Mark Ellis remembers the groundbreaking singer songwriter of thrash-death-speed metal band Slayer, who passed away earlier this month.
About Mark Ellis
Portland writer and journalist Mark Ellis waxes nostalgic, ruminates on the present, and explores future trendlines in the areas of interpersonal relationship, arts and culture. He is the author of Ladder Memory, Stories from the Painting Trade.
The Earliest Model
November 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes the scary story turns out to be about compassion.
Video – She’s Had It With Bronco Bama!
November 1, 2012 By 5 Comments
Mark Ellis may be a political animal, but he can relate to the little girl in this video who’s tired of “Bronco Bama” and Mitt Romney.
A Painting Refresher
October 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Brush up on the methods for completely covering old paint—and all the safety bases—with veteran housepainter Mark Ellis.
Why She Bought a Gun
September 23, 2012 By 8 Comments
After domestic violence ends in a murder-suicide on the police station steps, some women begin to protect themselves and their loved ones with deadly force.
Mitt Romney and The Lower 47
September 21, 2012 By 12 Comments
Politically conservative writer Mark Ellis weighs in on Mitt Romney’s “47%” speech, and explains why he thinks the candidate should own that statement instead of trying to make it go away.
How I Learned About Political Correctness — From a Scotsman
September 12, 2012 By 11 Comments
Mark Ellis had the icon of a Scotsman appear and disappear in his childhood, and years later wonders if political correctness can obfuscate vital truths.
Conventionally Speaking
August 26, 2012 By 5 Comments
Mark Ellis looks back on elections of the past, taking note of the convention that changed him from a Democrat to a Republican.
Fox Central – The Most Powerful Dames in News
August 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Are you a conservative guy looking for the best and brightest women in TV news? Mark Ellis has a quick-referenc guide to the most powerful dames in conservative news.
Top Ten ‘Male Anthem’ Nominees
July 24, 2012 By 4 Comments
Mark Ellis ponders what it takes to make a song a true Male Anthem, and lists the 10 he thinks fit the bill.
Death Penalty Now
July 12, 2012 By 130 Comments
Mark Ellis believes that in the case of those who sexually abuse or murder children, there should be no mercy for “good behavior,” no cover-ups, and no reassignments.
Fast and Furious – Sympathy for the POTUS?
June 30, 2012 By 5 Comments
The timing of the Fast and Furious investigation may be cause for GOP concern.
Dear Mitt, Advice from a Voter
June 7, 2012 By 10 Comments
Mark Ellis would like to give Romney a bit of advice with his campaign.
Mom Was A Groupie
May 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
Mark Ellis talks about the devoted, clinging women he’s sought out his whole life, and how that behavior was modeled for him growing up.
At Valhalla’s Gates: A Life With Metal
April 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
Male menopause, heavy metal, and Lonesome Dove.
Fence Sitter: The Dinosaur in the Room
March 15, 2012 By 6 Comments
Mark Ellis talks about how growing up with little discussion of gender left him uncertain how to relate to either feminists or MRAs.
“There is a push for women to be their most genuine selves, and yet now there is makeup for men!?”
This is a comment by Cameron Brown on the post “Makeup for Men? Why?”