The great Malian guitarist and singer Ali Farka Toure has died. I have neither the time nor knowledge to write full obituary, but I will share one of this songs. Sorry, RIAA. The song, “Amadinin“, was recorded sometime in the…

This week’s Scene & Herd, featuring my thoughts on Scott Stapp’s recent performance at The Roxy, is now online. Ditto part two of my annoyingly long and rambling column about Afghanistan.

Despite the objections of the Secret Service, the folks at WXIA-TV’s Atlanta & Company will have me back on their show today, where I’ll be discussing my work-related social activities on the same couch that former (Vice)President Gore’s daughter Karenna…

59% of Americans disapprove of Bush’s job performance. Bush job rating falls to all-time low: poll Feb 27, 2006 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President George W. Bush’s job rating has fallen to an all-time low of 34 percent, amid strong…

The good news: I took more good photos at work last night than I’ve ever taken in a single evening. The bad news: They were all of former Creed singer Scott Stapp, performing at The Roxy, so after I turn…

Right now I’m watching a show on TLC about this man: His name is Jesus “Chuy” Aceves and he suffers from an extremely rare disease that causes hair to grow all over his face. About 10 minutes into the show,…

“Today in Afghanistan there is a fledgling democracy. Al-Qaeda no longer has run of the country; the Taliban is routed; there’s an elected parliament and president dedicated to democratic institutions. (Applause).” President George W. BushJanuary 23, 2006(full text of speech…

1. This week’s Scene & Herd (with cheerleaders!)2. This week’s Don’t Panic (a two-parter about Afghanistan) 3. Last week’s Scene & Herd (featuring the ironic crotch and North Dekalb Mall Idol!)4. Last week’s Don’t Panic (about an al-Qaida prison escape…

Some people never learn. The fine people at WXIA-TV’s Atlanta & Company have once again invited me on their show to discuss my work-related social activities. The show airs Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 AM on WXIA, right after Martha…

The U.S. Supreme Court has backed a religious group in New Mexico that uses hallucinogenic tea in one of its religious ceremonies. Said Chief Justice John Roberts, the Feds did not meet a burden of proof sufficient to ban “the…