Autumn Souvenir

Bruce Springsteen Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey September 19, 1978

This is something I've needed to get out for some time, but I find it nearly impossible to find a hint of eloquence in my attempt to do so. You'll just have to accept a little stream of consciousness. A few times a year us cultural fiends are hit with a new film, band or book that is touted as the greatest thing since The Godfather, Nirvana or On the Road . When it's a book, you notice that half the readers on your bus have this book in hand. When it's a film, every ass in your office "saw it over the weekend and was floored". And when it's band, well, they'll be coming to the Fillmore soon! And when it's a technological advance like the universally-adored iPhone, they're visible on every Starbucks coffee table from coast-to-coast. I almost never buy into the hype of these things. And it's not because I'm a hipster or a snob (ok, I'm sort of both). When such a massive collection of people are swept up by something, I automatically ...

This is one of the most heartbreaking short documentaries I've ever seen. The desolation and isolation made me nauseous.

The second half lacked much drama. Hillary mellowed out a bit and we heard the same discussions that we've heard in the previous 19 debates. I honestly think that Hillary has a wider and deeper knowledge of the issues. That said, I do buy into the argument that she's too much of a Washington insider. She diverts anything that could potentially hurt her, while Obama seems much more candid and up front. I think Hillary Clinton is extremely qualified to be our next president, even moreso than Barack Obama. However, Obama nails the intangibles, and I can't remember a time in my life when those intangibles have mattered more. This country, and the world, desperately need a US leader who restores our hope and faith in the future of our country and the future of the world. And that is why I'm supporting the Senator from Illinois.

Health Insurance -Clinton's coming out swinging on this one, however, her punches seems to be missing. Obama's had solid responses, some nuanced enough to probably cause confusion amongst viewers. This is probably a good thing for him -Clinton will not let this issue go. She clearly thinks that it's her bread and butter. This is starting to get heated. NAFTA -Wow, Hillary's really looking erratic. She finds it suspicious that she's always asked the first question? Isn't this something that can be discussed with the moderators beforehand? She looks desperate and anxious. And she's talking forever. -Obama is much more calm and collected. He takes minor swipes at Clinton, but it doesn't come off as vicious. -Tim Russert points out that Clinton has indeed contradicted herself. -Clinton says that she'll "renegotiate" NAFTA, not pull out. And she turns to attack Obama. This is the nastiest I've ever seen her. She's firm but shaky. -Obama ...

Although they made the Finals in 1999, the New York Knicks franchise died the day that James L. Dolan became CEO of CSC Holdings. Since his arrival, the Knicks have gone from one of the most revered organizations in all of sports to the laughing stock of all of professional sports. In order to remind me of the glory days, I just received this 5 DVD Set chronicling the history of the Knicks. They were a great organization. Too bad Mr. Megalomaniac stole that away from the fans.