Monthly Archives: February 2009

We had a strong windstorm last night, coupled with a bit of rain. Parts of Houston lost power, but we didn’t. A branch thudded against the roof during the evening–it looked like an Ike relic that had been suspended in the … Continue reading →

I started working on my book review of Spade & Archer last night, but I was late getting home from the office and then there was the press conference, so I didn’t get very far. A big laugh on the … Continue reading →

What’s that wet stuff? Boy, that’s something we haven’t seen in a long time: rain. Neat concept–water falling from the sky. Anything else falling from the sky is deemed material for Charles Fort. Frogs and mud, things like that. I … Continue reading →

We watched Righteous Kill last night, the cop film with Pacino and De Niro. If you get the chance to see it and it will cost you money, save your cash for something else. The surprise twist at the end is based … Continue reading →

Spring has sprung, for the time being at least. We’re in the mid-70s today with overnight lows in the upper 50s. Supposed to be the same for the next several days, although there are also gusty winds, up to 30 … Continue reading →

I’ve figured out how to get free tax advice this year. All I need to do is get Obama to nominate me for something and in no time at all someone will tell me exactly how much money I owe. … Continue reading →

I’m still not sure I understand what the title refers, to, but if you get a chance to check out the BBC miniseries State of Play, do so. It’s like All the King’s Men crossed with House of Cards. It … Continue reading →

He has a face only a mother could love, and a stop-stammer delivery system that makes you think he’s making it all up as he goes along, but he elevates just about everything I’ve ever seen him in. He was … Continue reading →

I guess winter isn’t leaving any time soon. We had our first rainfall of any significance yesterday, but I doubt it was enough to put an end to the drought we’ve been in for all of 2009. The NY Times … Continue reading →