Court Jester Reflects on Joe Lynn Memorial
We were headed to a memorial for the man whose very name epitomized integrity in the snake pit of double-crossing con artists, thieves and liars who dominate the SF political…
Tiger Woods’ Mea Culpa
Tiger Woods By Ralph E. Stone February 20, 2010 I am not a golfer. I have never watched a golf tournament live, or on television. Yet, Tiger Woods became a…
Mystery Author Dick Francis Dead at 89
Mystery Author Dick Francis in 2000. By Ralph E. Stone February 17, 2010 I enjoy a good mystery, but I was hesitant at first to pick up a Dick Francis…
Real, Uglier American Unemployment
Economic inequality and the myth of Reagan trickle down logic are shown by new data from the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston. The report noted:…
“The Last Station” and “Creation”
"The Last Station" is about the last year of Tolstoy's life. He fell ill at Russia’s Astopovo station and was taken to the station master's house where he died in…
To Tea Or Not To Tea
In sum, it is heartening to see so many Americans with genuine anger, frustration and disgust about American politics and government. I share these feelings. Great motivation, but what it…
Court Jester Compares 2000, 2008 BOS, Mayoralty
Class of 2000: Supervisors Tony Hall, Sophie Maxwell, Chris Daly, Leland Yee, Jake McGoldrick, Tom Ammiano (BOS Prez), Mark Leno, Aaron Peskin, Matt Gonzalez, Gerardo Sandoval and Gavin Newsom. Class…