Americana, Music

  • 8tracks Mix – Hope in the Trainyard

    A non-definitive 8tracks mix with reflections, observations and associations for a July 4th weekend. Bonus track: American Girl dedicated to Michelle Bachman.

    07.02.11 | Filed Under Americana, Music


  • Dear Sir …

    I could have been a John McCain supporter.  It was possible.  There was a guy back in 2000, that I could have stomached voting for. I liked that guy. And the author of this letter voted for Nader in 2000.  This is no small matter. I’ve never seriously considered voting for a major candidate with [...]

    09.30.08 | Filed Under Americana


  • Dear Barry

    I’m so glad you know better than to listen to the likes of me … TITLE: So Barack Obama Walks into a Bar … DATE: January 17, 2007 Hey. How are things? You look good. Of course, you always do. Yeah, I did hear about your Exploratory Committee. That’s great. I’m really happy for you. [...]

    06.04.08 | Filed Under Americana


  • I smell blood and there’s no blood around

    I am of the mind to say that Mike Doughty has written some of the best “protest” songs of the past few years.  I know it may be difficult to take a contributor to the Grey’s Anatomy soundtrack that seriously … but hey, it’s a pop song.  And perhaps sneaking Doughty’s ethos into the mainstream [...]

    03.11.08 | Filed Under Americana, Music


  • I can’t wait.

    I can’t wait till we can no longer blame our problems on this guy. I can’t wait till he’s simply not an issue, not even a thought or passing consideration. At most, relegated to a punch-line … perhaps a euphemism for botching what was already an ill-conceived plan. Totally Bush-ing it. Dubbing it up. Whatever. [...]

    03.04.08 | Filed Under Americana


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