White House Funds Muslim Surveillance Programs

When I saw Road to Guantanamo, I was horrified to learn what my money helps fund. Sad to see nothing has changed.

White House Funds Muslim Surveillance Programs

Republican Governor's Hairstylist Refuses Client

Isn't it a rule of thumb that you do not mess with your hairdresser? Where would we be without gay folks?

Republican Governor's Hairstylist Refuses Client

Do Conservatives and Racists Suffer from Lower I.Q.'s?

In moments of outrage, I would tend to say YES. But let's be fair: William F. Buckley and Ann Coulter. Both conservatives. The former, quite intelligent, admirable and rational. The latter, batshit crazy stupid. Discuss.....

Do Conservatives and Racists Suffer from Lower I.Q.'s?

Twelve Arrested in OWS New York March

I'm still on the fence about the OWS movement. That Nate Kleinman from Philadelphia will run for Congress gives me some hope. But I'm adamant about supporting the protesters' right to do what they are doing without being bothered by police.

Twelve Arrested in OWS New York March

Three New York city cultural institutions closing soon

I used to buy my vinyl at Bleecker Bob's, and Holiday and Southpaw were on my to-do list. It seems I waited too long.

Usually, when you hear of neighborhood's changing or of new buildings going up, it's welcome news. In New York City, it isn't anymore. If a Starbuck's or other chain of significance comes to a neighborhood, it is met with a groan.

Three New York city cultural institutions closing soon

Apple continues to ignore hazardous conditions in factories

Do you know who made your iPad? Do you even think about that?

Apple continues to ignore hazardous conditions in factories

Trying something different this year

On this, the 2nd anniversary of daddy's death, 2 years and 2 days since I last saw him, and 2 years 25 days since I last spoke to him, I am trying something different.

Last year on this day, I took off from work.  I wasn't sure whether I would be a wreck or not.  I was.  I went to mass, then promptly returned to my darkened bedroom with a bottle of scotch.  I did cry a little.  And I drank almost the whole bottle of scotch.  I kind of made sure I would be a wreck.  They say you can call things to you.  I realized soon after that day that it's true.  If you plan out a day to be miserable, God's gonna make sure you're miserable.

This year, I am at work.  In fact, I am "working" as I write this.  I'm going to a waxing appointment after work and then home to dinner with a loved one.  I have stopped calling him.  Yeah, business as usual.  Daddy would've wanted me to "quit dawdling" and stop whining and get with the program, so here you go, dad.

I bet he is having a steak dinner with a bloody Mary while watching a tango show.  I would love to join him.

I haven't eaten a good piece of red meat in months.

"Why in the hell would you do that to yourself???"

I don't know, daddy.  I don't know.