both Labyrinth – a classic on par with The Princess Bride...
427 Toothbrushes

427 Toothbrushes

by | Apr 6, 2005 | Economics, English, Muse, Politics

I don’t expect you to read this entire post, but I do have a favor to ask. Will you – all of you – please leave a comment with the link to what you think is the best post you have written so far? Thx. I was reading an article in MIT’s...