Monthly Archives: February 2018

Kick the Ballistics

Posted on February 24, 2018 by phb256

The other day a gun lobby spokesperson said that the media love mass shootings. This predictably caused some controversy, but the main point is true: if it bleeds, it leads. Stories of tragedy draw attention, and attention is monetized in … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts on Polarization and Iron

Posted on February 11, 2018 by phb256

I’m thinking about Chris Gilliard’s provocation for EngageMOOC in the context of The Iron Heel, which I’m currently reading courtesy of the Internet Archive. Unfortunately I’ve never read A People’s History, so I’m just now getting the terminological connection to … Continue reading →

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Rock Pockets

Posted on February 7, 2018 by phb256

“It’s Hot Pockets Day on the Daily Create!” “Didn’t we already talk about this?” “I’m making Rock Pockets.” “What – you’re going to put Aerosmith inside a Hot Pocket?” That wouldn’t be a bad idea, and could be a whole … Continue reading →

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The dance card

Posted on February 1, 2018 by phb256

I’ve heard the expression, “My dance card is full,” and knew from context that it meant someone was busy. I never really thought about the etymology of the phrase though. But today I was listening to a Librivox recording of … Continue reading →

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