Joey Ramone died recently. He was the first of my musical heroes to pass on, although more will undoubtedly join him in the near future, succumbing to old age and the ill effects of their rock and roll lifestyle. He brought his fate upon himself. We are agents in communion, in communities constituted by shared practices and language. We do things with words.
Words affect our relationships with one another.
If you think you've hit a false note, sing loud. When in doubt, sing loud. For Indiana third district Congressman Tim Roemer, America's fascination with the federal budget isn't all that different from the sportsmanship lessons he teaches his sons' tee ball team. It was 1964. And it all begins with the click of a button and the opening of a simulated door.