Social Insecurity

Go ahead, live your life like you're a cartoon character. Hey, it works for the Road Runner and that Cwazy Wabbit! Not to mention Elmer Fudd, who moonlights as Glenn Beck.

Oh, by the way, if you're looking for a job, I just heard: the Acme Dynamite Company is hiring. They're always hiring. Big turnover.

Drive reckless. Play mean. Think war.

aba

Michele Bachmann Overdrive... Already?

Crazy is as crazy does. Come on, Tea Party people whip up support and get the wackadoodle congresswoman on the top of the GOP ticket. You can do it. God will guide you. Good thing, too, as there will be no safety nets. None. Nada. Zip. Unless you're part of the corporate-government welfare class. Like your hero, Michele and the whole Bachmnann parasite clan.

Drive safe. Play nice. Think peace.

aba

Serious Suburban Discomfort

That's one cool trailer for a sizzling collection filled with thirteen murderous stories. Honored and proud to have my tasty tale, "Dangerous Appetites" about deadly suburban discomfort among them. Download your copy of "Fiction Noir" today. Coming soon in paperback, too! Thanks, Hen House Press.

Drive safe. Play nice. Think peace.

aba

Hello, Goodbye

Remember the old promo line: "I want my MTV?"

For those who were around for the launch of Music Television 30 years ago, what's on that network these days doesn't resemble what was daring and revolutionary back then.

While the classic MTV had a nice run, it's been over a decade since the network has devolved into yet another bastion of the cheapest, crassest form of television : Reality TV. I asked a MTV exec a few years ago why most of the music videos had been expunged, replaced by shows about manufactured roommates, teen mothers and hard drinkers. His response was as expected as it was short-sighted. "That's what gets us the ratings. And it's cheaper."

And so it goes on many of the channels that sparked to life in the early days of cable expansion, each promising innovative and distinctive programming.



Of course the music, whether you find it on MTV, VH1, YouTube or --dare I mention my old favorite haunt-- the radio will never die. And cannot be killed off by the executives who run television networks with all the vision of Mr. Magoo in the slow lane.

Last week was a tough one for music fans as we said goodbye to Amy Winehouse, whose death was tragic though not shocking, as well as America co-founder Dan Peek and folk icon Bill Morrissey, who both died, apparently in their sleep, of unknown causes. Fortunately, their music lives on. Read more about these artists in my NJP tribute piece.
The Sad Ballad of Goodbye: Remembering Amy Winehouse, Dan Peek, Bill Morrissey | NEWS JUNKIE POST

Drive safe. Play nice. think peace.

aba

Please Standy By

Apologies to RG fans: our current site is experiencing technical difficulties. While the kinks are worked out, we may post here on the original Radio Graffiti site.

Your patience is appreciated. Stay true blue cool, kids!

Drive safe. Play nice. Think peace.

aba

Lover's Dance

The clever Jib Jabbers caught my fancy with this "classic" silent short. Brangelina watch your back... the First Couple could make the screen sizzle and sell their share of popcorn.

BTW:my recent unofficial, unscientific survey of blog hoppers and radio listeners, has candy beating flowers for Valentine's Day gifts. But romantic dinners trump all. And with all his money, Donald Trump better come up with all three (rim shot optional).

All of the above are sweet treats as far as I'm concerned, though I also enjoy teddy bears, books and music. And, fyi, if you're planning on giving your sweetheart a "deferred gift," like say, Broadway show tickets, it's a good idea to actually come up with the goods before the next holiday rolls around. And while you're bestowing imaginary big ticket items, some of us would enjoy an imaginary trip to Paris. Just a suggestion.

Happy Valentine's Day!


Drive safe. Play nice. Think LOVE!

aba

Another Maverick Named McCain Rattles the GOP | NEWS JUNKIE POST

Another Maverick Named McCain Rattles the GOP | NEWS JUNKIE POST<


Think the Tea Partiers are McCain fans? Think both dad John, who faces a tough Tea party opponent in former AZ congressman J.D. Hayworth and his outspoken daughter Meghan, give these fright wingers a bitter lump of common sense and decency in their foggy cup. Read more about the younger McCain-- and her hopes at luring young people into the tattered GOP in my News Junkie Post piece. Please Tweet & Digg as you see fit. There are other cool articles and writers on NJP, too. Check 'em out!

Drive safe. Play nice. Think peace.

aba