Category Archives: Miscellany

NPR broke a story today on Morning Edition digging into the background of the infamous SB1070 immigration law. I am appalled. One thing is obvious to me: private prisons must go away.

I’ve been asked about my holiday wish list. Since many things are online, I’ll post it here: I have a Barnes and Noble wish list. I also have an Amazon wish list. Search Patrick Connors and look for this picture: … Continue reading →

A voice (and artist) from the center has spoken. Here are the posters from the Chamomile Tea Party, urging cooperation in Washington.

Improv Everywhere are really really cool artists, and if I happen to hear about a mission happening near me, I’m there. Baldwin Hills, California. March 2008. A napkin. Lemonade. Art.

May I recommend the upcoming Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip? Mondays starting Sept. 18 on NBC; if you have Netflix, you can get the pilot now on DVD, as we did. The show is from the original West Wing … Continue reading →

During a recent flight, I learned this Important Legal Fact from the inflight magazine: Barry Manilow is a registered trademark of Hastings, Clayton & Tucker, Inc. Well. Does this mean that the man – the genius – behind I Write … Continue reading →