Author Archives: Danny Willis

In Defense of the Media

The Occupy Wall Street manifesto and recent round of arrests have sparked more bashing of the “media” by not just the usual suspects but people I generally respect.  Considering they’re presumably including me in that statement, lumping me with all … Continue reading

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Letter to the President 9/6/11: On A Potential Lost Generation

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 September 6, 2011 President Obama, At the time of this writing it’s the day after Labor Day.  You’ve just given a speech in Detroit in which you proposed giving a million … Continue reading

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Guide to Watching Preseason Football

My friend and associate Mr. David Amadeus Dorsey* posted the following message to his fellow Ravens fans regarding preseason football:

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A Story About A Tree

This is a story about a tree.  Specifically, this tree:

Posted in Long-Winded Stories |

Letter to the President 7/20/11: On Gay Marriage

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 July 20, 2011 President Obama, Earlier today you announced that you were endorsing a bill to end the hilariously-named Defense of Marriage Act.  That is good.  I appreciate that.  I’m in … Continue reading

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