Music
Magnolia - Poco cover
Howdy, This is a great cover of JJ Cale's Magnolia. Magnolia, you sweet thing You're driving me mad Got to get back to you, babe You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had "Magnolia" – 6:18
Latest
Climate Catastrophe
Mediterranean Chopped Waffle Sandwich
Howdy, This is the best. The best! So, freaking, delish. And it's the best for the planet. And it's the best for your health. If you want to save the planet, buying an EV or solar isn't going to get us there. So how
Corporatocracy
Phillip John Donahue (December 21, 1935 – August 18, 2024)
Howdy, Take an hour and listen to this week's Ralph Nader Radio Hour, entirely dedicated to the great Phil Donahue. Tribute to Phil DonahueOn his show, Phil Donahue never shied away from questioning those in power, be they government officials or corporate CEOs.Ralph Nader Radio HourRalph Nader
Decentralization
Here's what I think about the corporate Internet
Howdy, I originally posted this on heyheyrenee on September 14, 2019. I ended up spending 4 years on Twitter. Then I deactivated my account last month. I'll never go back. After all these years I finally gave in, joined, just so I could follow you. But then I
Palestine
Dr. Nader Hashemi shares myths and realities of the Gaza conflict in Aspen
Howdy, Last February CeasefireNow! Roaring Fork Valley, a group I volunteered with, brought Georgetown University Associate Professor and Middle East expert Dr. Nader Hashemi to Aspen to speak to citizens about the Gaza conflict. Middle East expert shares insights on ‘myths vs. realities’ in the Israel-Hamas warNearly 100 people huddled
Divestiture
Divestiture, Jimmy Carter, Judge Harold Greene, Ritchie and Kernighan
This was originally posted on heyheyrenee on October 22nd, 2015. I've modified it slightly, to bring in the importance of two critical figures in my life and Internet history - President Jimmy Carter, and Judge Harold Greene. Dennis Ritchie along with Brian Kernighan wrote a book that changed
Tech
my first app
This was originally posted on heyheyrenee June 6, 2016. My first idea in technology came in 1989. I was going to sell toll free voice mailbox #'s to truckers. Back then long distance was really expensive. So the idea was that a trucker's family would call a
Open Web
technology is only truly valuable if it's being used for something you're actively interested in
Howdy, Last week I asked this question in the comment section of Ghost's weekly ActivityPub newsletter: I struggle with explaining to friends why they should join the Fediverse. These aren't techie types, so I need to break it down. I always send them your piece at
60's
Rest In Harp, John Mayall (29 November 1933 – 22 July 2024)
John Mayall's The Turning Point was a favorite record of our older brother's. Which meant it was a favorite for us kids too. Because we snuck listens to our brother's records. Many thanks for the music, John. Rest In Harp,
Freedom
Vail Valley Foundation threw me out of the Norah Jones concert for wearing this
Last night The Vail Valley Foundation tossed me out of the Norah Jones concert at Ford Amphitheater in Vail for wearing these pro Palestinian bracelets. Before I explain what happened, two friends who I went to the show with saw everything. Here's what went down. My two friends
Politics
Obama is elected President, Grant Park 11-4-08
I wrote this on heyheyrenee on Nov 15, 2017. I traveled from Eagle to Chicago to see history when Obama was elected in 2008. I was there in Grant Park when he came out and gave his speech. It was great to be there. What an experience. I remember leaving,
Health care
Our Next President Will Not Be A Model Of Health
I'm reprinting this excellent piece from the Esselsytn Foundation. Renee and I have been following them for years, we're big fans. Renee and I have been whole food plant based since May 1, 2015. From their website: "We are a 501c3 public charity committed to