Monthly Archives: December 2013

Em Eye See……Kay E Why……

Posted on December 29, 2013 by squathole

(Is that how you spell “e”?) Here’s what our little Red Rudy brought us for Christmas.  He’s so thoughtful.  I assume he distributed the rest of the guts and carcass among his siblings, unless he ate them himself.

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El Kabong

Posted on December 24, 2013 by squathole

Nice to see this old chestnut making the rounds again, just in time for Christmas: WEST MILTON, Ohio — A 63-year-old man bludgeoned his wife to death yesterday morning with a pair of banjos, deputies said. Edward Benson has been … Continue reading →

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Kvetch PS

Posted on December 23, 2013 by squathole

No problems at all in Minneapolis with the car rental.  Despite the cold and snow, they took very good care of me.  Thanks, Payless!

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Return of Kvetch

Posted on December 21, 2013 by squathole

It’s not like I didn’t know better or hadn’t been warned.  Literally everybody I know who has flown with Spirit Airlines has a bad experience to report.  So I expected trouble of one sort or another when I booked a … Continue reading →

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Kvetch (Part 1)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by squathole

I’m not a good traveler.  Flying still scares me.  I’m somewhat claustrophobic and I don’t fit in airplane seats very well (who does?).  Being surrounded by blaring teevees irritates me.  I’m easily disoriented by maze-like structures directing pedestrian traffic, and … Continue reading →

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Got It Covered. That, Too.

Posted on December 14, 2013 by squathole

This is about Health Insurance. Guido and I have had coverage for years through my various employers.  When that came to an end, we got by on the infamous COBRA provision, where coverage is continued so long as we pay … Continue reading →

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Best Garrett Morris Imitation Ever

Posted on December 12, 2013 by squathole

Depending on which story you want to believe, the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s funeral service was a complete unqualified fraud or just a guy off his meds. The effect was Saturday Night Live flashback, if you’re old enough … Continue reading →

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Educayshon in the Sunshine State

Posted on December 9, 2013 by squathole
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But Baby it’s Cold Outside

Posted on December 6, 2013 by squathole

I have an appointment in Duluth, MN in about 10 days, so I’m monitoring weather conditions.  I’m also soiling my underwear: The jet stream hunkered to the south Wednesday, promising to bring nearly a week of temperatures that could dip … Continue reading →

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Under Cover

Posted on December 4, 2013 by squathole

WASHINGTON — The House voted on Tuesday to extend a law banning firearms that can pass undetected through airport X-ray machines, but left out provisions that law enforcement officials say are necessary to combat the growing threat of guns made … Continue reading →

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