Bravo, Obama!
Jiminy Cricket. I was moved to tears by Obama’s speech. He nailed it. I’m proud to call him my president. I believe in health care reform. I support it. People close to me — people with families, young children, serious medical problems — are going without insurance because of cost. I’m considering letting my own […]
Writing my religion
I write frequently about truth and lies in this column. I guess it’s because I believe, bottom line, that truth, lies, and the intentions behind them, are what make our character. And the pursuit of character — which for me means living with integrity, honor, and truth – is as close to having a religion […]
WSLR Celebrates Fourth Year!
Saturday, September 5, WSLR 96.5 LPFM radio programmers, volunteers, and listeners hosted “Dining On Air” fundraising dinner gatherings – some held in private homes, some at restaurants — throughout Sarasota, to raise money to support the non-profit, community radio station. Among the many attending were Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton, WSLR Station Manager Arlene Sweeting, […]
Last night’s Harvest Moon … in the early morning
“When we were strangers, I loved you from afar; when we were lovers, I loved you with all my heart … on this Harvest Moon.” ~ Neil Young
Snake in the grass …
Hey, can anyone tell me what kind of snake is in my yard. He’s soooooo pretty. He’s been out there all this morning and I think he ate something and was digesting it. And, then after I took these photos, later I found he had moved along.
Labor Day weekend — Louisiana-style!
John and Nina Arico of Zest Catering are hosting a super Dining On Air Party to benefit WSLR 96.5 LPFM radio this coming Saturday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m. I think the restaurant is located in the Gulf Gate area on Superior Ave. The Arico’s are serving up a fabulous New Orleans-themed dinner with yummy […]
Happy Anniversary — MC Reality Online hits one year mark!
Last week on August 25th, this online column cum blog reached its one-year anniversary! I was so crazy-busy last week that I missed the actual anniversary … but I’m celebrating it on Friday night (September 4) under the light of the full Harvest Moon (sounds appropriate, doesn’t it — celebrating at harvest time?). I plan […]
Gulliver reports on Sarasota doctors leading the push against health reform bill
Very interesting column by Health Reporter, David Gulliver on Sarasota Health News — http://www.sarasotahealthnews.org/articles/2009/08_11_Sarasota_docs_revolt.htm And then blogs about health care … and makes it personal. Pretty powerful stuff. http://www.sarasotahealthnews.org/articles/2009/08_14_Editor_Note.htm
Here’s to your health! Chin, chin. Salut! — but you better have healthcare first!
Tim Sukits, staff writer at Creative Loafing, sent some good info on the health care issue …. I’m a strong proponent of health care reform — in a way that insures that all citizens have access to good, regular, and affordable health care, so I thought I’d share Tim’s message with my reality readers as […]
Le penseur
When I was working in Paris, my favorite museum was the musée de Rodin … August Rodin, the French sculptor. Rodin said that before an artist can create art, he “must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation.” That’s pretty highbrow stuff, and I’m a big fan of the sculpture, […]