It's Greed People

If you want to know how the current housing/financial crisis was created, you should go read this.

It is as clear and easy to understand as could ever be hoped. As one of the commenter's suggested, it should be titled, "The Housing Crisis For Dummies"

Excellent post.

It's Tuesday, I Should Post Something . . .

Sorry I haven't posted since Friday, between track meets, taking the kids to see their Mother for spring break, and missing deadlines at work, I haven't been feeling "bloggy".

Truth is, I'm pretty down these days. It comes in waves - I can't say what triggers it.

So some random observations:

Spitzer's an idiot, and yes, he should resign. Truly, the main thing he had going for him was his unimpeachable ethics. Now, not so much. I will NEVER understand the prostitute thing. (I may expound on this in a post later) Also, I wish his wife would have used the press conference to announce Divorce proceedings. (btw - this type of betrayal has nothing to do with attractiveness, sex, etc.... but DAMN, she's hot!!, and a Harvard grad! Eliot is an idiot!)


I saw this film Sunday on cable. I didn't expect to like it, but I did. It reminded me how talented Natalie Portman is, and how I wish she could find some decent roles.

Oil at 109 a barrel. It was below 20 when Shrub took over. Guess those secret energy policy meetings really worked out huh? Btw - that task force was set up his second week in office. "Heck of a job Bushie"


A little obvious maybe, but practical nonetheless, 20 tips for reducing stress.

And finally, not because it is the soundtrack to this post, it isn't, it is far too optimistic, but because I wish it was:

Yes, He's Still Alive . . . . *** updated

Happy (One day belated) birthday to Abe Vigoda.

Consider this an open thread for all things Oscar.

I'm really busy, and truthfully - I'm struggling a bit, and I'm sure you guys are tired of hearing me whine about it, so I've promised myself this will stop being the "Damn I miss Rene'" blog.

Bear with me.

Topics for discussion in comments, (People, talk, . . . . talk already!):


Oscars -
Did they get it right?
Biggest surprise?
Worst outfit?
Best Speech?
Worst part of show? etc.....

Politics -
(No Dem primary talk allowed - I'm done with it)
60 minutes blackout? ( I've got a lot to say about this)
McCain bashing is always welcome.
Prairie View A&M student march to the polls.
Ralph Nader

The Weekend -
I worked and went to the Theatre, (big mistake - that's mostly the reason for my funk)
What did you do?
Perfect weather here, how about where you are?

Food -
Cook or eat anything good?
See a great website and or recipe?
Have you browsed Jaden's site yet?

Anything -
It's Monday, I worked all weekend, and I'm pretty down, help me out here folks, and as ALWAYS :

Blog-Whoring is not only acceptable, it is encouraged!!

Random links to peruse at will:

This is what a police state looks like

Baking substitutions

How to suck less at photoshop

Great, great, fabulous, excellent green company that I've been wanting to post about again.

Bastard Fairies.

1974 was a good year *** UPDATE - That is, look at what all was released that year! -

Blazing Saddles
The Great Gatsby
Chinatown
Murder On The Orient Express
The Godfather: Part II
Young Frankenstein
The Man With The Golden Gun

Look through the rest of that list, there are at least 8 other films that are worthy of remembrance for one reason or another. Yeah, it was a good year.

Interesting to note how some films hold up, Blazing Saddles is no less funny, or topical, or relevant today than it was 34 years ago, same for Gatsby and Godfather II. The trial of Billy Jack, not so much, but it was pretty damn good back in the day.

Feel free to drop links in comments!!!

Did You Ask For It?

I found such an amazing post, that I just wanted to share it with you. This is (again) via Blue Girl. I don't knows if Blue Girl know Patty Digh or not, but I followed her link to this post, and it really spoke to me.

How often do we not get want we want out of life because we just don't ask for it? I know it's true for me.

I really think you'll enjoy this post at 37days. Let me know if you do, (or don't).

The Problem With Libertarians ....

Yesterday, Litbrit posted a stunningly beautiful piece outlining what we get with libertarian policies. (Are you listening Ron Paul devotees?)

She did it in perfect Elizabethan sonnets.

I stand in awe.

Go read it, be amazed.

The Rational Actor's Libertarian Fête

Recommended Reading

Minstrel Boy lets out an excellent rant over at Harp and Sword. I can't say it any better so go check it out.

What do you guys have today?

Can I Haz Frankenfurter?

Love Rocky Horror?

Love LOL Cats? (and really, who doesn't?)

Well then you will really love this site.

Busy, Busy, Busy....

Brave Sir Robin is very busy so posting will be light, but here are a few must reads that I recommend. Feel free to use this to blogwhore:

We knew Falwell was dirty, but how did I miss this?

Excellent post at Salon about loyalty in the Bush regime.

The New York Times on the (lack of) FDA oversight.

We live in a very, very sick world.

Can't wait to see this.