Bird’s-Eye View

Tim Russert, the at times endearing father figure of political coverage and at others the broad-shoulder bulldog of the national press corps, died of a heart attack at the age of 58 today.
I have few heros among today’s journalists, few I look up to and admire and would want to emulate. Russert ranked at the […]

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Some friends have asked if I’ve read this from local blogger, Lanco Yokels, (and now this). And the answer is, “yes,” that’s some viscious stuff. Not the worst insults ever lobbed at me - I knew fifth graders with more attitude - but some sharp words, nonetheless. The next question is: “Are you bothered by it?” And […]

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Hillary Clinton slipped and mentioned Robert Kennedy’s assassination. Barack Obama said “Auschwitz” when he meant “Buchenwald” when talking about the exploits of a family member in World War II. And John McCain’s had his share of oops moments.
Call me jaded, but I’m sick of all the attention the news pays to these kinds of stories. […]

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I wanted to thank those who visit the Nest for their patience. Haven’t posted since Monday and that’s because a surgeon went digging and uprooted four wisdom teeth last week. A bottle of Vicadin, nearly a week’s worth of rest and several packets of Carnation Instant Breakfast later, the Nest is back and operating (with […]

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The number at the bottom of my computer screen said “937.” Then I moved the cursor to the “Delete” option, clicked the mouse and enjoyed the absence of static, the sublime nature of an empty e-mail mailbox. No more tug-of-war for your attention from campaign staffers who are oh so nice to you for six […]

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