Category Archives: media

when i sneak my cell into stanford theatre and the lady, who is cool with almost falling off a ladder for minimum wage when she changes the names on the marquee, asks me not to use my cell, marshall mcluhan, noam chomsky and more

The Mullin Show w. Al Palo Alto

Posted on February 11, 2015 by markweiss86

The mullin show w. al palo alto The Mullin Show is Paly Vikings, 15-3, who have to win out against three tough teams and especially at Fremont Friday, Feb. 20 to take or tie for SCVAL De Anza League and … Continue reading →

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Deso Dogg dissed by Yank, Kraut G-men

Posted on February 11, 2015 by markweiss86
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Kayla Mueller inducted into The Pueblo Girls hypothetical rock band

Posted on February 11, 2015 by markweiss86
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Ledisi deserves her own tv show

Posted on February 9, 2015 by markweiss86

Ledisi singing a gospel song to the MLK character in “Selma” was a highpoint for me — I’ve written and talked about some of my disappointments with the film and that I look forward to the rumored MLK-biopic that will … Continue reading →

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These colors don’t run and gun

Posted on February 8, 2015 by markweiss86

(I wrote the bulk of this Sunday morning but let it breath for a day before posting. I thought of the relative value of working behind the scenes to get traction on this, or just letting it go completely. Beyond … Continue reading →

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Titan hoops bring momentum into Viking tilt

Posted on February 5, 2015 by markweiss86

Gunn defeated Pinewood Thursday by 9 to create some momentum before their matchup Saturday versus the cross-town rival Paly. Gunn stands at 14-2, with a four-game winning streak. 69-60, I have it as. Jonathan Davis drained a few key threes … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, old friend: Candlestick Park, (1960-2015)

Posted on February 5, 2015 by markweiss86

My first visit to Candlestick was to see Giants and Astros, Bat Day, 1972 I think. You could here, via the radio, the kids pounding the bats on the cement. My dad and I saw more than 100 49ers games, … Continue reading →

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Richard Sherman, 25, Rayden Sherman 2/5

Posted on February 5, 2015 by markweiss86

Mazel tov to Richard Sherman and Ashley Moss, proud parents of Rayden Sherman, born today I guess February 5, 2015, also abbreviated to 2/5/15. Sherman in his social media feed noted that he wears football uniform (for Seattle Seahawks) #25, … Continue reading →

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Two more books for the pile, from library: Hunter S. Thompson and Chucky Mullin

Posted on February 4, 2015 by markweiss86

Hunter S. Thompson, I wrote my college essay on; Chucky Mullins never heard of, but I’ve been writing, critically, about football for a few months. edit to add, a week later: speaking of Mullin, or Mullins in this case: I … Continue reading →

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‘Excellence’ Gunn w. Raiders

Posted on February 3, 2015 by markweiss86

I shot my former Gunn hoops contemporary and champion Matt Passell at the scorers table for his boy’s frosh soph game Tuesday and noticed a motto: “A tradition of excellence”. Reminds that after two years helming The Oracle I established … Continue reading →

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