Thursday, May 31, 2012

Cast your bread upon the water and surely the ducks will follow you.
Did you know an ebook can be autographed? Here's ATTMP release Dark Moon by Maggie Tideswell.
http://ping.fm/pu9yM

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Perhaps it's schadenfreude, but I love that Mitt Romney's new app spelled America incorrectly. If it said "money" they'd spell it right.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Why does an omnipotent and omniscient deity care what individual humans do? How they live or love? God just ain't that into us.
Know what eunuch means, MittRomney? No, meet with DonaldTrump and then look in mirror.
At what point do the public workers decide it's no longer worth while to serve system geared to enriching only a small number?
5/27/1939: First Batman comic book published. Gotham will sleep better tonight.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

5/20/1940: First prisoners arrive at Auschwitz. Another of the many chapters in the inhumanity of mankind begins.

Friday, May 18, 2012

5/18/1804: Napoleon crowned Emperor. He will meet his Waterloo.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

HUMAN TRIAL has been called “frightening” "a look at the psychology of survival, and a timely cautionary tale.” http://tinyurl.com/3fnzn3w
Is every African American man dangerous? Read ATTMP Author Oana's interview
http://ping.fm/saYKG

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Do you like books a little weird? Try ATTMP author Maggie Tideswell's Dark Moon.
http://ping.fm/l6VZQ
http://tinyurl.com/3tl3bqu

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

5/15/1618: Kepler confirms 3rd law of planetary motion. Subsequently repealed by seven state legislatures.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Reality check: Abstinence only sex education leads to more unwanted pregnancies. http://ping.fm/J75xM
5/14/1804: Lewis and Clark set out from St Louis. Now that was an adventure.
May 14, 1948, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed as British rule in Palestine came to an end

Friday, May 11, 2012

Finally we learn the truth about Archimedes' Principle! Read the interview by ATTMP author Sal Buttaci
http://tinyurl.com/7evv5kq
Slowly, the good members of the Christian right are evolving. Score one for justice and decency. http://ping.fm/qsUA8
Religion often founders on rock of sexuality. Perhaps god is only method of controlling desires. Life does get messy. http://ping.fm/S2BR5
Next time somebody mentions independent retirement accounts as an alternative to Social Security, remember J.P. Morgan's record. http://ping.fm/gvbP7
5/11/1829: HMS Beagle embarks for South America with Charles Darwin on board. A special species of scientist.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Gosh, what a surprise, Romney has had other issues with gay and lesbian policies, even those from other Republicans. http://ping.fm/ikuSx
In 25 minutes follow the link for some good radio and intelligent discussion. http://ping.fm/KssXW
I must admit just disgust with Romney's unapology apology. No remorse and certainly no compassion. http://ping.fm/X3Rmm
Great summer read for $5.99. ATTMP's Timothy Stelly’s HUMAN TRIAL III: THE FINAL CONFLICT. Kindle or Nook. http://tinyurl.com/bvcys8b
Pleased to announce the publication of new book, Misguided Sensitivity, by my friend and fellow ATTMP author Phil Nork. http://ping.fm/zKCJY
Bullying as a teen, putting dog on roof, liking being able to fire people. We are learning Romney's character --MEAN!
While John Stewart is generally funny, he does at times go over the line. This was one of those times. http://ping.fm/7R5JC
Is this the lack of character we need in a president? Romney the bully. Romney the homophobe. Yuck. http://ping.fm/4JKal
Interesting neuroscience stuff. Always glad to learn more, but I just forgot what it was. http://ping.fm/oA55C
5/10/1933: Nazi youth groups hold book burning. Those who would burn and ban books have already lost their intellects.
I often speak of Sal Buttaci, writer, poet, and good friend. Today you can listen to and even speak with him. http://ping.fm/Y9dip
The things that people will steal. Here are some wild ones. http://ping.fm/zlbdS
May 10, 1869, golden spike driven at Promontory, Utah, marking completion of first transcontinental railroad in United States.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Another French painting & poem by Renoir and Buttaci, ATTMP author
"Young Woman with a Veil" http://tinyurl.com/7dk33ny
Altogether, "We need single payer." Meanwhile the Affordable Healthcare Act does try to do something about skyrocketing costs. http://ping.fm/j3elG
5/9/1960: USFDA approves sale of birth control pills. 52 years later are we really arguing over a woman's right to use them?

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

You know the haiku. Now take a look at the pun-ku, ATTMP author Sal Buttaci's new poetic form
http://tinyurl.com/79xqa2g
A giant of children's literature is gone. The world will be less wild, and we are all the sadder. http://ping.fm/JMqMH
Marijuana does have a down side, especially when used in adolescence - greater risk of schizophrenia. http://ping.fm/DDYdJ
I let you see some of the process behind the magic that is writing. Take a peek at http://ping.fm/iK8d4
May 8, 1886: Druggist John Pemberton creates formula for Coca Cola in his backyard. Used real sugar and cocaine back then. Yummy.
Settle in, have a drink, and laugh at these signs from bars. http://ping.fm/yASXJ
The Obama administration tried to get proper court trials, but no, the GOP knew better. Now we have farce. http://ping.fm/haYqH
Once it was millions for defense not a penny for tribute. But for some it's millions for profits and unnecessary defense. http://ping.fm/blujg

