Monthly Archives: February 2009

Tax Advice

Posted on February 27, 2009 by squathole

If I have offspring anywhere, I’m unaware of it.  I was always pretty careful about accidents that resulted in that catastrophic outcome: last thing I ever wanted was another me in the world when there’s too many already. Guido agreed, … Continue reading →

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Palin Country

Posted on February 26, 2009 by squathole

Look.  February is a very tough month for me.  It’s the worst weather of the year, and there’s a lot of built-in stress-filled days that come with the turf.  Work related deadlines.  Spouse-related sand traps.  It’s just a bad time … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back, Manuel!

Posted on February 25, 2009 by squathole

Manuel A. Tellechia returns to the blogosmatic environment and we are all the better for it.  Visit “Jose Marti Blog,” and get hooked. I agree with Manny Youngman about 14.33% of the time.  He’s stubborn, biased, horribly well read, and … Continue reading →

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Smells Like Fish

Posted on February 25, 2009 by squathole

Guess I missed this — it’s almost two weeks old — but Orlando (of all places) celebrated Nude Nite, bringing out performers, visual artists, and strange people who decorated even stranger people with sushi.  Photos from the Sun-Sentinel. An art … Continue reading →

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Bye-Bye Dubai, Dubai Bye-Bye….

Posted on February 24, 2009 by squathole

You have to know the melody and lyrics of the Four Seasons song to like that title.  And even then you might not.  Anyway….. You’ve read about high-flyin’ Dubai on teh internets, and you’ve seen the astonishing photos of the … Continue reading →

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Pest Control Thwarted

Posted on February 23, 2009 by squathole

What’s up with the Miami Hurled’s website? I went looking for a particularly vapid column I read Sunday morning (seated on the throne) about the allegedly disrespectful way the Marlins are regarded nationally, and couldn’t find it on line. And … Continue reading →

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Boned

Posted on February 20, 2009 by squathole

Guido and I lose our minds a few months ago and take in, in rapid sequence, (i) a young female cat who promptly begins her first heat, and (ii) a young calico mom and 2 of her 5 kittens.  That’s … Continue reading →

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Muzzling Anti-Muslims

Posted on February 19, 2009 by squathole

So long as we’re talking about Muslims, let’s peek in on Geert Wilders, a controversial outspoken anti-Islamist and member of the Dutch Parliament, who was recently sent home from England as a threat to security. LONDON – A Dutch member … Continue reading →

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PS Happy Birthday

Posted on February 18, 2009 by squathole

Obalesque is one year old today. To celebrate, we’re taking him out to get drunk and laid (in that order). The rest of you may take the day off. Eat your vegetables, drive safely, and don’t take any wooden nipples.

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Cut! Talking Head’s Show Cancelled

Posted on February 18, 2009 by squathole

Thanks to all six people who sent me this story, saving me the trouble of searching for outrageous shit to blog about…. The founder of a television station which aims to counteract negative stereotypes of Muslims in America has been … Continue reading →

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