Given all the recent discussion of the fiscal cliff, I thought it is a good time to revisit a discourse on modern politics. Most people don’t want to hear amateur bloggers (or actors for that matter) mouth off about their views on Washington. I thought I would share views from the author, journalist, and master […]
Tag Archives: Pop Culture
Retro TV and the New Year
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Often when we discuss New Year’s and January 1st we focus on resolutions, the Rose Parade, and looking forward. I propose taking a step back. Growing up I was addicted to television. There are addictions and there are addictions. I was addicted to television: 21 Jump Street, Saved By The Bell, Knight Rider, Charles In […]
Are you a Harry Potter or a Frodo Baggins?
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
By this post’s very title it is geek porn, so embrace the inner nerd. There are two types of leaders in this world: Harry Potters and Frodo Baggins. There are those who seek to have personal triumph (Harry Potter) and those who strive for collective achievement (Frodo Baggins / Fellowship of the Ring). I am […]
The British Invasion of the Laptop
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
“Maybe he’s on crystal meth, that stuff makes you crazy, my friend Chloe did it, she nearly shagged her brother. And he’s really ugly.” – Misfits I wouldn’t pretend to be overtly cultured or a blue blood. Someone who says, “Did you catch the Jasper Johns exhibit at the SF MOMA?” (But did you? It […]