Sometime around December 23rd, but canonically any time between December and May, we celebrate Festivus. Symbolically represented by the Festivus Pole (seen at right) an unadorned aluminum pole between 3′ to 6′ high stuck in some drab and out of the way corner. It can be used as a weapon and frequently is. Traditionally it …
December 2018 archive
Dec 23 2018
The Breakfast Club (Jingle Bells)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …
Dec 23 2018
Pondering the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition
“Pondering the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. On Sunday mornings we present a …
Dec 22 2018
Robert Reich Is An Optimist
Do you want to tell the story? No, you’re doing fine. Because if you think you can tell the story better, I would absolutely love to hear you try. Well I guess technically I am more qualified… Are you? How so? Because unlike you… I’m an optimist. Almost ek’smas and I’m in my usual funk …
Dec 22 2018
Health and Fitness News
Welcome to the Stars Hollow Gazette‘s Health and Fitness News weekly diary. It will publish on Saturday afternoon and be open for discussion about health related issues including diet, exercise, health and health care issues, as well as, tips on what you can do when there is a medical emergency. Also an opportunity to share …
Dec 22 2018
The Breakfast Club (Soul Cake)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:00am (ET) (or …
Dec 21 2018
Pondering the Pundits
Pondering the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from> around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …
Dec 21 2018
Interesting Times
“May you live in interesting times,” is an ancient Chinese curse with the implication being that Historians don’t write about “normal” periods when everyone is happy and prosperous. I know, Mika and Joe. You only have to watch the first 3 minutes or so. It’s as granular as I can get. Dear Mr President: I …