A blog for the politically curious, angry American.
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can,
begin it. Boldness has genius,
power and magic in it."
- Goethe
"It's never too late to become the
person you might have been."
- George Elliot
American Public Media's Marketplace has gives us the story via our friend Paul Rieckoff at IAVA. Have a listen.
Services for homeless veterans have improved over the last decade, but the stagnating economy and job losses have created a rise in needy vets. Steve Henn explores the issues vets may have upon return from duty.
I give you the perfect theme song for the "stimulus package" and the ensuing Troubled Asset Relief Package nonsense.
I know this will be something I remember in my head (something I remember) Sharp words push me back Hanging on to anything I can (anything I can)
Why do you tell me Only things I want to hear Why don't you tell me This could just disappear
At the same time You keep tracking treasure down
Cant stop I'm soaked tonight Wanna find something I believe (something I believe) Open up take me in makes no sense Help me understand(help me understand)
Why do you tell me Only things I want to hear Why don't you tell me This could just disappear
At the same time You keep tracking treasure down
You tell me of pirate-ships and fairy tales You have me wishing that everything was real
At the same time At the same time You keep tracking treasure down At the same time.
Okay, so I moved, lifted my washing machine by myself and tore cartilage in my already chronically damaged knee. My only excuse for being so long-absent is lameness--literally. Happy Valentines Day nonetheless. Hugs and kisses to all my peeps. Here is my musical message.
Former DJ, contractor, and USAF officer who grew up in a San Francisco bar, loves music, girls and beer (not necessarily in that order) and looks forward to all that life has to offer.
