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Conceived on west coast,born on east coast,returned to northwest spawning grounds. Never far from water. Degree in biology, minor: socio/psychology. Nature-oriented. Building trades,marine carpentry, Army social worker,now tavern owner. Interests: writing,photography,art,world events, my old surfboard. Lucky to travel world. Wonderful wife and son.
Monday, January 2, 2012 Ken Kesey--Lessons For Occupy Movement (3 comments)
By his statements on resistance and fascism, does author Ken Kesey really believe the Occupy Movement cannot change the world?--Or is the Trickster using slight of hand to achieve his goals?
Friday, January 14, 2011 Afghan Road to Hell Paved with Rubicon Intentions. (4 comments)
Back in the 70's, I traveled overland to Asia. For me, Afganistan stands out like a gimbal on a geographic merry-go-round. Maybe the cold air condensed my memory into pure, optical, primal focus, as recalled with verbal imagery. Anyway, here goes:
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Worshipping the Water Buddha (2 comments)
In water, everyone can fly, said Aqua Buddha. Only on land, do the crippled have consensus.
Saturday, October 30, 2010 Spirit of 1934. Teabag Distemper. Has Anything Changed? (10 comments)
A 1934 cartoon of the Dark Man captures the consciousness, hidden agenda, and fear-driven brainwashing of the Teabag Party.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 Your car is stolen. Welcome to Afghanistan. Where Yes means No. Part 1. (3 comments)
Afghanistan has a way of taking you by surprise. Any nation that tries to impose its will, likely will end up stepping, in some hypnotic trance, to ritual ragas and Pashto attans, and wonder what narcotic in the air, induced such a dance.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Jesus Broke Bread--We Bomb Bread Makers. (4 comments)
Afghanistan' "Flour" Children--Kick'em when they're up; kick'em when they're down.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 Iraqi Nights (4 comments)
Fighting them over there, but the war comes home.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Ken Doss, Khe Sanh. Part 1. (6 comments)
The only remnant left of Ken Doss, my first drinking buddy, is a 1968 photo of Vietnam.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Hostile Takeover of Health Care
Not so long ago, most of America's health care companies were nonprofit. Then along came Wall Street. Maybe some guerrilla marketing is due?
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Jesus, the Joker, and Dead Guy Ashtray (15 comments)
Can Jesus, a joker, and a dead guy triangulate in an Oregon tavern? Apparently.
Monday, July 13, 2009 Kathmandu--World's Youngest Republic--Part 2 (4 comments)
Nepal is a nascent republic, and offers a thumbnail example of how social and economic inequity can lead to revolution.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Palin Can See Japan
Only water stands between Governor Palin and the world.
Friday, September 26, 2008 Alaska's Russian Moose Threat (2 comments)
By killing Russian Moose that are swimming across the Bering Strait, Governor Sarah Palin is single-handedly saving America.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Alaskan Mentality (1 comments)
Alaskan mentality, beautiful on the outside, strip mined on the hillside.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Are You a Neurophobe?
Neurophobe--a word that combats people who use cruel or denigrating language or action toward people with neurological challenges, and places the stigma back on the abuser, where it belongs.
