BBC NEWS | Europe | Rare books in German library fire Oh no! I expect my friend Debbie the Librarian will have heard about this already, it’s her field of expertise.
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A rare “ears up” reaction from Bucky at the horrifying realization that Fungo the Ferret and his buddies probably bought up all the modified “Bucky Katt” action figures because they were ready-made voodoo dolls. Serves him right for ruining Rob’s expensive Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings figurines. I had to blog this, because it cracks me up to see perennially cranky Bucky with his ears perked up – in most cats this is a sign of pleasure and interest, but in Bucky’s case it usually means “Oh, shit!” Besides which, I just lurve Satchel’s clueless but…
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Up at the counter, Colin repeats that he will pay 50 dollars, and no more. But he has no problem paying the 50 — “No problem,” he says. “Hakuna matata.” I’m sorry, my head just exploded from him being such an enormous tool. Ahhhhh. Miss Alli drops the hammer on the Biggest. Tool. Evar in her latest recap at TWOP. It’s late – I stopped reading here. I’m behind on my “reportage,” but it seems like a lot of other bloggers are offering their 2 dinar on the latest episodes. The “Colin’s going to jail” episode continues to enthrall folks,…
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The Diocese of Colorado has issued their Task Force report on issues relating to gay clergy and same-gender blessings. ***Dave has some thoughts on the matter. Closer to home, this same issue done got raised in Sunday’s sermon. It was only Father Ted’s third sermon of his incumbency, and already hackles were raised and worms uncanned. Tonight there was a Bishop’s Committee meeting, and the issue got added to the agenda for discussion. I got there at… 6:40 (ran late as usual after work). I got out of there at… 8:50. Stopped off for Thai takeout on my way home.…
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Funnies Stuff Bucky Katt is at it again: he proposes to make dinner for Rob and Satchel. He says he shall require a plump rat, a sprig of catnip, and a throw rug. Cotton. I think I know what the throw rug is for. Food Stuff We didn’t order a pizza tonight, we marinated some salmon in a ponzu-like concoction that consisted of soysauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, toasted sesame seeds, ground multi-colored pepper, and garlic. This time, there was a little wasabi in there. Last time, I grated some orange zest in there. Either way, it…
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The TAR recaplet from Miss Alli at TWOP: Colin puts the Colin puts the “ugh” in “Ugly American” this week as he decides to stage an international incident over 50 dollars. Snarky local authorities (why yes, they do speak English…does Colin speak Swahili?), lectures on contract law, bugged-out eyes, and an aggravated girlfriend combine to make him appear to be just about the biggest jackhole they’ve ever put on this show. And remember, we know Wil. Elsewhere, the Twinkies learn that even stopped instincts are right twice a day, Chip learns that being a generous tipper is a dangerous game,…
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The Repubs’ tribute to Johnny Cash is causing a ruckus, some fans plan a protest tribute of their own – they’ll dress up as Cash and sing his songs. He was his own man, that Man in Black. I wonder what he’d think? The Cash estate have not objected, because the Cash tribute is part of a program honoring a longtime friend of the musician’s, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee).
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Via The Smirking Chimp: Garrison Keillor lambastes the Right with near-Elizabethan virtuousity. The party of Lincoln and Liberty was transmogrified into the party of hairy-backed swamp developers and corporate shills, faith-based economists, fundamentalist bullies with Bibles, Christians of convenience, freelance racists, misanthropic frat boys, shrieking midgets of AM radio, tax cheats, nihilists in golf pants, brownshirts in pinstripes, sweatshop tycoons, hacks, fakirs, aggressive dorks, Lamborghini libertarians, people who believe Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk was filmed in Roswell, New Mexico, little honkers out to diminish the rest of us, Newt’s evil spawn and their Etch-A-Sketch president, a dull and rigid man suspicious…
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Yay! AAR has a Windows Media link on the “Listen Live” link. This means that I could listen at work without a delay, and also means I can listen to Randi Rhodes again. Now that my schedule keeps me shackeled to my SABRE set until 6pm or after, this is a damn good thing.
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Holy crap! It’s the Farscape trailer! Man, I have to remind myself what the backstory was with all the secondary (and tertiary) characters. This show was a Friday night staple for years, and I’d forgotten how much I’d enjoyed it. Via June, the speaker for the dead.