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April 2009



A Clunky Neologism

Wednesday, 29 April 2009 2:06 P GMT-05
I’ve recently come upon an expression that instantly earned its way into my list of language peeves:Re-homeThis expression, used most often in reference to pets, means to find it a new home when its current owners can or will no longer care for

Blogging Doldrums

Monday, 27 April 2009 9:40 P GMT-05
I’ve been in a blogging funk for the last several days and don’t feel particularly inspired to write now, but I thought I’d try to cobble something together so people don’t think I’ve fallen off the face of the Earth. We

Skewed Morality

Thursday, 23 April 2009 1:05 A GMT-05
In my book, there’s something seriously wrong with a church that would protect priests who molest children, but would immediately seek to excommunicate a priest who supports the ordination of female priests.Nearly 5,000 Catholic priests in the
Category: Rants Religion

A Different View

Wednesday, 22 April 2009 7:25 P GMT-05
In my last entry about the beauty pageant clones, I spelled out what I didn’t like about these women.  Following below is a photo of a woman who shows what I do like:This is the actress Jane Russell, in a photo taken some time in the 1940s

Beauty Contestant Clones

Monday, 20 April 2009 9:19 P GMT-05
  These women were both contestants in the Miss USA pageant.  I don’t find either of these women attractive, with the winner on the left especially unappealing to me, with her overly long, jutting jawline.  Can you say “hor

Don't Call Us, We'll Call You

Friday, 17 April 2009 1:15 P GMT-05
While in the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant last night, I noticed a large Help Wanted sign next to the pick-up window.  At the bottom of the sign, in bold letters, was: "Do Not Call Back to Check On The Status Of Your Application"
Category: Daily Life

Pretty Girls Are a Dime A Dozen

Thursday, 16 April 2009 2:22 P GMT-05
Unless you're living under a rock,  you've heard the story of Susan Boyle, a contestant who recently appeared on Britain's Got Talent.Because of the 47 year old's unpolished, matronly appearance and manner, people in the audience

Mysterious Annoyance Calls

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 9:37 P GMT-05
 I got a new cell phone number about a month ago, a number which the company informed me was a recycled number.  That is, they were re-using the number of a previous customer.Since getting this number I’ve not given it out to anyone b
Category: Rants Daily Life

Recent Studies Show Circumcision Benefits

Tuesday, 14 April 2009 8:26 P GMT-05
In March, the New England Journal of Medicine released the findings of a random clinical trial study show that circumcision not only reduces the incidence of HIV infection in men, but also reduces transmission of herpes simplex virus Type 2 and the H

Fat Lip

Sunday, 12 April 2009 1:19 P GMT-05
I’ve read about collagen injections and “lip plumpers”, which are designed to make a woman’s lips bigger.   I have to admit I don’t really get the appeal of this; kissing a woman who has done this to herself is

Strong Storms

Saturday, 11 April 2009 9:43 P GMT-05
Last night we had a strong line of thunderstorms to pass through town that cut power in several locations and downed dozens of trees. I lost my power and didn’t get it back until very late this afternoon. There were reports of tornadoes all aro
Category: Daily Life

Self Censoring Readers

Friday, 10 April 2009 2:52 A GMT-05
Recently, I overheard two women at work talking about the books they'd read.  One mentioned to the other about a novel she'd read where the main plot was about one woman's adulterous affair.  She asked the other woman if she wan

Another Mouth to Feed

Wednesday, 8 April 2009 2:03 P GMT-05
 Gives a whole new meaning to the expression "Another mouth to feed", huh?

Marriage and Children

Tuesday, 7 April 2009 6:49 P GMT-05
Many people who oppose same-sex marriage base their opposition on their belief that the purpose of marriage is to provide a legal structure in which to raise children, preferably of their own biological origin.  But I believe that issues concern

Which Fantasy/Sci-Fi Character Are You?

Sunday, 5 April 2009 1:38 A GMT-05
You Are Harry PotterGifted and studious, you willingly approach the perils ahead with the help of your talents and friends.I don’t go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.

Five Years

Saturday, 4 April 2009 10:14 A GMT-05
Today, I've been blogging for five years, and I'm well on my way into attaining my second million in blog visitors. It doesn't seem that long and when I first started, I had no idea I'd still be doing it half a decade down the road.Th

National Cleavage Day

Friday, 3 April 2009 2:28 P GMT-05
As some of you  may know, every day of the year is a “holiday” of some sort or another.  Along with the traditional holidays that have been celebrated for generations for religious, patriotic, and sentimental reasons, in recent

New 3 Stooges Movie

Wednesday, 1 April 2009 8:30 P GMT-05
As a kid in the sixties and seventies, I grew up watching The Three Stooges on TV every afternoon after school. I must have seen every episode dozens of times. Even now, I could accurately reproduce the opening music for each episode, as the tune is


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