I didn't see the event happen, but here's the gist of a story from the Times about Air Force One (actually, its stand-in) flying very low near Manhattan and Jersey with 2 F-16s following.

 This was done as a photo op for a picture of the plane over… Read full post »

I've been working on a series of photographs taken on the NYC subway. My cell phone is the perfect camera, because no one even pays attention, they just assume that I'm texting or something. So I can get great candid shots of all kinds of people. I'll be posting a series… Read full post »

As we saw under Bush, it's not too difficult to put the Justice Department in your pocket. With the release of the new torture memos, it's ridiculously obvious that the DOJ was getting its "legal" advice from the administration and then feeding it right back, in an endless loop of self-justification.… Read full post »

So I've heard some carping about how Bo is receiving too much attention, that it shows how shallow the media is, how he's just a distraction from important news stories, etc. I disagree completely. Much of the press about Bo has been done in a tongue-in-cheek fashion, aware of the frivolity… Read full post »

In this new series I will cherry-pick a quote (every day if people read this) from Michelle Malkin's blog. It will be totally out of context and it doesn't even have to be a full sentence.

"In Obama land, there are no coincidences."

Please discuss.

This is my first foray into political cartoons (as you may have guessed). A polite smile is all I ask of you.

30 Rock is one of the best tv shows ever. The writing is amazingly sharp, Alec Baldwin is hysterical, Tina Fey rules, etc etc. I'm not going to rehash all of those things, though of course they're all valid.

What I love about 30 Rock--in addition to all the other… Read full post »

You thought the title was just a cheap come on, eh? Maybe a link to a Rick Astley video? You know, draw you in so I can be on the "most popular" list. Oh, you couldn't have been more wrong. I think OS said something about wanting artists--here ya go. In… Read full post »

"Absolutely."

According to David M. Herszenhorn, in his article titled "For McCain, a Dual Role, Center Stage," over at the New York Times, "Senator John McCain is rewriting the part of presidential loser." Is this article news analysis? Is it an opinion piece? They don't tell us, so presumably it's just the… Read full post »

 

In the spirit of giving and caring, I have decided to start the First (I think) and (definitely) Unofficial OS Advice Column:

Guess which kind I'll be dispensing. "Where do I come into the picture?" you ask? I need some letters seeking advice, and I'm… Read full post »

So, looks like 35% of the stimulus bill is tax cuts. Let's say 3 Republicans vote for it. The Democrats and Obama will be blamed if the plan fails, which might be caused by the inclusion of these tax cuts...that the Republicans wanted. They get what they want, the Democrats take… Read full post »

[I mentioned this in my last post, but I think it got buried.]

When Obama mentioned joblessness in connection to Maine, he was (somewhat obliquely), putting the Senators from Maine on notice. Obama knows that their constituents are watching.  Read full post »

and the Democrats taketh away? I think that just might be the case. Obama made it pretty clear in his opening remarks that investment in schools and tax cuts for the rich are non-negotiable. By emphasizing the importance of investment in education, he showed how fraudulent the Senate's plan is. He… Read full post »

I love the squirrel. You probably love the squirrel, too. His posts are almost invariably Editor's Picks and he must average more than 30 thumbs per post and a ton of comments (and who knows how many views).

Why not the squirrel? Because he doesn't write about politics? Because… Read full post »

Here's a photo to remind you that there once was warm weather and some day in the future there will be again. Get really close your screen and you'll feel the warmth radiating from the pics.

Here I go writing about a subject about which I know little, so pardon any ignorances and please correct. It seems to me with a near "super"-majority in the Senate, the filibuster is a more important tool than ever. The last two years all the Republicans had to do was imply… Read full post »

I followed Freaky's makeover advice. What do you think? If this pic doesn't make the front page all I can say is "conspiracy." (That is my real hair and beard a la Freaky, post makeover. The ears were surgically reduced and my eyes were surgically enlarged. My face was plasticized. No,… Read full post »

This is a treat for Freaky for giving me such a beautiful makeover. She really has a special magic.

Enjoy the tale of this delicious cupcake following its lifelong dream.

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So, following the advice of some on here, I joined OKCupid. I have gotten maybe 2 responses. Sorry, three, but I don't know if this one counts. It was totally unsolicited and rather, um, odd. Enjoy! [I'm theartist4merly.]

HER: you look dark and scary in the eyes and face!… Read full post »

I have nothing but admiration and respect for the soldiers that fight for this country, and every single one lost in this insane war has been a tragedy. These men and women give their lives to their country and families are destroyed. We know the exact number of American soldiers killed… Read full post »

I'm posting a response to Tracy Flory-Clark's broadsheet about the model suing the insulting, sexist blogger

I fail to see how the sexist and demeaning remarks made by a "sociopath" are the most provoking thing about this story. Name a day when that kind of stuff doesn't happen. I'm obviously not…

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Now is the time where I blow my wad of hard-earned blog capital that I built up with that front pager.

(Gratuitous wet beaver shot, for all you wet beaver fans.)

Maybe this time I can sneak in the back… Read full post »

OK, so mostly this is for the ladies, because you're the ones I'm looking to meet, but I'm sure some guys have good advice, too. Anyone who can help, even slightly, please do.

My story: I've been in several relationships, 3 of which lasted multiple years. It's been about a… Read full post »

Yep, I'm gonna get a digital SLR. Yes! Not sure what kind yet. If any of you have advice or know of any good deals, I'd appreciate the help. Also, I'm in NYC and I love meeting other artist-types, from NYC or other places--I don't know many at the moment.… Read full post »