My philosophy is, don’t order steak in restaurants unless it’s a very extraordinary restaurant and the meat is at least prime grade. That’s because I’m thoroughly convinced most folks can learn to prepare steaks as well as any restaurant chef – it’s just not that difficult, really. If you don’t already know how to do… Continue reading You Bet Your Fracking BP
Category: Economics and Finance
Greece Gets the Golden Fleece
The G20 summit was held here this week, and consequently, you couldn’t spit without hitting a high-powered international finance expert. I don’t suppose I will be surprising many of the people who read this Web log, therefore, if I note that I have (with due politically correct apologies to persons with disabilities) been busier than… Continue reading Greece Gets the Golden Fleece
The Land that Time and Everything Else Forgot Has a Political Coup
This morning, I hosted Perdet Goluboi Bliad, a decidedly nervous gentleman who holds the post of American Tourism Specialist at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan here in Washington. I know he was decidedly nervous because he told me. “Mr. Collins,” he confessed by way of opening our consultation, “I am today decidedly nervous.” “Given the current… Continue reading The Land that Time and Everything Else Forgot Has a Political Coup
Republicans Contemplate Public Outcry for Crucifixion of Michael Steele
Then for Manifest Destiny he struck a blow Back when Texas was in Mexico. Got raped and murdered in a donkey show Fighting Santa Ana at the Alamo. Davy, Davy Crockett, What a hell of a way to go. – Gore Vidal It is with deep and sincere sadness that I note the recent passing… Continue reading Republicans Contemplate Public Outcry for Crucifixion of Michael Steele
They Know What You Did Last Night
Cerise and I went out dancing Saturday, which was definitely a much-needed recreation for me, particularly after having been dragged to Glen Echo National Park for the Arts to watch an “adult puppet show” first. Technically speaking, it was a “puppet slam,” sponsored by The Puppet Company, The Center for Exploration of the Puppet Arts,… Continue reading They Know What You Did Last Night