Jack Williamson, 1908-2006

Jack Williamson, the last man standing of classic science fiction and science fiction grand master has died.

Betty Williamson said her uncle would often say "I have lived a wonderful life, and I will die with no regrets."

We should all be so lucky.

Ed Bradley, 1941-2006

A lot has been said about Ed Bradley in recent days, but I will add a few words. I always thought that Ed Bradley was cool. He had that handsome newscaster look, but he did not seem to slick or manufactured. And on those occasions when he gave a full toothed smile or big laugh, one could see the wide gap between his teeth.He was one of those presences on television that made me believe it when my grandfather told me I could be anything that I wanted.

Election 2006: See Ya, Santorum

Was he the creepiest senator in the senate? I am not sure, but my oh my is it good to see him go! Thanks to Dan Savage, atrios and all the folks in Pennsylvania for sending him back to the rock he climbed out from under.

Election 2006: So Long Jim Ryun

I respected Jim Ryun a lot as a runner,not so much as a congressman. So his defeat in Kansas was both sweet and unexpected. I hope that there are a lot of investigations on the hill this year.

From the Lawrence Journal World:

“A lot of churches in this area aren’t going to be very happy about this,” Weeks said. “Ryun resonated with people with strong church ties. To them, Boyda’s victory will be a slap in the face by the liberals and academics — a case of not sticking to the agenda we need to stick to.”