Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Flexible Calendar

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Today’s guest post comes from big idea man and dealmaker Spin Williams. I love Leap Day because it breaks the mold and gives us a peek at the future! And the future I see is one where we are freed … Continue reading →

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Mutt Mart Markdown

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Yesterday afternoon we were feeling apprehensive about the impending snowstorm, so naturally we headed out to get a little fresh air and do some recreational shopping. And there’s no place like the local Mutt Mart to smell and be smelled. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 73 Comments

Confirmed Rebel

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Today’s guest post comes from Steve. I’m not sure why my parents sent me to confirmation classes. Ours was not a very religious family. While my parents rarely felt moved to attend church services themselves, they had a fuzzy notion … Continue reading →

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Ask Dr. Babooner

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Dear Dr. Babooner, I don’t ask for a lot, but every once in a while it would be nice to get some career recognition. I’m in the film industry. While most think it’s a very romantic place to work, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Babooner, Movies | 27 Comments

Oscar Buzz

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Today’s post is a series of messages that came in yesterday from from Bart the Bear, the wild animal who found a cell phone in the north woods. Everything has been translated from the original Ursus Textish. 8:17 am Yo. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bart the Bear, Movies | 83 Comments

A Lull In The Lull

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Today’s guest post is from Dr. Cozy Futon, lead rest-searcher with Physicians for Bedrest. My Fellow Sleepless Americans, Yawning? Please pull over and take a nap. Millions of people are running, walking, driving and sitting around with such an overwhelming … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Research, Science | 88 Comments

Happy Birthday Fred Biletnikov

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Who is Fred Biletnikov? He played professional football for the Oakland Raiders when I was growing up as a worshipful fan of his arch-enemies, the New York Jets. Thus, in my juvenile universe, Biletnikov, a receiver, was an evil genius … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia | 43 Comments

Clean Up, Clean Up!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Today’s guest post comes from Steve. In the interest of candor, I must admit that Liam’s four-day trip to visit his grandfather has not been all pleasant. Liam, just two years old, was terrified by the airplane that flew him … Continue reading →

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A Sprout of Doubt

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

What’s with these Russian scientists all of a sudden? The week before last they were punching through the ice that covers prehistoric Lake Vostok in Antarctica, hoping to find microbes that haven’t felt the sunlight for millions of years. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Nostalgia, Science, Uncategorized | 166 Comments

Orange Marmalade Monkey Poem

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Trivia: When you Google “Orange Marmalade Monkey Poem”, Trail Baboon is the #1 site that comes up. Number one. Who knew? I discovered this quite by accident, and am delighted to know that we are first in the world in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | 102 Comments