First Looks category archive
Break Time 0
Off to Drink Liberally.
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Tonight 0
Fun and fellowship for liberals. Join us and talk about anything in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Thursday, November 12, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
More here.
Light Bloggery 0
Things to do.
“People of the Book” 0
In the Guardian, Gayatri Devi suggests that persons who pound the Bible should take a break and read a bit of it. A snippet:
(snip)
Do fundamentalist readers hear the hope and humanity of the ark myth and connect it to the specter of poverty, suffering and degradation in the wastelands of our great nation? Or do they, like Bobby Jindal and Rick Perry, read natural disasters such as hurricane Katrina and the tornado in Joplin, Missouri, as God giving them the green signal for the Christian Right to take control of our government?
“The Smart One” 0
Daniel Ruth, in the midst of a larger discussion the relationship between Marco “Rube” Rubio and Jeb! makes this telling offhand observation (emphasis added):
Lost in Translation 0
The Guardian’s David Shariatmadari rounds up a list of unfortunate errata in English versions of the Christian Bible.
Running Commentary 0
The resident curmudgeon at my local rag went to the movies for the first time in a while. She found it not to be a pleasant experience. Oh, the movie was okay; the audience, though, didn’t get even one star. A snippet.
I couldn’t make out everything said, but the steady, distracting drone sounded something like this:
“Matt Damon,” she muttered as the actor who played astronaut Mark Watney appeared on the screen.
Follow the link for the bit about smart phones and dumb people.
The Presidency Puzzle 0
To solve the puzzle, you must solve a case of identity.
Debate Watch Party 0
I don’t do debates; I can read about them the next morning.
If you do, there is a Drinking Liberally Debate Watch Party scheduled for Patricia’s Place. See Meetup for details (login required).
Pumpkin Clunkin’ 0
Aside:
Once you have sweet potato pie, you will spurn all future dalliance with gourds.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Thursday 0
Fun and fellowship for liberals. Join us and talk about anything in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Thursday, October 8, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
More here.