Tag Archives: 99%

Get My Money Back

Posted on July 12, 2012 by dmn

I can’t believe you’re not freaking out about the LIBOR scandal. I am. My story starts with putting drinks on my debit card, and it goes like this: I get my drink on in my small college town. When it’s … Continue reading →

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This Land is Your Land

Posted on July 5, 2012 by dmn

“With countries, just like with people, it’s easy to let the best of yourself slip away.” I had a wonderful, if unrelentingly warm Full Moon Fourth of July. Among my few regrets: As a younger man I tried to ignore … Continue reading →

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Get Up Stand Up

Posted on May 1, 2012 by dmn

Tomorrow is #MayDay. In the 1930s, my Socialist great grandparents were active in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Their union was Wood Workers of the World (WWW), called Wobblies for short. If they were here today, they would join the … Continue reading →

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Leaving on a Jet Plane

Posted on December 13, 2011 by dmn

I’m old enough I remember the Peter Paul and Mary version of this 60s hit. It’s a song about the regret of leaving someone you love, and not coming back. I’m leaving someone I love, and coming back. I’m going … Continue reading →

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Fortunate Son

Posted on October 24, 2011 by dmn

Some folks inherit Star Spangled eyes Ooh they send you down to war, Lord And when you ask them, “How much should we give?” Ooh they answer “More, More, More” It ain’t me, It ain’t me, I ain’t no military … Continue reading →

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