Monthly Archives: May 2008

June 3rd California Ballot Picks

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Your Humble Narrator

So it turns out we’re having a Double-Secret Primary out here, not to be confused with the last Primary we had with all those other states on February 5th. Voter turnout for this one should finally put the opening weekend … Continue reading →

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Quick(er) Reviews for Comics Due 05-21-08

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Your Humble Narrator

Trying something different this week in which I will edit down the reviews that appear elsewhere to include only the stuff to which I am genuinely looking forward. Like, Top of the Pile, read-this-first stuff. This week that includes: DEAD … Continue reading →

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“Let God Sort ‘em Out”

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Your Humble Narrator

I love starting my day with a news item that makes me want to take fellow human beings out back and beat them to death with a cricket bat. According to NewScientist 16% of U.S. science teachers are creationists. Now … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Gay People!

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Your Humble Narrator

You can get married out here now! Our state’s so gay friendly we even have a bear on our flag! Of course not everyone’s happy about this…

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My Friend Mark Dorsey

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Your Humble Narrator

My friend Mark Dorsey is moving to New York after a number of years Out Here. He’s moving there with his gal and that sort of thing can work out very nicely or Very Not. Let’s assume everything’s gonna be … Continue reading →

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My Review of David Mamet’s “Redbelt”

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Your Humble Narrator

Okay, from the Ridiculous to the Sublime. Mamet is one of those guys like Hitchens, O’Rourke, and once in a great while George F. Will who is sufficiently smart that you have to pay attention even when you think they’re … Continue reading →

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My Review of “Speed Racer”

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Your Humble Narrator

When I was a kid “Speed Racer” was a cartoon running on channel 20 in DC everyday after school. I’m pretty sure it followed “Ultra-Man” but came on before “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.” Anyway, I remember Racer X, Sprittle, … Continue reading →