Thursday, July 27, 2006
Thanks to Tony and Marsha for hosting me this week. I really enjoyed my visit and the view of the soft underbelly of the Narragansett Bay. I got to go places and see things that tourists don't suspect are there. The walking tour of the headlands was truly a highlight that will stay in my mind. Since I am not in as good a shape as Tony, my legs weren't ready for the privilege of the cook's tour, but the fact remains that having so many great sites within walking distance of home makes this a great place. Having a friendly, bouncy dog along makes it even more enjoyable. I suggest you rent one when you travel to far flung places. I have always preferred the places "far from the things of man" and even though very populous, there are enough fringe-beings and wilderness places to make Rhode Island a great trip. Of course, when Marsha heard I was coming, she ran away to Block Island, but I didn't take it personally. She came back once I left, so all is fine. We actually did get to visit before she had to leave for work. Have fun at the Berkshire Chorus Festival, Marsha! On August 5 they are performing the "Monzoni" Requiem (Verdi) under the direction of Robert Page. Very impressive! Break a leg (lung?). And for Tony, a song that he may, or may not, already know: Little Nell of Naraganset Bay . This must have been after she left Dudley of the RCMP in Canada, since it covers her penultimate years. Thanks again, folks!
Posted 12:21 PM by Andy (3) comments
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- Andy, quick, before Marsha finds out you misspelled her name, go back and edit your post. Trust me you need to do this!
- Yeah. I never can remember whether there are one or two t's or r's in your name. Like most people use an "e" instead of an "a" in mine.
Post a Comment- For rent: One (1) friendly, bouncy dog. Far flung places our spciality. Tug-o-war rope extra, though any article of personal clothing can be substituted as you try to put it on.
Important news for the unemployed (or unemployable). Write your congressperson in support of the Americans With No Abilities Act.
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
Well Tony, looks like it's just you and me. Wonder what's happened to everybody? You don't suppose... nah, couldn't be. Then again... read this Harper's article and tell me what you think.
Posted 3:54 PM by whatley (7) comments
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- Oh crap! My ex is scheduled for court on August 3. I was hoping to get some do-re-mi. What if he gets beamed up? What if I get beamed up? or the judge? I guess I don't have to worry about the lawyers.
- I can't imagine those words coming out of someboby's mouth in conversation with no effort made to commit him for observation. I think I'll just make up some hideous lies, tack "Jesus" on somehow and set up shop.What the hell these people are gonna get fleeced by someone at least I'll tell them when I screw for Ibiza with the cash.
- Amazing ... the power of self-delusion. Wonder if any of them know that the 'rapture' is not mentioned in the Bible (was invented by a British cleric about 100 years ago).
My guess? Summer doldrums, vacation, and heat-induced lethargy.
- ABC nightly news covered this story tonight. I first saw it on a blog that has fairly heavy readership. Methinks ABC is one of the readers. Wonder how many of their storys they pick up on from blogs?
Post a Comment- Suggested bumper sticker to counter the usual bumper treacle: "Have you raptured someone today?" Then go and foment a row and eruction at the raptured duck.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Hello? Anybody out there?
Posted 9:59 AM by A. O. (2) comments
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Post a Comment- Pick me! Pick me!!
Oops. Wrong movie.
The trip to Boise, Idaho - done. Boise to Frisco, Colorado - complete. From Colorado to Burlington, Vermont - finished.
Now here I am at Casa Tony, breathing the ocean breeze and swatting the ocassional ocean mosquito (they launch them from the airbug-craft carriers). AO dragged, er, escorted me around on a walking tour yesterday to all of the breathtaking bay views overlooked by the taxtaking houses personed by those who mistake power and influence for comfort and success. Um, well, it sounded good when arguing it with Tony. BJ dropped over yesterday to chat and we determined that education is royally xxxxed up and only the three of us knew how to fix things. In other words, business as usual. AO has taken the dog for an afternoon run (I hid when he got out MY leash) and I stayed here to clean bugs off the bike and get ready for my AM departure.
Back in Ohio tommorrow, goddess willing and the pavement don't rise.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Whooa! I just got sucked into a time warp! Gilbert Shelton has drawn his first Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers strip in some ten years - and he's amde it available on his site. The site also has links to Grass Roots Films who are making a stop-motion animated Freak Brothers movie. How cool. (Note: If you don't remember the Freak Brothers then there's probably a lot of things from those days you don't remember. And for good reason.)
Posted 9:41 AM by whatley (5) comments
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- "Dope'll get you through times of no money better than money'll get you through times of no dope."
- Freewheelin Franklin
- Hope he can do a little better than that with all the material available these days. Barfing and "ugliest balloon" prize are a little on the "Nancy and Sluggo" side of humor to have waited 10 years for.
- Yeah, I was hoping for something a bit more contemporary myself. He hasn't updated anything, including the low humor, which is kind of why I led the post with "time warp".
- I looked at the "gallery" of FFFB characters. The topics are still low, but the archetypes (religious, political, psychological) are still current and applicable. Moral: low humor still exists, and is a least common denominator of public discourse.
Post a Comment- Or: "Dreck will get you through times of no intelligence better than intelligence will get you through times of no dreck." I call the "cocktail party" into evidence to support the thesis.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Unemployment redux. The start-up company I've been with for 19 months has become a belly-up company. Belly-up as in how goldfish float just prior to their rendezvous with a ceramic fixture. I told Niki she'd better start catching some of those squirrels she likes to chase because, unlike squirrels, dogfood doesn't grow on trees. I also mentioned (jokingly) that dog is considered quite the delicacy in some parts of the world. She failed to see the humor. Man, I'm gettin' way to old for this shit.
In other news The Nation (bit of a pun there) turns its eyes on Ohio in "The Coming Ballot Meltdown".
Posted 2:52 PM by whatley (2) comments
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Post a Comment- OK Russ. What has technical experience, computer savvy, anti-establishmentproclivities, four legs,and languishes? Answer: Do you wanna team up and start a cyber-cookie business?
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