Michael Moore and the truth

Does Michael Moore have a truth problem?

Check out this article about his antics at the Democratic Convention.

The long and the short of it:

The New York Daily News says CNN gave the "documentarian" a coveted floor pass so they could interview him. When the interview was over, Moore walked away, refusing to give the pass back, and instead trolled about for more interviews. One female staffer was sent to confront Moore, who then used a sexually-charged profanity aimed at her.

The newspaper says Moore denied "ever" talking like that, and says CNN apologized for saying so.

CNN says that it never apologized, that people were within earshot and heard him, and that they're waiting for an apology from him.

Moore can't seem to tell the truth about an admittedly small incident. So we're supposed to believe him about the biggest issue of this election?

-Zube.

First day of school

Roger and Rachel began the new school year today.

I took Roger to meet his teacher and he's pretty excited to start 5th grade. He has a bunch of his friends in class with him. He's looking forward to starting ... we're lucky, both of the kids are big on school.

Rachel had high school orientation to begin 9th grade. She took awhile to find the one friend from 8th grade who's going to her school, but they found each other. It's a big school, a whole new scene, but I think she'll do great. A lot of adjustments, though.

I think Rachel's first day was hardest on Jami, my wife. She apparently let a few tears flow ... I don't blame her, our little girl is growing up!

And now, the long year begins ...

- Zube.

Moore about Linda

Here's an interesting story about Linda Ronstadt, before all the Michael Moore/Las Vegas furor.

The offending quote, halfway down in the story, is this:

"It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or a fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I'd rather not know."

What happened to '60s flower-child, just-love-everybody ethos? Oh well.

-Zube

First-time blogger

So I'm trying this to see if I can do it. Don't be surprised if I don't capitalize much ... I type faster when I don't slow down to hit the Shift key.

I decided to blog because I have a few friends at work who do so, and I just read a story on the AP wires about how some two-dozen bloggers just got credentials to cover the Democratic Convention. So I guess this blogging is somewhat legitimate now, not just the province of angst-ridden, would-be Goth teenage girls.

I hope to use this site to help my family keep up with mine, and to occasionally spout off about the things I care about, read or watch.

-Zube.