the metafictional blues

My Olan Mills Reality Shot
I’ve had a three day weekend, but I really haven’t done much of anything. Of course I have a long list of things I need to do. I think I just needed a break. You know, to order Chinese food and watch re-runs of America’s Next Top Model. And listen to [...]

While we all anxiously await our state-issued ponies, rainbows, electric cars and mandatory abortions, I wanted to take just a moment to clarify my earlier post. It’s come to my attention that some mistook what I said for a weariness from finger-pointing. While I think we’re all weary of political finger pointing or any other [...]

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In springtime, the only pretty ring time
Birds sing, hey ding
A-ding, a-ding
Sweet lovers love the spring
-Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka*
At last, here we are… the Vernal Equinox. When the earth stretches out from its winter slumber and sends its awakening rejuvenation power out [...]

Where does the time go? Well that’s a question for another day, friends, because here are the latest entries in everyone’s favorite (really, it is.) online feature… Musical Questions … Answered:
1. Oddly enough, Bob Dylan has to check… “Is it rollin’, Bob?”
Answer: Yes, for the last time: IT IS ROLLIN’!! Get [...]

Since we’re avid fans of all things Nickelodeon, there’s no way we could not hear about a great service project aimed at kids helping kids in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Nickelodeon and Do Something! have partnered to promote the We’ve Got Your Back campaign. I’ll post a picture of our [...]