It’s sort of a joke among friends that I claim everywhere as my hometown. So, I’m originally from Detroit. Well, actually I was born at the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor. But, we lived in Pontiac. For four whole years. So, I’m really from Pontiac. But, I claim all three. And, I’ve seen […]
Category: domestic relations
Como say huh?
So the bipartisan Gang of 8 has proposed an immigration bill that would provide a “pathway to citizenship,” as they say, for many undocumented workers already in the country. To the extent it has some Republican support in the Senate, this represents a kind of reverse course. The November election, among other lessons, has conservatives […]
Connecticut
Because we see our kids in yours. For all your loss and pain, we are so very, sorry. To the clever and compassionate administrators and teachers that educate and protect our children every day, often under difficult financial and political constraints, our deepest gratitude. UPDATE: Apparently, Westboro Church plans to protest a Sandy Hook vigil. […]
For and Against Part Deux
North Carolina voted today to approve a constitutional amendment that would essentially prohibit same-sex unions of whatever name or design. The amendment reads: “Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.” The lang]]><![CDATA[uage will effectively bar the state from giving legal […]
A Cheeseburger in Paradise
Wait. Not the same Buffett? Don’t lie. You thought that the “Buffett Rule” had something to do with prohibitions against trips to Margaritaville or otherwise getting drunk and turning repeatedly. Didn’t you? And, some, hopefully smaller, percentage of you thought it was a ban on one of any of the various forms of acquiring food […]
Allegedly,
Wow. This was nearly a new record. I sat down at my computer at 8:09 pm without a topic for today’s blong. Finished recording at 9:25 pm. My previous best had been High Alert Pt. 1, which I completed in roughly an hour, prior to trick-or-treating and then jumping on a plane. Today’s song was […]
BREAKING NEWS: An Occupy Wall Street EXCLUSIVE
The ipoet laureate has been given exclusive access to the previously mysterious demands of the Occupy Wall Street protests. The OWS community has asked that the demands be read rhythmically to the following pumpkinFoot musical accompaniment. Weird, I know. The List: [wpaudio url=”https://thefreshjunket.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cde58-occupy-wall-street.mp3″ dl=”0″ text=”Bad Guy“]
CMXI Video UPDATE
See original post below for my written remarks. But, here is the video accompaniment. Please share with friends and enemies.
CMXI
To me it was really difficult not to say something obvious and banal. All of the sentiments have been run. I thought about just telling my own story. Everyone has one, and sharing yours is quintessentially a part of the moment. I thought about trying to honor the major events and personalities of the last […]
For and Against
Friday evening, the New York legislature passed legislation permitting same-sex marriage. As the sixth state (plus D.C.) to actually allow it, the occasion was an historic one inasmuch as it came under Republican control and required votes from that party. My audience is compromised of people who have deeply held convictions about this issue on […]
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