CT Blue

It’s that time again. I do feel like I’m cheating, since I haven’t done much actual blogging this week, so I really should be dispensing incisive commentary, but as I said in my last post, the world of politics is getting too depressing for mere words, even if those words are strung together by a […]

Okay, so last night there was discussion on the Olbermann show about the possibility of drafting Indiana native John Mellencamp to run for the Senate against probable Republican Candidate and corrupt lobbyist Dan Coats. It probably won’t go anywhere, considering the process forced on the Indiana Democrats by DINO Evan Bayh. Personally, I think he’d […]

I freely admit to being an amateur so far as jazz is concerned. It’s a big musical world out there, and I’ve really only explored the capital cities of jazz. (Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, etc.) This is by way of saying that I have no idea where Sidran stands among jazz aficionados. I […]

This has been one of the more depressing weeks on record, what with the people of Massachusetts having an episode of decompensation, the Democrats having several, and the Supreme Court giving democracy the coup de grâce, though, truth to tell, the week has not been entirely yuck free on a personal level. Still, it seems […]

It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve posted music, the holidays having gotten in the way. Today’s selection was inspired by a bittersweet event that I attended earlier today. I attended a memorial service for Bill Hescock, former North Stonington first selectman, chairman of the North Stonington Democratic Town Committee, loyal Democrat and enthusiastic […]