I’ve long been a big fan of Tom Tomorrow’s comic strip "This Modern World," a reliable source of sarcasm and political commentary in four full-color frames. (One of my favorites I’ve reposted above.) Well it appears that Tom’s strip in the print-version of The Village Voice has been axed (the online version of the Voice…
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Helping those who help themselves
I have never liked the phrase "God helps those who help themselves." I have often heard it used as an excuse to ignore the plight of people suffering from famine or civil war or homelessness. It’s "those people" who are responsible for their own suffering, whether it be welfare moms or Sudanese refugees. But I…
Nothing says Christmas like SPAM
Warning: the following images may cause excessive drolling or nausea depending on your feelings about Spam. A Hawaiian speciality, Spam Musubi is a staple of island cuisine, a combination of Asian and American influences mashed-up in typical Kama’aina-style. Really nothing says the holidays like pig parts on rice wrapped in nori.
Mmmm, luncheon meat-scented candles!
Spotted at a filipino grocery story in California
It’s tree trimming time!
We decorated the Christmas tree in the Panganiban household tonight. We decided on a gold and red theme for these year, which is both festive and the colors of the 49ers, mom’s favorite football team.
Happy pixelated holidays to you and your avatars!
Check out our machinima video for more holiday silliness (download or YouTube).
Remembering Bettina (1969-1995)
Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of my old girlfriend Bettina Erika Pruckmayr, who was killed during a botched mugging on December 16, 1995 in Washington DC. She was a tireless and passionate fighter for human rights who was one of the first of our generation to devote her career to the cause of…
New Orleans Musicians on Studio 60 (have a tissue handy)
The new Aaron Sorkin drama "Studio 60: Live on the Sunset Strip" is still, in my view, trying to get its legs. I found this last episode more hit than miss. But all is forgiven with the literally show-stopping performance of "O Holy Night" by five New Orleans musicians. (YouTube link.) The performers were there…
My friend Bob in Big Sur
This picture is so pretty that it looks completely fake. But that really is my friend Bob Baldridge, great photographer and Quaker artist/activist, playing sax early morning in Big Sur, California. The world is still full of such beauty and magic. Thanks for sharing this, Bob.
Merry Mex-mas from El Vez!
You know, nothing says the holidays quite like El Vez, the Mexican Elvis. El Vez signifies everything that is Christmas in America : glitter, excess, frenetic action, and joyful noise. He is not to be missed. I caught El Vez’s holiday show this weekend at the Mercury Lounge with Cindy and our friend Amy, who…