By Jace, a Trail Mix Contributor
In honor of Master Will. Just the music of poetry. Enjoy the readings and enjoy your day.
Hubble Bubble
By PatD, a Trail Mix Contributor
Space.com reminds us that the Hubble Space Telescope may be turning 26 years old this weekend, but its vision is still out of this world. Case in point: this jaw-dropping view of the Bubble Nebula to celebrate the iconic space observatory’s birthday.
This spectacular view of the Bubble Nebula was created from four separate images from the Hubble Space Telescope to mark the observatory’s 26th birthday in April 2016. The Bubble Nebula is 10 light-years wide and sculpted by the bright star seen to the left of center.
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One Of The Ways To Avoid Being Beaten By The System Is To Laugh At It
By SJWNY, a Trail Mix Contributor
The title is a quote from the late, great Peter Cook, who skewered the establishment brilliantly all through the power of words. No shots fired, just barbs.
“Deep down, I happen to be very shallow.” – Pat Paulsen
Growing up during the late ’60s, ’70s meant two things: good music & Pat Paulsen running for President. Whether his candidacy was viewed as a protest against the powers that be or as a great long running skit, the man said things that were uncomfortable but true. Stuff the “King” & society needed to hear, though maybe didn’t want to. Where have all the Court Jesters gone today? It’s easy to spout a monologue or act out a cute sketch on the TV/Internet, to host a gala or contribute Big Bucks. But who is actually putting themselves out ….. there? We need humor personified. We need truthtellers with really long needles to pop very big balloons. Desperately.
To quote Mr. Paulsen: “I’ve upped my standards. Now, up yours.”
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So Long Andy, Hello Harriet
Hillary Needs To Fix This
Tucked inside her New York Primary victory speech last night Hillary Clinton included a seemingly offhand comment that her staff ought to clarify right away.
“We have to reform our criminal justice system and ‘ban the box’ so others have a fair chance to succeed.”
She was referring to a movement — “ban the box” — to prevent employers from asking potential employees about any criminal record.
Was this a dog whistle to supporters of the movement in hopes the general populace wouldn’t notice? Sure, employers should be encouraged to give some convicts a chance but surely they have a right to know what they’re getting into.
Regardless of the merits of that proposal, the politics could be disastrous in a general election.
Imagine the Republican TV ad: “Hillary would deny employers the right to ask Willie Horton if he had ever been in jail.”
And don’t even get me started on the Kitty Dukakis debate question this might provoke.