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Monthly Archives: September 2006

Kinsley on Bush

Friday, September 29, 2006

Our Hopeful One AKA Decider has merited much more attention than one is able to provide. I suppose there is perhaps a Decider fatigue setting in, inspite of the strong emotions he continues to generate. Bob Woodward’s new book may produce more fireworks but Michael Kinsley has an interesting OPED in the Washington Post today. [...]

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Shakespeare and Love in Farmer’s Market

Monday, September 25, 2006

Last saturday, I finally succumbed to the ultimate California attraction: the farmer’s market on Grand and Lake in Oakland. You know the deal. Support the local growers and buy the imperfectly formed, organic vegetables and fruits. Nice food and good music. What more could one ask for? According to reports, I didn’t even notice friends, [...]

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Zidane returns

Friday, September 22, 2006

Watch out for this new movie - Zidane: A 21st century portrait.
I suspect the trailer doesn’t do justice to the movie but it will give you a flavor of the action and introduce you to the fascinating conceptual frame. Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno seek to capture Zidane’s artistry and presence on a soccer ground, [...]

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Something to get excited about

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

It hasn’t been an easy month to find anything exciting. The Chicago White Sox lost today, as they have done all of September. I couldn’t even motivate myself to catch a game at the Coliseum last weekend. Well, we shall remain hopeful until we are mathematically eliminated from the Playoffs.
In the meanwhile, our Hopeful One [...]

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