Friday, February 20, 2009

Veterans' new war is a bad economy


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.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Stimuldiculous

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.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Valentine Songs


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.