Monthly Archives: January 2011

Afghanistan Idol

Encouraging news from our allies in the international war against terrorism: Afghanistan is expected to sign a formal agreement with the United Nations on Sunday to stop the recruitment of children into its police forces and ban the common practice … Continue reading

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Steamboat Willie

Eastern Hollywood has what might be called a rodent problem.  I refer not to our duly elected officials or homeless persons (this time), but the local population of rats that inhabit the trees, brush piles, wooded areas, and dumpsters. The … Continue reading

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It’s Their Party

Riding the winds of success in November’s midterm elections, this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, beginning Feb. 10 in Washington, is expected to draw such Republican presidential aspirants as Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul as well as thousands … Continue reading

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Ear Ear!

Devastating floods in Australia?  Never let a crisis go to waste: [T]wo Australian teenagers were rescued from floodwaters while clinging to an inflatable sex doll near Melbourne [Australia].  The young man and woman were attempting to float downriver on the … Continue reading

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Ass Bling

We’re back from our voyage to San Francisco and the Big Island of Hawaii and almost recovered from 17 hours of flying (22 hours on the clock).  It was a great trip and I’m glad we did it….although it started … Continue reading

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Middle Age

Herschel Walker, age 48, is considering a return to the NFL.  Here he is, sharpening his skills for a comeback.

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Two-Face the Nation

Breathless with anticipation, we focus on Washington D.C. today, awaiting this evening’s gala entertainment.  Even seating arrangements have made headlines, as Congresscritters debate the merits of Rep Udall’s proposal to mix-n-match ‘Crats and ‘Pubs in a show of why-can’t-we-all-just-get-along-ness.  What’s … Continue reading

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FOW’s

Talk about networking.  Methinks this is one very special group that needs its own LinkedIn category.  Call it Friends of Wackos: When Jared L. Loughner was identified as the gunman who shot 19 people here two Saturdays ago, his parents … Continue reading

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Good News for Sun Freaks

Earth ‘to get second sun this year’ as supernova turns night into day  — Daily Mail Betelgeuse is about to melt down, some say as early as 2012, doubling our tanning opportunities.  Look for the following phenomena: Spike in new … Continue reading

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Gonna Get Lei’d

Blogging here will be sketchy for the next 2 weeks.  Guido and I are leaving town for what Guido is calling a “delayed honeymoon.” Does this mean we’re finally going to have sex? “Keep talking,” she advises.  “You may have … Continue reading

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