Freedom of speech does not meet freedom from criticism. And there has been plenty of criticism — ridicule, really — of the recent proposal to ban the display and sale of sex toys, SB 3794, was withdrawn from the Legislature… Continue Reading
You can’t let it sit around in your pantry for several years and not use it. Bad things happen to it. Bad things happen if you eat it anyway. I feel better now. ‘Nuff said.
A few days ago, I made a comment on Michael Reynolds’ ever-amusing, pleasingly bitter and often usefully thoughtful site, The Mighty Middle. (If you’re not familiar with his site, I am a fan, particularly of Product Placement Pundit.) Sometimes I… Continue Reading
Yesterday, I felt strong enough to go out and about; I went to the dentist and ran various errands and had lunch with The Wife. I was able to lift and carry heavy bags of pet food and play with… Continue Reading
There’s something fascinating — intimidating yet very, very cool — about tall buildings. These are the tallest buildings in the United States (including those under construction). These are the tallest buildings being built anywhere in the world. While the U.S.… Continue Reading
This is now the third time in as many years as Secretary Snow has asked Congress to raise the deficit cap. Congress doesn’t have much choice in the matter — it’s borrow more money or default on the government’s obligations.… Continue Reading
Hey, Tennesseans! Better stock up on sex toys now in Tennessee, before they’re illegal. One day soon, we’ll have to ask a doctor for a prescription to get a vibrator, or make midnight runs over the border to Kentucky (that… Continue Reading
…Which is setting the bar for excellence pretty low. To set the bar lower still, I’ve never been given an order like this one. Yowch.(Be sure to read the footnote.)
This is an electron microscope picture of the common rhinovirus. Right now, millions of these microscopic parasites are attempting to seize control of my pulmonary and lymphic systems. I feel miserable. At least now I have something to blame for… Continue Reading
I wish I’d written this. I think it’s hilarious. I’ve adapted it a little bit to fit the appropriate meter: Act Two, Scene 1.[In carriage, Enter JULES and VINCENT]: JULES: ‘Sooth! I shall travel to fair Europa,its soil to tread!… Continue Reading