Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Being from L.A., this is one of my favorite tunes about the place of my birth. By Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman.

Thanks to jimmyguitar66.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Congress Goes on Short Break Without Renewing Patriot Act
On May 31st, at midnight, you can speak freely.

Obama Bars Transfers of Weaponized Aircraft, Bayonets, Grenade Launchers, Armored Vehicles That Run on Tracks to Local Police
Because they may not need all of that to protect community from unarmed black teens running away.

Disney Announces Another Disneyland- Based Movie
Following success of Tomorrowland, Pirates of the Caribbean, studio readies action-adventure Parking Lot C for a Fall release.

British Astronomer: Robots Will Be Running World Soon
And you don't have to be a rocket scientist robot to know what's wrong with this planet and how to fix it.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on May 16, 2015
From Austin City Limits
BAND CREDITS
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell
with
Steve Fishell - steel guitar, dobro
Byron House - bass, vocals
Jedd Hughes - guitar, vocals
Jerry Roe - drums
Chris Tuttle - keyboards
with special guest
Shawn Colvin

Thanks to RonjaZaZa.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Republican Hopefuls to Be Split Into Two Divisions
Winners of Extreme (Fiorina, Rubio, Huckabee), Wingnut (Carson, Cruz, Paul) divisions will meet in playoff.

Trans-Pacific Partnership Has Divided Democrats
Some side with unions, progressives, middle class advocates in opposing it; others went on lots of junkets.

Wine Scientist: 100-Year-Old Champagne, Salvaged From Shipwreck, Still Tastes “Incredible”
But says caviar “hatched and swam away.”

Boxing Fans Disappointed by Romney-Holyfield Fight
McCain-Tyson preliminary (not shown) had far more action.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Uploaded on Mar 19, 2011
Enjoy !! Featuring My Dear Companion, Hobo's Meditation & Those Memories Of You.

Thanks to LillyputDolly1.

Oh. the irony...

Ironic Times

Ted Cruz, Chuck Norris, Others On Far Right Wary of Upcoming Military Exercises
Fear they're prelude to martial law, roundup of paranoid lunatics.

"Jade Helm 15" = Comedy Gold!

Natalie Portman to Play Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Upcoming Biopic
Also in cast: Jennifer Lopez as Sonia Sotomayor, Joe Pesci as Antonin Scalia.

World's Oldest Copy of Ten Commandments Goes on Display in Israel
Complete with changes, corrections, revisions, deletions.

University of New Hampshire Offering Course on Deflategate
For students majoring in Physics, with a minor in Ethics.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Apr 28, 2015
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell's "You Can't Say We Didn't Try" from their new album, The Traveling Kind, due May 12 on Nonesuch Records. Download the song now when you pre-order the album: CD/LP: http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/the-tr...

Thanks to Nonesuch Records.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Patriot Act Privacy Revisions Get Bipartisan Support in Congress
After Edward Snowden posts naked selfies of Mitch McConnell.

Now that's over the line, Eddie!

Report: American Psychological Association Secretly Approved Use of Torture
American Ethics Association secretly approved their lying about it.

Government to Allow Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water to Drop
As it's already achieved its goal of converting Americans to communism.

Due to Unrest, Baltimore Orioles Play Game With No Fans Present
Win game, schedule eight more without fans.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Apr 24, 2015
My Dear Companion written by Jean Ritchie.

Thanks to nerrad yort.

Bonus vid:

Uploaded on Apr 5, 2007
emmylou and jean sing HAVE TOU SEEN MY DEAR COMPANION a song that jean wrote.

Thanks to jean ritchie and sons.

Oh. the irony...

Ironic Times

Nevada Brothel Employees Endorse Hillary
Brothel's customers (not shown) lean towards Rand Paul.

Kraft Removes All Artificial Colors, Preservatives From Its Mac & Cheese
Leaving nothing.

Report: Russian Hackers Accessed Obama's Unclassified Emails
May already know White Sox need for another starter.

Bruce Jenner Comes Out as Woman, Republican
Can beat Hillary, he says, as “a woman with a proven track record.”

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

I usually try to post live performances but this is the first time I've seen this tune on YouTube. She's pretty in still photos too.

