Today — along with a back-breaking amount of spam — I also get a come-on from a legitimate company offering me a “Free Supermodel Beauty-filled Tote with Purchase.”
I understand that many of today’s models can fit in a tote-bag, but honestly. My wife and I live in a small apartment; where are we going to [...] Read more »

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Here in the US it’s Thanksgiving. Actually, it’s Thanksgiving all over the world if you’re American or a displaced American. The Elf and I are not travelling until the weekend to visit family — today we are just going to have dinner with some good friends. One thing I am thankful for today: I do [...] Read more »

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One has to wonder what the Prince of Peace would think of one of his disciples saying something like this:
The Christians are coming to retake their place in the public square, and the most natural battleground in this war is Christmas. [ John Gibson,
quoted in Salon ]
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From “…You Are a Tree”:http://www.youareatree.com/?p=3238, one of the best online quizes I’ve taken this year. And I’m not just saying that because I like the result…
Which Action Hero Would You Be?
!http://images.quizfarm.com/1130267908PIRATE%202.jpg(Captain Jack Sparrow)!
You scored as Captain Jack Sparrow. Roguish,quick-witted, and incredibly lucky, Jack Sparrow is a pirate who sometimes ends up being a hero, against [...] Read more »

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It’s been awhile, and the last set seems to have been eaten somehow, which is a shame because it was good stuff.
Today’s Guess Ten. Here are ten memorable lyrics; you give song title and artist(s). I think there’s a good mix of obscure and well-known this time. If Blogless Mike comes along, I predict he [...] Read more »

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