Monthly Archives: February 2017

Trees — the Other Social Network     There have been some intriguing scientific breakthroughs lately in our understanding of the plant kingdom. I just finished reading a fascinating new book, The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben, who was a … Continue reading →

2017 Coyote Irony Awards     It’s the awards season. The Grammys were last weekend and the Oscars this weekend, so let’s join this year’s Coyotes from beautiful downtown Culver City, California. In the past, the coveted prize was the Grand Irony … Continue reading →

Senate Confirmation Hearing Disorder     “Give him a chance!” cried the Republicans, who never gave Obama a single chance in eight years. Okay, what are the first things the fascist President did? He nominated his cabinet heads, which made his intentions … Continue reading →

Signs of the Times — the Women’s Marches (lovingly dedicated to Jill & Lauren, two of my fierce heroes)     Women are fed up with men’s bullshit, which goes all the way back to the Old Testament, at least. They’re tired … Continue reading →