Monday, May 7, 2012

New way to spell cowardly, panderer - ROMNEY
http://ping.fm/P7xLc
A bit of tongue in cheek writing from me to you. http://ping.fm/Zdp4H
I love puppies, who doesn't? Here are some great videos of pups dealing with steps. http://ping.fm/xaMsm
Manet's Stems of White Peonies and poem by ATTMP author Sal Buttaci http://ping.fm/yDm1G
http://ping.fm/WA9km
May 7, 1945, Germany signs unconditional surrender V.E. Day, victory in Europe. The blood, suffering, sacrifice: war such noble cruelty.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Did you know that news media have a constitutional right to intentionally lie? Evidently that is what the courts say. http://ping.fm/XjVVD
Morning creeps from darkness to challenge us with another day. You up to it? Think I'll go back read. Here's a story for you. http://ping.fm/Nqqtt

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Start your summer reading for under $6. Timothy Stelly’s HUMAN TRIAL trilogy http://ping.fm/T3OOQ
Didn't think they could, but Republicans find another group to piss off - Libertarians. GOP tries to exclude Paul. http://ping.fm/End3r
Political right of U.S. again shows lack of judgment and disinterest in peace. Listen to former Israeli Prime Minister. http://ping.fm/SdVA8
5/5/1862: Cinco de Mayo (Battle of Puebla, Mexico) Mexico defeats French. Viva Juarez!
GOP War on Women: Once again Arizona joins march backwards. How many lives will be lost? How much illness suffered? http://ping.fm/MuHnN
Another French-painting poem by ATTP author Sal Buttaci
http://tinyurl.com/7x6nfa9
ATTMP's Monica Brinkman shares her thoughts on perhaps the single most important factor in failed relationships.
http://ping.fm/6LDTa
Why is Department of Agriculture destroying our wild animals? Once again a Bureaucracy gone Kafka. http://ping.fm/Hzg2R

Friday, May 4, 2012

Playwright Interviews Attendees at His Vampire Play "Blood Is Thicker Than Water"
#ATTMP author Sal Buttaci
http://tinyurl.com/7otw4sa
Whacky sandwiches that defy me to eat them. http://ping.fm/Xgu7W
5/4/1953: Ernest Hemingway receives Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea. My turn! My turn! http://ping.fm/wcRnv
If racism is illness, does that mean lynching should lead to not guilty by reason of insanity? Don't think so. http://ping.fm/UU2IT
This is the traitor in our midst, he wants the government to fail. http://ping.fm/QOH73
About time somebody talked about the underlying but unspoken racism that still exists regarding Mr. Obama. http://ping.fm/KZsAS
5/4/1970, Ohio National Guardsmen open fire on anti-war protesters at Kent State University, killing 4 students & wounding 9.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

For your mother's day reading, a story of a not so good son. http://ping.fm/rl8E4
I guess all those cows weren't happy after all. Mad cow disease in California. http://ping.fm/cld0G
At least this administration is trying to stop some of the endless fraud and abuse that plagues government. http://ping.fm/EtrGI
There is no acceptable excuse. No appropriate apology. Now they'll investigate themselves. Whoopee. http://ping.fm/ZwI7G
Hatred and angry rhetoric are not good prognosticators for proper gun use. http://ping.fm/vib0k
Another reason we desperately needed healthcare reform. Besides, is not protecting fetal health a form of abortion? http://ping.fm/y48Ia

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Every now and then incompetence becomes toxic. This poor guy will need years of therapy and more. http://ping.fm/DgSZb
So we learn that as a young man Obama was serious, intellectual, reserved, but deeply interested in women. Okay by me. http://ping.fm/AFRAk
Every writer should be cheering this article. Fiction is good for you. http://ping.fm/xyutM
Perfect bathroom book - short chapters tell complete story. Should have used perforated pages for wiping. http://ping.fm/27Nr6
"Young Girl Bathing" by Renoir and ATTMP author Sal Buttaci
http://tinyurl.com/7zw6qol
Mitt Romney just doesn't get a lot of foreign affairs. Guess he's only interested in international banks. http://ping.fm/Bom5C
Yes, he's a Republican; but I'm hoping that Dick Lugar, who has served our country well, wins. http://ping.fm/ma8Va
Victory in Europe: May 2, 1945, Soviet Union announces fall of Berlin. Allies announce surrender of Nazi troops in Italy & parts of Austria.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Lucien Freud's estate quite large, but did he love his mother, true Freudians want to know. http://ping.fm/Edx2i
Once again the extreme right proves unwilling to accept others, even from among their own. Romney staffer quits. http://ping.fm/vk1xQ
HUMAN TRIAL has been called “frightening.” "a look at the psychology of survival, and a timely cautionary tale.” http://tinyurl.com/3fnzn3w
Even though I like Pres. Obama, I don't like his stretching the truth. http://ping.fm/7ts5l
My mechanic read Tales From the Dew Drop Inne. "I can't believe it. I liked a book enough to finish it." High praise. http://ping.fm/CR9mN
"Three Quick Flashes and Then Darkness" by ATTMP author Sal Buttaci
http://tinyurl.com/86o63pu
Bealtaine (Celtic summer begins) May the breeze blow gentle and the sun shine warm. May the mist be light and your whiskey strong.
On Medicare? Want to know a truth about Obamacare? Here's one, it saves seniors billions. http://ping.fm/GwI3l
ATTMPress Oana takes on pushy authors
http://ping.fm/MmGRn