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A classic
The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France 's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability ( Read more... ) -
Give 'em what they want
The band R.E.M announced they were breaking up today.
If I had heard this news 20 years ago it probably would have left me crushed for months.
Instead the announcement today leaves me wondering if I can download a few albums at a discount.
Things change.
I kind of like that. -
Living on dreams and a bowl of spaghetti-O’s
Rare unfiltered post - Other little bits ( Read more... ) -
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire.
Jessica turned 18 today. Just think she’ll be able to vote in next years elections. About 30 minutes ago, shortly after lunch, Maryland I experienced the biggest* earthquake (5.8 is what they’re saying.) of my life. Now they’re saying that Hurrican Irene may pound us with 5-10 inches of rain Saturday. This morning I noticed my first ever “ ( Read more... ) -
Low hanging fruit
I try to avoid cheap shots at our nations political candidates. Usually. Sometimes though I can't help myself.
If you're going to wish an icon of the baby boomers a happy birthday it just might be a good idea to double check the date because, ya know, what if that icon actually died that day?
Pppfffffftttt........
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Its it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and looks like a duck; its a DUCK!!
"Odds are pretty good I'll vote third party again in the 2012 Presidential race. Then again if gas goes over $4.50 gallon or we attack one more country I will consider voting Republican. So who's out there so far? "
Under People I could possibly tolerate 1) Jon Huntsman - Good resume ( Read more... ) -
There's a new wind blowing like I've never known so shake it like a Polaroid picture.
This morning the 10 year old and I will rent a canoe then explore a lake pretending to fish ( Read more... ) -
On the 2012 President’s race. Did some of you guys just get Punk’d?
So Donald d’Haire Trump announced today that he would not be running for President in 2012. I don’t think he had a chance to begin with, yet I’m happy he has made the statement of no-intent. Earlier this spring some of my democratic friends were having conniption fits over the man’s big mouth. Can you guys try to relax a little? I’m convinced ( Read more... ) -
We have the tools, we have the technology.
This weekend I've been revisiting the internal combustion engine. Both of my lawn mowers, a John Deere 116 lawn tractor and a Toro 22" push mower, are kaput ( Read more... )