One Fine Jay

Meet Gen. McChrystal, today’s version of Gen. McArthur

The lines are drawn: General McChrystal’s insubordination has divided Conservatives between those who find his actions unacceptable, and those who excuse his actions to further the broader narrative of an incompetent president. The facts are simple. Obama is still President and Commander-in-Chief, McChrystal is still a general. The CiC still calls the shots and grievances… Continue reading this entry

On turning thirty

… … … … … … …Okay. I got nothing. It’s just right past midnight anyway. I’ll be writing a more personal post later but tonight I’m just funning as usual.

On the new season of Doctor Who

I became a fan of the revived Doctor Who series the moment it started, with Chris Eccleston’s surly depiction. When he chose to leave the series for fear of being typecast, I wasn’t sure that he had an idea of just how well the series would’ve turned out. Tennant’s first season in the role carried… Continue reading this entry

Sweetest sixteen

Quite a few people were worried for Abby Sunderland when her sailboat that she was taking around the world issued a distress signal. The boat faced rough waters in the Indian Ocean, and she was incommunicado for about a day. She’s been found, though, and the discussion over the general competence of her parents continues.… Continue reading this entry