Three men and a baby movie; nature vs. noxious political party; Miley Cyrus gets a gig on a show that will never end; Norman Bates finds his mother; unfunny things; casting notes; and why Reince Priebus should never speak. Continue reading
Daily Archives: August 27, 2012
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Matthews Vs. Priebus, Doucehat Rides Again, Spray and Pray, Ron Paul Forever, Unification, Chickenshits Among Us, and Young Homeowners. Continue reading
During the 1960s there were lots of little kids jumping into newly fallen snow and shouting “First Man On The Moon!” when their boots left a print. Little boys (and some liberated little girls) dreamed of and played at being astronauts. Even if children weren’t old (or sophisticated) enough to follow NASA’s doings, there was I Dream of Jeannie. Popular culture was drenched in all things space-age and planetary. The space program was in the air if you will. Being an astronaut was to a 1960s kid what being a cowboy was to a 1950s kid. Adventure, exploration, and glamour were all packaged into a very cool outfit. Astronauts, like cowboys, even had special food. They had belts that held their lifesaving apparatus. But they also had science. For a kid who loved rocks, or space, or climate, or chemistry, he/she too could dream of being a superhero.
It’s no secret that the self-proclaimed Party of Liberty seems to take great interest these days in what happens in the realm of OPP-Other People’s (insert your usage for P here, we’ll go with ‘Pants’ in the name of decency). Whether it’s their stance on DADT, gay marriage or a women’s right to choose, the modern Republican Party really, really needs to know what’s going on down there, and put a hard stop to it if said goings-on fail their purity tests. Continue reading
Most people are probably familiar with Stephen King’s novel Carrie, or at least the movie based on the same story. But did you know that in the 1980s it was turned into a Broadway musical? Yeah, exactly. There’s a reason why you haven’t heard of it. Continue reading
Well. Let’s talk about last night’s episode after the jump, okay? Continue reading
A recent discussion of eBay in the open thread had me revisit the site I tend to forget exists. Admittedly, the times I’ve used eBay have mostly been to purchase Caran D’ache metal pens, which are priced on average $8 to $10 cheaper than the suggested Canadian retail price.
The thought of bidding on a gift card had never crossed my mind until one of the rotating welcoming screens suggested it as a viable option. For some smart bidders, as shown below, you can walk away with over $80 in savings. Continue reading
3:13 p.m. What a day. I can finally relax. I’m sitting in an open air restaurant and eating the most amazing fish caldillo. It’s a simple soup served in a giant cast iron bowl. Huge, tender chunks of fish (too hungry to ask what kind), potatoes, tomatoes, and onions are cooked with lemon, cilantro, peppers, and garlic. The soup base is not thick, but is substantial enough to be a meal in itself. I’m eating a scalding hot soup on a scorching day, surrounded by cheesy Christmas decorations. And I’m lovin’ it. Continue reading
It’s time to face some harsh truths. Motorcycles aren’t sexy. They’re noisy, dangerous, and inspire middle-aged men to ride around in tank tops sans helmets. Even The Fonz had trouble maintaining his cool veneer when crashing his motorcycle into a chicken stand.
It’s time to trade out those motorcycles for something better and brighter. To fill the space in your heart where you once parked your hog, here are 5 cycles that put motorcycles to shame: Continue reading
Just another manic Monday. Continue reading