Michael Simms: Will the real Rosie Doonan please stand up?
Promotion of twin sisters has gone cuckoo at Cuckoo Records. . . Email subscribers may watch the videos by clicking on the title of this post. — Cissie Redgwick is … Continue reading
Tetsugen and the Sutras — a traditional Japanese story about publishing
Tetsugen decided to publish the sutras, which at that time were available only in Chinese. The books were to be printed with wood blocks in an edition of seven thousand copies, … Continue reading
Michael Simms: The Daily Disaster of Donald Trump
With a vote of 217-213, the House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass Trumpcare and strip health coverage from 24 million Americans. The new program will undermine the health, … Continue reading
Michael Simms: A Short History of May Day
The origins of the world holiday known as May Day or International Workers Day. Originally a pagan holiday, the roots of the modern May Day holiday are in the fight … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Are You Ready For More War?
Following through on campaign pledges to support American troops, on Thursday President Trump gave a green light to the military, enabling them to increase airstrikes in the Middle East. Here are … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Round-up of top stories in the news
Maryland’s state legislature has passed a ban on fracking which, with the blessing of the Republican governor, is expected to be signed into law any day now. This twist shows … Continue reading
Michael Simms: New Poll Says Most Young Americans See Trump as ‘Illegitimate President’
Most young Americans see President Donald Trump as illegitimate, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by the Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago with the AP-NORC … Continue reading
The Vegan Kitchen: Roasted Tomato, Mustard Greens, and Chorizo Chili
I grew up in Texas where chili is part of the holy trinity of cuisine. As a Texan, you have your barbecue, your guacamole, and your chili. What these three … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Saul Alinsky’s 13 strategies to take your community back from Trump
Saul Alinsky (1909 – 1972) is generally considered to be the founder of modern American community organizing. Alinsky focused on improving the living conditions of poor communities across America, especially the … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Muse
As a musician, he was solid and reliable, but unimaginative. His chief talent lay in being in the right band. He enjoyed drinking and taking drugs, still in the initial … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Thank you, Mr. President
Barack Obama: School’s out! . Thank you, President Obama! You served the country with dignity, grace, and honesty. You accomplished a great deal in eight years. You pushed through health … Continue reading
Sun Tzu: How to win against Donald Trump and the forces he represents
Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance. — If your opponent is of choleric temper, irritate him. — He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. … Continue reading
Michael Simms: The Very American Poetry of Jose Padua
What are poets for in destitute times? — Hölderlin . Every poem is a subversive act. In an age when our senses are benumbed by competing media screaming for our … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Meet our new Secretary of Defense — General James “Mad Dog” Mattis
In the list of frightening cabinet appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, perhaps the most disturbing is his pick for Secretary of Defense, General James “Mad Dog” Mattis. Not only would … Continue reading
