Election Prediction
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 11:31amFirst of all, I have a terrible record at predicting elections. In fact, the only way that I can be sure that I'm voting the way I should be is if everything and everyone I vote for loses.
Open Thread - Thurs 31 Oct 2024 - Halloween!
Submitted by Sima on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 5:01amHalloween!
It's Thursday and Halloween! Halloween, as celebrated in the USA, is my favorite holiday for several reasons: 1. pumpkins and haunted houses 2. costumes and decorations 3. parties and/or trick or treat and candy! 4. It's often a great time of the year, season-wise, not too cold, not hot, colorful...
The Evening Blues - 10-30-24
Submitted by joe shikspack on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 4:04pmThe Evening Blues - 10-29-24
Submitted by joe shikspack on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 2:50pmLittle elections
Submitted by earthling1 on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 8:52am
I had a guy come to my door yesterday and introduce himself as Will Fuentes, candidate for commissioner for the third district of Clark County, Washington. It is a non-partisan position.
The Evening Blues - 10-28-24
Submitted by joe shikspack on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 2:57pm10/28 Open Thread - National Animation Day
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 5:00amThe Weekly Watch
Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 6:57am
Regenerate!
Regenerative agriculture is a common topic in this column, but I've been thinking this week that it might refer to other things which are being regenerated. For example, perhaps the BRICS+ summit this week in Kazan is regenerating the world order and economy? Is there even a chance we could regenerate the nature of the US and use the Constitution as our guide? Maybe we should go even farther and totally re-invent the US...perhaps involving more direct democracy. A republic like ours is easily corrupted/purchased as we can clearly see. We certainly need to regenerate our health system, in part through regenerative agriculture providing nutrient rich foods. So let's dive in and regenerate some of our assumptions.
Album of the Week 10-26-24
Submitted by joe shikspack on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 3:00pmAfternoon folks!
Get ready for some great blues! Starting off, there's a live album from Otis Rush and a studio album from harmonica player Shakey Jake Harris. Following that, is what I think is John Hammond's best album ever featuring members of The Band - Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson along with Mike Bloomfield and Charlie Musselwhite. Yowzah! Following that is a 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival album and then a zydeco album from John Delafose. Finishing up is a pop album from The Zombies.
Enjoy the tunes and have a great weekend!