Free agency came unexpectedly. No arbitration offered. Not even waivers. Just outright release. The charismatic skipper was stone-faced in breaking the news. The team was going in a different direction, hoping to turn around a disappointing season. The slumping lefty was free to take his game, his inconsistent delivery, funky approach and ( Read more... )

I'm still trying to get the hang of this blogging thing... this probably a surprise to those of you who actually know me, because I've always thought everyone should agree with what I find funny and interesting, and honestly, isn't that what blogging is all about?

So... Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame, of course) is one of my all-time favorites, ( Read more... )

In recent years, I've largely checked out on the political scene, a somewhat cowardly response to my feelings on the direction on our country and its leadership and even the two-party system. So while I'm not completely aware of all the contents discussed, I found this "Special Comment" by Keith Olbermann eye-opening and generally awesome to the ( Read more... )

For my socially-conscious and otherwise intelligent friends, I lead you to...

http://www.freerice.com

For the competetive, not the Vocab Level in the corner. Let me know if you do better than 40.

The first half of the NFL’s 2007 season ended with a bang on Monday, just before midnight, with Brett Favre adding another chapter to his storybook career. Having just watched an heir apparent, the Denver Broncos’ second-year quarterback Jay Cutler, lead his team to a game-tying field goal in the closing seconds of regulation, the 38-year old ( Read more... )

Greetings! I hope this message finds all readers well, though I don't suspect that initially there are a great many of you. The reason I suspect that: I never write here! Well, that's all about to change and I thought you might like to know. I've recently found myself with a bit more time to write than I've had previously and I've decided to ( Read more... )

http://news.independent.co.uk/health/article2841543.ece

what time is it in denmark right now... i could use a nap...

Much like Alanis Morissette's hit song that was full of coincidences and other misnamed oddities, I've found that pretty much everyone is using the word 'irony' to describe life's peculiarities and instances of the 'funny strange' to the point that true irony has become lost.

So, a poll...

Poll Ironic?True irony, as opposed to the dramatic/tragic/socratic ( Read more... )

Am I really about to volunteer myself in such a way that will amount to de facto obligation to actually attend the dreaded high school reunion?

has it really been that long? ugh...

somebody, anybody, straighten me out!

TM

While I consider myself a part of the offended party and certainly do not think that liberals are solely responsible for rampant political correctness, I did find the following 'joke' amusing. It came as an email forward, which I don't condone and thus, I will spam your friends page a little. Just a little. C'mon, its only like the second time I ( Read more... )