If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all. - Noam Chomsky (born December 7, 1928)

I want to try the wine 🍷
I like the vegan contractor.

I think the life of a young woman I know, my son's best friend's widow, has become a horrible metaphor for 2016. Late last year, her husband's brain cancer recurred. He had already declined deeply when, the day after their son started first grade, their house flooded. (In Louisiana, during the Great Unprecedented.)…

When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. - Steven Wright (b. December 6, 1955)

When we watched "Gojira" (with subtitles), I learned that "Geiger Counter" in Japanese is still "Geiger Counter."

I saw "A Diva's Christmas Carol" when it first aired, and loved it. Some time back, when "Ugly Betty" was still on, and we still had cable, I watched in on, I don't even know what channel, and Osiris asked me "Is this 'Ugly Betty Scrooge'?"

We tell ourselves stories in order to live. - Joan Didion (b. December 5, 1934)

I knew the Carole King musical's name because it's coming to The Saenger Theatre soon. Last night, when I was at The Saenger (to see Eric Idle and John Cleese! See my Pop Culture weekend), it was one of the shows being promoted on the loop one would hear when in the restroom or at the bar.

I have corrected my typo, but, yeah, in my original post, the song is mentioned.

Uh, cuz Idle and Cleese sang a song saying so at the end of the show.

The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none. - Thomas Carlyle (4 December 1795 – 5 February 1881)

During the week, I read Craig Ferguson’s memoir “American on Purpose”, which is a terrific read.

So, when Johan and Ruby finally hook up, we'll learn about it by having either Bow or Dre ask Ruby why she smells like patchouli, maybe trailing off before they finish the question.

The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness. - Joseph Conrad (3 December 1857 – 3 August 1924), "Under Western Eyes"

Yes! The creepy jumps right out at ya!

Agreed.

There are always surprises. Life may be inveterately grim and the surprises disproportionately unpleasant, but it would be hardly worth living if there were no exceptions, no sunny days, no acts of random kindness. - T. Coraghessan Boyle (b. December 2, 1948)

French Robots rock!

Earlier in the season, I noted that Ruby and Johan could might hook up. I like that Johan is not sure he has a choice.

Osiris and I are going to see John Cleese and Eric Idle Saturday night!