It's a romantic full moon, when Pedro said, 'Hey, mamacita, let's do Weeweechu.'

'Oh no, not now, let's look at the moon!' said Rosita.

'Oh, c'mon baby, let's you and I do Weeweechu. I love you and it's the perfect time,' Pedro begged.

'But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon.' replied Rosita.

'Please, corazoncito, just once, do ( Read more... )

Like many, I went to bed very happy and woke up feeling hopeful. There was a brief moment of panic last night when the southern states were returning all red where I thought "Uh-oh, here we go again." Much like others have written today, I was bracing myself for burning cities and uncontrolled violence if McCain had somehow managed to get himself ( Read more... )

I finally overcame my abject terror and rode the Millenium Force. I am still alive and did not have a heart attack. I'm not sure I will ride it again.

As for the Top Thrill Dragster - screw you hippies.

In other news, it occurs to me that it is now mid-October and I am a complete slacker. I still haven't written about Pennsic...

Making America Stupid by Thomas L. Friedman

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This is message I wrote as part of a conversation about the new McDonalds sign that went up at the 422 exit and is visible from the Pennsic grounds. It pretty much sums up my opinion of Pennsic and the SCA as a whole ( Read more... )

I am leaving shortly ( Read more... )

What a great trip ( Read more... )

Sir Straum will be sitting his vigil for the order of the Pelican the evening of the middle Saturday of Pennsic in the Cynnabar encampment. W02 - behind the big white tower. Please feel free to stop by and give the canddate your words of wisdom, congratulations, or a simple hi.

I have been on the grill a very long time. I do hope someone remembers to turn me before I get burned.