We’ve never had an August day like this before in Washington, and we probably won’t ever again, either – with temperatures reminiscent of early fall and absolutely gorgeous breezes and sunshine. Too bad I had to work inside, normally this time of year I’d be grateful for the air conditioning. But Gretchen and I were… Continue reading Hold Your Nose, Here Comes Mitch McConnell!
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Most Likely Reason for IRS Tea Party 501(c)(4) Imbroglio Identified
The media have been reporting a boat load of horrific stories lately, and with the apprehension of alleged multiple kidnapper, rapist and dungeon keeper Ariel Castro in Cleveland, it all got to be a bit too much for my girlfriend Cerise. “I’m going to the zoo this weekend, Tom,” she announced to me on Thursday,… Continue reading Most Likely Reason for IRS Tea Party 501(c)(4) Imbroglio Identified
Mitch McConnell, Ashley Judd and the Three Stooges of Progress Kentucky
Last night, Cerise and I went dancing at the Spanish Ballroom, which is located in Glen Echo Park, Maryland. Glen Echo Park is the only US National Park dedicated to the arts, and yes, they have a couple of genuine Department of Interior park rangers there, too – with those green park ranger uniforms and… Continue reading Mitch McConnell, Ashley Judd and the Three Stooges of Progress Kentucky
Conspiracy Nuts Go Bananas Over Newtown
Having stayed out rather late Saturday night, Cerise and I slept in this morning. She made us breakfast, which included Segafredo cappuccinos made with organic grass fed whole milk, duck eggs Benedict and Dom Pérignon mimosas with the juice of fresh blood oranges – in other words, a typical Sunday breakfast in bed as served… Continue reading Conspiracy Nuts Go Bananas Over Newtown
Norquist Pledge Proves Politically Taxing
Thursday morning, Gretchen rang my extension and asked, “Mr. Collins, who the hell is Grover Norquist?” “Why do you ask?” I inquired. “Because there’s this guy on Line Two who said he’s somebody named ‘Grover Norquist,’ and when I asked him, ‘How do you spell your last name, sir?’ he went ballistic! He was like,… Continue reading Norquist Pledge Proves Politically Taxing