Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Further Affiant Sayeth Naught


FBI didn't keep tabs on comedian Carlin's 7 words

Quote from above-referenced article:

“The two FBI memos Carlin's daughter provided both stated the bureau's files ‘contain no information identifiable with Carlin.’ They also indicate that investigators didn't find the comedian particularly amusing.

“One, dated Feb. 12, 1969, refers to Carlin as an ‘alleged comedian’ after he made fun of the bureau during an appearance on 'The Jackie Gleason Show.'”


ROFLMAO -- Makes me love and miss the man all the more.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Personal Firsts and National Firsts



For the very first time, I watched an inauguration.

For the very first time, I watched an inauguration with hope.

For the very first time, I watched an inauguration of a black man, with hope.

For the very first time, I watched an inauguration of a black man, with hope. And I wept.