Monday, June 30, 2008

For Laurie

"I can feel death's clammy hand on my shoulder.
Wait ... that's my hand."

Abe Simpson

Big Problem

The best satire hits right on the truth, and this topic is one of my pet peeves.

Well Put

Two more reasons to heart James Wolcott:


Step Right Up

This guy's got balls; I'll give him that.

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Mrs. H. Tyrell and Mrs. Jessie Butts demonstrating the
new Sterling Sub-Machine Gun at Dagenham, 1955. It was
adopted by the British Army as a supplementary weapon to
the Belgian FN Rifle. (Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

From Riley.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

"I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one
might have, beautifully expressed with much authority
by someone recognized wiser than oneself."
Marlene Dietrich

Today's Top Story

Sign Language

I haven't driven a car in years, but I got an easy A on the first section of this quiz. (Haven't tried the other parts yet.) Take it yourself and report back so I know who* to stay away from.

* Yes, that should be whom, but it looked prissy. Almost as prissy as an asterisked explanation.

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Blame the Gays

He makes a compelling case.



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Saturday, June 28, 2008

"He is one of those people who would
be enormously improved by death."
Saki