Any lonely book readers out there? Would you like to organize, you know, like Teamsters? Well now's your chance. The Park Bench is trying to kick-start its own book club. Details here.

Oh man, three holiday parties in three days plus gift baskets galore from vendors. I blew through my diet like a tornado and there's still so much eating left to do. Must buy draw-string pants....

50 Nerdy Things To Do Before You Die

Thank you to everyone who contributed an item!

smwance, I think I may have altered one of yours slightly. Hope that's okay. If not, just let me know.

In today's Park Bench, where crazy people go to vacation.

Here's a hint: it's in Missouri.

Happy Birthday, stephenl!!

If I knew how to make your birthday wish scroll, I would. I just want you to know that.

Happy Halloween everyone! tawdryjones and I penned a little something on horror classics over at The Park Bench. Stop by and check it out if you have a chance.

There's a touch of the TJ today at The Park Bench with an essay on first dates by our own Miss tawdryjones. Check it out, won't you?

In other news, yay Red Sox!!!

The Park Bench has a new look as of last night -- there's a masthead and everything! Anyway, check it out if you have a moment and let me know what you think.

Also, it's now a safe(r) environment for the men out there. I added something about "nerdy men of discerning taste" being welcomed into the fold. That was for clockworkmonkey who mentioned something a ( Read more... )

Another awesome missive from tawdryjones on The Park Bench today. Her topic is fantasy football...with just a dash of Clash of the Titans thrown in for good measure ( Read more... )

The husband is in a sort of contest and needs to figure out what movies these images come from. Any ideas? Some folk have said they thought the shoes were from Arlington Road. Does that ring any bells? Any ideas about the glass and the scissors? Any help would be much appreciated!


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