September 2008

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Work
Where I Am Kind
09.18.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

I’ve never gotten so many calls from worried investment bankers and money fund managers as I have this morning. Every one wants to alleviate any worries I might have about their products’ exposures to current market turmoil. Without getting into details, we’re not holding any positions that would cause me any worries, but I appreciate […]
Movies, Politics
Oh fer two
09.16.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Chevy Chase is hoping some fellow comedian will decimate Sarah Palin, who has apparently insulted his sense of proper gender roles: “I want her to decimate this woman. This woman is, I can’t believe there hasn’t been more about it. … It’s just unbelievable to me this woman is actually running for vice president,” he continued. Any […]
Music, Portland
A fan’s notes
09.16.08 | Permalink | Comment?

AC/DC is coming out with a new album next month. The release date is the day before my birthday, which would seem significant if I really thought the world revolved around me. However, as proof that it doesn’t, it appears from the concert dates posted online that the band will not be stopping in Portland […]
Politics
Sometimes a great notion
09.04.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

The vice-presidential candidate of one party is six years older than I, and the presidential candidate of the other party only nine years older. Either I am getting old or our political system is overwhelmed by the fresh groovy waves of youth. Obviously the only thing to do is to declare my own intention to […]