Hooper is with the SEC, and twice a month for about the last five years, except during dates which fall within his three weeks of federal employment vacation, of course, that agency has paid for him to attend a consultation with me. At first, he spent the entire time talking about sports – he’s a… Continue reading A Thousand Points of Decline
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You Bet Your Fracking BP
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
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
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
Buck Rogers Flies Coach
Three and one-half inches of powdery snow fell here in Washington yesterday, and I used that as an excuse to hang out at home with Cerise and Twinkle. Veronica decided not to venture forth either, which, being a Californian, is what I would expect from her – as a matter of fact, she’s been obsessing… Continue reading Buck Rogers Flies Coach