Category Archives: People

I suppose I should add this under new media as well–Willie Nelson’s brand newly updated website is more interactive than ever. Although personally I can think of some things I’d add… Continue reading →

Thanks to J-Walk for this one, on my man Willie once again helping America’s farmers by backing Biodiesel–a fuel made of corn oil.  Special treat here, so keep your speakers on, and a more in-depth technology on the fuel here. Continue reading →

He sits there unnoticed like yesterday’s coffee, leaving a mark on his space in the world. The cup he was handed, his name in gold letters, sullied by drips from his lips from his words. Mellowed to coolness, a bit … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Kryptonite glowed green beyond the fence. His steed, perhaps in warning, perhaps resentful of the superman that flew above him, stopped short, and Clark Kent flew on alone. With sad thoughts of the heartache and handicaps a great man … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m sitting here trying very hard to keep my mouth shut about the hooplah Opray Winfrey caused by her gifting of cars to 276 audience members. No matter that GM paid the bill, it’s the blind rationale of the screaming … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I knew a man from Yucatan; golden skinned, straight black hair and feathers. And one from even further south and east that wore great wondrous lions dancing on his dress. Bronze-skinned, rock-faced sturdy braided souls that wandered with the buffalo, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Just watched The Apprentice while doing a bit of stats homework and finishing up the paper I just posted. I don’t like several things about the new trend of reality shows. First, I don’t like the fact that people are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Okay, enough of the politics already. As predicted, I already lost one Bloglines reader and happily, I don’t even know who it is. I have tried to avoid politics here in Spinning, but it is regretfully more a part of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Found at Teddy Bear Victoria’s, one of those quizzes that you hate to admit sometimes nails it on the head when it comes to your personality–if you answer the questions honestly. Try it here: Twenty Questions to a Better Relationship. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

For my friend Neha, and with thanks to J-Walk for the link, here’s a great site for creating and listening to some Indian music, called Shankar Drum Ganesh Machine. Wonder if they could do something with an accordian and some … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Today is my eldest sister’s sixty-fifth birthday, and I can only call down south to wish her well. Ten years ago they fled New England cold and taxes, large yards to mow and keeping up with neighbors. Floridians prefer a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This article by Adam Liptak in today’s New York Times sickens me. “Should Doctors Help With Executions? No Easy Ethical Answer” “ATLANTA, June 7 – Dr. Sanjeeva Rao used to look after the inmates at the state prison in Jackson, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kelly at I Spy Gemini managed to poke through the black clouds I’ve surrounded myself with lately with an interesting reference to an article called, “Why so Many Old People are Stupid” by Dyske Suematsu. Embarrassed I am, to get … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Ever wonder how you are evaluated as a worker by your employer? What is expected of you and how you measure up? Well, I got a hold of one of the crazy methods used by corporate today. Check this out: … Continue reading → Continue reading →