Steven Weber: Shop, People, Shop!

Photo from StevenWeber.net

It could be said that I've focused too much attention on Steven Weber's writings at Huffington Post. Guilty. I don't know why, but even when he's at his most cynical (as he most surely is here), his writing strikes a chord with me.

Who knew when I was a fan watching Wings, or Jeffrey, or Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (which I now have on DVD, thanks Les & Dona!), that he and I would share a side-vocation, each writing about things from a similar perspective? I find that very cool. Now, I'll never be famous, or hob-nob with them. . .but I'll add Steven Weber to my "famous people, living or dead, you could invite to a dinner party" hypothetical. I mean, Tim Daly is already there, so he'd feel welcome. . . Heh.

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Shit Hits Fan: Shop, People, Shop!

. . .And meanwhile in Over Here, the purple mountains majesty of cardboard and sea to shining sea of torn wrapping paper is being toted off to the landfill, clearing space in our gadget crammed abodes for even more Things, Items and the all important Etceteras. Thank the Lord Jesus Christ Our Savior® who looks over us all and protects us from Evil®. . .

Read more at: Huffington Post

John Edwards Iowa Ad

Well, the holiday celebrating and revelry have just about ceased, so I have a little more time to devote to the blog. And what I've found out there on the internets, is of course, extensive coverage of Benazir Bhutto's assassination. This is to be sure a true news story, one deserving of the coverage it is getting.

But, I have nothing to add. It is so far out of my milieu, all I can really do is provide the occasional link or update. It's ironic that I finally have time to post some things, but actually finding interesting items is difficult. Yes, it's all about me. . .

So, I was glad to come upon this John Edwards ad for the Iowa Caucus next week. Edwards has been my choice so far, but only half-heartedly. I'd be pleased to see any Democrat win whoever it is. I like Edwards best, but would support whichever candidate arises to be the nominee.

But this is a fairly stirring ad. Edwards certainly sounds Presidential here. See what you think.

Benazir Bhutto Assassinated in Pakistan

Photo from source, ABC News

I will not pretend to know much about Pakistani politics, or history. I know the names, that's about it. But I do know that their politics (including an alliance of sorts with the US) have been shaky lately. And of course, they are a nuclear power too. Anyway, like I said, I'm no expert, so read along with me. . .

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Benazir Bhutto Killed in Pakistan Explosion

Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was killed in a gun and bomb attack after a rally in the city of Rawalpindi on Thursday, her party said.

"She has been martyred," said party official Rehman Malik. . .

Read more at: ABC News