The great Doc Watson passed away today. He was one of the most talented and classy bluegrass performers that ever graced the stage. I vastly prefer fiddle over the guitar, but Watson was a helluva guitarist. As Wikipedia notes, “Watson was born in Deep Gap, North Carolina. He got the nickname ‘Doc’ during a live […]
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IRAQ VET BRAVADO: “100 METERS… OR YOU WILL BE SHOT”
As I was testing the beer yesterday at a Rockville, Maryland, Memorial weekend event, my eye was caught by a t-shirt with the following bilingual motto: The black t-shirt was worn by a late 20-something with a military-style haircut. He was accompanied by his wife who was pushing baby stroller. I ambled around to […]
163rd Anniversary of Stonewall Jackson’s Victory in the Battle of Front Royal
Painting by Mort Kunstler, “On to the Shenandoah” May 23, 1862 – Full size at his website [[UPDATED: MAY 23, 2025]] Today is the 163th anniversary of the battle of Front Royal, Virginia (the town near where I was raised). On May 23, 1862, almost all the Yankee soldiers in Front Royal were captured, killed […]
MP3 Podcast of my Antiwar.com Interview Thumping TSA
Scott Horton of Antiwar.com Radio and I had fun earlier this week paying respects to Transportation Security Administration. You can download or listen to the 18-minute interview by clicking on the following – 12_05_14_bovard
How Twitter is Upgrading Our Gene Pool
On Twitter – @jimbovard Another great Non Sequitur cartoon from Wiley Miller
MP3 Podcast of My Tribute to TSA on the Brian Wilson Show
WSPD’s Brian Wilson and I had a hoot this afternoon paying homage to the TSA. You can listen to the @ 18 minute show by downloading or clicking on the following: bovard-brian-wilson-show-5-15-2012-tsa-tribute
Police Week: My Favorite Cop Photo
This is National Police Week in Washington. The photo above is the second-most popular non-tattoo photo on my Flickr page. I took it at a DC Police Week event a few years ago. I wonder if this cop’s bike has since qualified for a disability pension.
