The Idea Blog

After posting the Ford pick-up photo, I came across this from Allan Sloan's "The Deal" column in the current ... » Continue reading "More on behemoths … and “cornographic panaceas”"

A great story about what must be a wonderful dining experience, this from NPR's "Day to Day." Talula's is in ... » Continue reading "Talula’s, from NPR"

"Socially-conscious, upwardly mobile persons," or "scuppies." Identified and, I hope, popularized in a brief article in last Thursday's USA ... » Continue reading "Scuppies"

This past week marked the Spring Furniture Market in High Point, NC. It was also when much of ... » Continue reading "Furniture Market Review"

"The promotion of the brand called Obama is a case study ... » Continue reading "Brand Obama"

Eric passed this along from his #1 news source, The Daily Show. He knows I'm a sucker for other interpretations.... » Continue reading "John Hodgman on the recession"

I remember a tomato sandwich, just sliced tomato, mayo, salt and pepper on white bread. Tomatoes so juicy... When was the ... » Continue reading "I miss a good tomato"

Samantha Power's interview on Monday's Colbert Report was timely and insightful. Yes, she's followed by the "Hillary's a monster" ... » Continue reading "No more ticker tape parades"

I'm passing this along. It doesn't need commentary from me, just some time. Give Dave Eggers about 25 minutes.... » Continue reading "Once upon a school"

And the writers/producers of the HBO program offer up a suggestion for how to end the "war on drugs." With ... » Continue reading "The Wire ends tonight…"