Month: June 2008

I heard Saturday morning about Michael Turner’s passing, but didn’t repeat it to anyone because I didn’t have confirmation, was afraid of spreading rumors and, frankly, was hoping it wasn’t true.
I know that Billy Joel says that only the good die young, but honestly: an artist that good, dying that young?
Just not fair.
PAD

I will be attending the Wizard Convention in Chicago this Thursday, Friday and Saturday only.
Sunday I will be back in NYC doing a signing for “Tigerheart” at Books of Wonder from 1 to 3 PM. More info can be found at http://www.booksofwonder.com
PAD

This from the NY Daily News, after the Mets lost 11-0 to the worst team in baseball:
“We have to get on the field, figure it out, work it out, we have to do everything possible as a staff to get us on track and remain on track or we might have some tough decisions to make,” said Manuel, who met with GM Omar Minaya, Tony Bernazard and other front-office members following the game. “We have to find a consistent formula at some point and we have not found that yet.
Perhaps they might want to consider this formula:
Sucking = Losing
Not Sucking = Winning
I’m not quite sure how to express that in purely mathematical terms (although I’m sure someone here can) but that would certainly seem, to me, the way to go.
PAD

WASHINGTON (June 24) – Ivy Leaguers and other top law students were rejected for plum Justice Department jobs two years ago because of their liberal leanings or objections to Bush administration politics, a government report concluded Tuesday.
The only thing I find surprising is how unsurprised I am.
PAD

“Rest in peace” seems a ridiculous thing to say in regards to someone who seemed so resolutely unpeaceful.
I never got a chance to see him in concert live, and will always regret that now.
PAD

To counter the slew of critical tell-alls about his administration, President George W. Bush is considering penning his own book upon leaving office. No word as to whether each copy will come packed with a set of crayons to color it in.
Thoughts as to a title? Warning: “Are you there, God, it’s me, George,” “See Ðìçk Run the Country,” and “Everybody Poops” have already been suggested.
PAD