You know things are going pear-shaped when there’s all kinds of stuff, nonsense, and news happening in my life, and I’m too damn busy to bother mentioning it here. I read this last week but didn’t mention it before: ginmar’s unit is slowly making its way homeward. She mentioned that they’d reached Kuwait on some unspecified date, and on another unspecified date they’ll head Stateside. This is a very good thing. Kevin Sites has added new posts and pictures documenting the tsunami and its aftermath, this time from Indonesia. In the meantime, what have I got to say for myself?…
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Yes, David and I attended the DSL Reports event at Dave and Busters and lived to tell the tale. Here the “Welcome DSL Reports” screen is clearly visible from the monitor in front of the restrooms, which made an odd kind of sense at the time. I won some coupons at some game, but then left my prizes behind. Actually, the noise and chaos and smoke (the whole place allows smoking) finally got to me in the end. And why, why, why no pinball machines at a game arcade? That’s just crazy. Most of the games are these stupid quasi-gambling…
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Pirates of PensacolaThe first modern, major, general pirate book in a long time comes out April Fool’s Day. I have to get this pre-ordered later – we’re on our way out now. Pirates of Pensacola is also available to pre-order on Amazon. Anyone who’s anyone knows that it was actually written by Gus Openshaw, ex-revenge seeking former whale-killer journaler. Currently, Gus is caught up in an entirely land-locked adventure, trying to get his writing stooge, Keith, rescued from some bad guys who kidnapped him, and also the only disk that contains Gus’ completed book. He kind of needs it back…
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Humorist Adam Felbers noted that at the recent commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Vice President Cheney represented this country by dressing for a winter duck hunt in Wyoming. All the other heads of state and dignitaries were wearing somber, dark overcoats suitable for wearing to funerals or other sad memorials. Besides, if those high and mighty mucky-mucks had been suddenly attacked by a flock of particularly ornery ducks, only one amongst ’em would’ve been dressed appropriately to do anything about it. And then who’d be the “embarrassment?” Huh? Are vicious, freedom-hating terrorducks going to wait…
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I ran across the following ad in the local newspaper, the Daily Herald: Who’s your favorite handy heartthrob on TV? Good-looking and handy? What a package. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are planning a just-for-fun story on carpenters who are also heartthrobs on reality television. We’re not talking beefcake or cheesecake, but looks are a definite part of the toolbox. Check out our nominees and imagine the projects the two of you could get done around the house. Tell us who is your favorite and why. You can vote for one man and one woman online at www.dailyherald.com/homes/favoritehandyperson/ through…
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Thanks to Joey the Accordion Guy, those of us who don’t watch Faux News can enjoy the fun when one of their less-adept anchors tangles with a person of education, wit, and a sense of historical context. There’s video there, too. In this case, that person would be Judy Quinn, contributing editor of Vanity Fair. She proceeds to take the air out of a hapless Faux News anchor in such a way that the anchor barely feels the needle slipping in and deflating her head. Can you spot it? I did! Here’s the transcript: Fox News: We were noticing all…
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Yet another personality test, except with Wackiness! Wackiness: 76/100 Rationality: 30/100 Constructiveness: 72/100 Leadership: 40/100 You are a WECF–Wacky Emotional Constructive Follower. This makes you a Candle burning at both ends. You work until you drop, and you play until you can stand to work again. You have so much enthusiasm that you can find it hard to control on your own, and you appreciate the guidance that channels your energy and lets you be your best. In a relationship, you require lots of attention and support. You often over-contribute and end up feeling depleted and cheated. You may benefit…
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Boing Boing: Disguise your vacuum cleaner as an (inconspicous) giant rat in gingham In spite of our conversation last night about much-mourned pets, I don’t think the answer is getting a giant rat or cat or bunny costume for the vacuum cleaner. Or bear, for that matter. I think BoingBoing confused the cat with the rat. Apparently there’s a “maid” option available. I wonder if Leah would like that to go with Rhett, her poseable wooden butler that holds towels and wears seasonal outfits?
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I’ve been so busy lately I got out of the habit of checking TWOP for new recaps. So tonight I’ve got two to catch up on: Television Without Pity » The Amazing Race » Recaps & Extras » Season 6 Episode 9 … in which our long international nightmare finally came to an end on a beautifully woven rug with the Amazing Race logo in Ethiopia. She gripes most tellingly: So to sum up, of the six episodes preceding the one you are about to watch, two resulted in eliminations. You want to know why the season is dragging like…
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New York-Lagos, which would not have garnered my wager as a likely candidate for such a premiere, is considered a highly lucrative market. “Our Lagos service will be highly attractive to Nigerian and American transatlantic travelers,” said Continental CEO Larry Kellner in a statement. “Particularly executives in energy-related industries.” The route was previously covered by the long-embattled Nigeria Airways, which finally closed its doors in 2003. Nigeria, by the way, was ranked the world’s third most corrupt nation by a watchdog organization called Transparency International. The group says 40 percent of the country’s petroleum income is stolen or squandered by…