Monthly Archives: May 2010

Sword and Scandal

Posted on May 31, 2010 by squathole

Happy Memorial Day. On this day of tribute to Veterans, let’s pay special tribute to two prominent Americans whose outrageous lies regarding their military service pays testifies to their complete lack of integrity, and identifies them as perfect candidates for … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on May 30, 2010 by squathole

Dear Fellow Phillies Fans: I remember Jim Bunning’s Perfect Game in 1964.  The footnote to that one is, Tony Taylor saved it…..he made a spectacular play at second base that made it possible.  Moral: You don’t have a perfect game … Continue reading →

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Fat Chance

Posted on May 28, 2010 by squathole

Hooters was sued today in Michigan for allegedly violating a state law that bars discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, age, sex, height and, yes, weight. Cassandra Marie Smith, 20, alleges in her complaint that she began working at … Continue reading →

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El Oh El Ay

Posted on May 26, 2010 by squathole

We’re back from Key West, and we’re shot to shit.  This was, after all, a designated birthday weekend (the actual date is today), and it’s a big one.  How big?  Well, here’s my story: Guido and I are doing the … Continue reading →

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Moonlighting

Posted on May 19, 2010 by squathole

I posted something here this week. Not only that, but thanks to this testosterone-suppressing medication, I’m actually having hot flashes.  As in, Men-o-Pause.   I wonder how many other people sit in front of the ball game drinking a beer, smoking … Continue reading →

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If You Dig It They Will Come

Posted on May 18, 2010 by squathole

Here’s a comedy of errors featuring a long-dead body, two angry siblings, a litigious insurance company, and the Iowa Court of Appeals. The siblings of a man who died more than a year ago must exhume his body so his … Continue reading →

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Eye Eye, Captain

Posted on May 17, 2010 by squathole

Even though Guido and I aren’t going to Key West until Friday,  our heads are already there.   We love Key West. The one thing that KW has emphasized recently – it’s on the wane, thankfully – is this fascination with … Continue reading →

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Trophies

Posted on May 14, 2010 by squathole

Here’s a piece of news that will have absolutely zero impact on human behavior. Cougars take note: marrying a younger man may shorten your life. That appears to be the findings of a new study published on Wednesday in the … Continue reading →

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Pills Baby Pills

Posted on May 12, 2010 by squathole

I present my prescription to the Publix pharmacy.   Perched at her computer, Jacket Lady frowns at the scrawl for a moment, then, brandishing it slightly, asks, “First time here?” That fast, and we’re off.  Like the starter’s gun, she sends … Continue reading →

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Tit for Tat

Posted on May 11, 2010 by squathole

Over the weekend, Guido and I meet two old friends down from Philly for dinner.  We slip into an Italian restaurant and seat ourselves next to a young couple taking Grandmom out for Mothers Day.  Meanwhile, Mom wears this harness-like … Continue reading →

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