Thanks to J.W. Gauntt.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Man Upset With Unlimited Campaign Spending Lands Gyrocopter on Capitol Lawn
Security tightened to make sure anyone who opposes unlimited campaign spending never lands there again.

Company Plans to Begin Shipping Water From Alaska to California
Primarily for almond growers, marijuana farmers, swimming pools, golf courses, decorative fountains.

Only Half of Top Executives in Financial Firms Think They’re Being Paid Enough
Says one, “I sold my soul to Satan, I should get everything I ever dreamed of.”

KIDZ KORNER

Math Stumper

If a worker in the auto parts industry located in the U.S. makes $19.65 an hour, and a worker located in Mexico makes $2.47 an hour,

A ) The ratio of U.S. to Mexican hourly wage is roughly 8 to 1.

B ) The ratio of U.S. to Mexican hourly wage is roughly 1 to 8.

C ) It's time to move your parts factory to Guadalajara.

Hint: how's your Spanish?

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Apr 14, 2015
An Evening of Country Greats 1996.
Blue Moon of Kentucky written by Bill Monroe
Walls of Time written by Bill & Peter Rowan.

Thanks to nerrad yort

A bonus vid by Peter Rowan just because I like it. You will too. ☺

Thanks to MyTallTripod.

Oh. the irony...

Ironic Times

In Historic Meeting, Obama, Castro Talk for an Hour
Discuss moving Marlins to Havana.

Obama Backs Efforts to End Conversion Therapy
“Turning Democrats into Republicans is not only wrong, it's impossible,” he says.

Apple Watch: Reviews Are In
“Another useless, unnecessary, overpriced accoutrement that's a must-have,” says one.

8.9% of Americans Have Anger Issues and Access to a Gun
And you just cut one off on the freeway.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle perform a live version of "Fort Worth Blues" from Oct 2011.

Thanks to AlsoTakenAlso, UK.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Republicans Meet With Their Counterparts in Iran
Hope to avert nuclear deal.

Indiana Revises Religious Freedom Restoration Act so It Doesn’t Discriminate Against Gays
That leaves blacks, Jews, women, Asians, Hispanics, dwarfs, redheads and plenty of others to discriminate against.

Report: Thousands of Oklahoma Earthquakes Caused by Fracking
Oil industry says they're caused by “loud frat parties.”

New Lincoln Continental to be Sold in U.S. Designed for Chinese Market
Game over.

10% of California's Water Goes to Almond Farming
Californians urged to switch from Almond Joy to Mounds.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Uploaded on Oct 30, 2011
Live in Kings Hall Belfast late 80's.

Thanks to 1000Magicians, UK.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Report: DEA Agents Had Drunk Orgy With Prostitutes Provided by Drug Cartel
First major success in War on Drugs.

Willie Nelson to Open Chain of Marijuana Stores
IPO could surpass Alibaba.

Saudi Arabia Won't Rule Out Building Nuclear Weapons
But prefers to buy them off the rack.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Argue for Right to Specialty License Plate Before Supreme Court
Plaintiffs all in their 150s.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Mar 25, 2015
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell perform the title track to their new album, The Traveling Kind, due May 12 on Nonesuch Records. Download the song now when you pre-order the album:
CD/LP: http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/the-tr...
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TravelingKindiTunes

Thanks to Nonesuch Records.

Published on Mar 25, 2015
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell know a thing or two about what remains after the stage lights fade and the glisten of youth folds into wrinkles: it's the songs. Friends for decades and collaborators on 2013's Grammy-winning Old Yellow Moon , neither has sought to make their mark with the splash of fleeting celebrity. Rather, they've built their legacies with melodies, lyrics and timeless voices that lace together the most permanent of humanity's living records. In fact, this could be a theme of their second duets collection, The Traveling Kind , out May 12th on Nonesuch.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pre...
http://www.wochit.com

Thanks to wochit.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Oregon: Motor Voter Law Adds Drivers to Electoral Rolls Automatically
Mercedes owners registered as Republicans, Subaru owners as Democrats.

Report: NSA Hid Spying Software in Hard Drives Sold by All Major Brands
Which means it's probably monitoring these very keystrokes and that's all we have to say.

Millions of Children Across Globe Watch Total Eclipse
Many look up from their smartphones for the very first time.

Study: Porn Doesn't Desensitize Men or Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Nor prevent them from serving on the Supreme Court.