Monthly Archives: February 2007
Eudora Welty with a vibrator, or, this is why blogs were invented..
I realize that Aunt B has already pimped the Recovering Baptist for writing THIS piece, but now that I’ve read it daily for the past few days, I’m convinced this is a lost short story from Eudora Welty, the one … Continue reading
Filed under blogs about blogs, the shiznit list
I’m a hypocrite, and i’m guessing you are too, or, Al Gore may not practice what he preaches, therefore energy conservation is a waste of time and global warming is a carnard…
From the time my kids were able to understand, I’ve preached the gospel of accepting responsibility for one’s choices. Taking responsibility for choices is more than just lip service. It means that I accept the consequences of my actions. The … Continue reading
Filed under golden rule stuff, journey, politics
Oedipus welcomes back Cotter, or, America Idles
Ok..if you are going to dedicate a song to your parents, is Marvin Gaye’s ‘Lets Get it On’ really really the choice you wanna make? I don’t know anyone who even wants to THINK about their parents having sex, much … Continue reading
Newsflash: Supreme Court Strips Al Gore of Oscar…
The Supreme Court took away Al Gore’s Oscar today declaring George Bush winner… My giggling tip o’ the knit cap goes to Vic Bowker.
We don’t get too many Violent Femmes in these parts, or, you DON’T want fries with that?
Roughly two weeks ago, I heard the anthemic Violent Femmes tune, ‘Blister in the Sun’ used as an intro to a Wendy’s commercial. Considering that the Femmes music, and particularly THAT song have been the musical equivalent of ‘Catcher in … Continue reading
Filed under evil greedy bastards, food, music
Things I don’t get – The Melissa Ethridge edition
I don’t like Melissa Ethridge, or I should say, I don’t like her singing voice. Her voice has little color or nuance. She goes from whisper to shriek in less than 60 seconds. Her songs all sound the same to … Continue reading
Sista Smiff gets a faux job, or, The Health Department just get healthier…
Speaking in my capacity as a private citizen who is employed by the State Department of Health, I’d like to welcome the Sista into the fold. Sista will be working in a office here in Nashville, but sadly not in … Continue reading
Filed under real jobs
Stacey Campfield ushers us in…into the nanny state.
I always thought that true conservatives eschewed the use of government to enforce so-called ‘personal virtues’. Representative Campfield, who I’m sure would be honored to be called conservative, has sponsored Nanny Bill 981 (aka House Bill 981) to help shepherd … Continue reading
Oh, oh, oh, it’s magic, or, Memorial for the tele-Tubby
Another magical day in Vandy’s Memorial gym, where Tubby Smith brought the Wildcats snarling and ready to go…and go they did, right out the door on the losing end of a 67-65 classic. During the 70s and 80s, Memorial Gym … Continue reading
Filed under basketball
Oscars…get yer red hot Oscars, or, I’ve got your winners..book it!
Today, and today only, I’m going to tell you with ABSOLUTE certainty* who will win some of the Oscars tonight. I’ve had many years of viewing experience and have probably watched more movies than the number of goofy bills produced … Continue reading
Filed under movies
You’ve got one more chance: Ordinary Heroes
Tonight at 6:00 PM, the last performance of a non-ordinary play – Ordinary Heroes - will play out at Fisk College.. I saw the play on opening night, and although the stories stood out, there were seams showing. I saw … Continue reading
Filed under Actor's Bridge, golden rule stuff, Race
By the time I get to Phoenix (i better be getting in shape), or, why is that airport security guy snickering?
The Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix is piloting testing out a new passenger security scanner system with a device that can actually see through your clothes. I don’t obsess about my skinny arms and legs and lack of er, trunk … Continue reading
I’ve got an investment question..
Is the over/under for Pacman Jones being completely and totally broke, age 38 or age 39? Thanks in advance for your help.
Filed under tales of stupidity
Dear Peter Forsberg:
It’s going to be all right. I watched you last night in person*. I’m no expert, but you are PRESSING. And, as a less than stellar skater myself**, your somewhat unimpressive solo act in the shootout serves notice that you … Continue reading
Filed under hockey tawk
EXCLUSIVE!! Right-wing scientist cabal produce artificial ‘Robo-Rep’
I’ve just been handed some incredible documentation concerning a splinter group of right-wing scientists who are bent on replacing state representatives with ‘robo-reps’ produced to spout right-wing rhetoric and Fox News talking points. These scientists are reputed to have already … Continue reading
Filed under apocalypse now, heh heh
The less-than great pretender, or more advice to American Idol contestants
Dear Alaina Alexander, 24, of West Hollywood, Calif.: You need LOTS more brass in your pocket to eeeeven think about singing that Pretender’s song. That version didn’t need a musical review..it needed a Medical diagnosis. Leave Chrissie Hynde alone. She … Continue reading
Here’s an idea how NOT to support the troops…
Quite frankly, I’m sick to death of being told that Democrats are not patriotic or that you can’t both support the troops and be against this failed war effort. Setting that argument aside, let’s talk about supporting the troops. Did … Continue reading
Pacman, Pacman, Pacman
We need to make sure that the story is investigated. The Titans need to make sure that Minxx nightclub owner Robert Susnar doesn’t have some vendetta against Pacman Jones and is making the following story up: Jones tossed hundreds of … Continue reading
Filed under really really bad odors, tales of stupidity
Probably my favorite quote of the year..
From ‘The Rep’s’ blog: I guess the old saying “My country right or wrong” has been replaced with “My agenda right or wrong” Sorry, I just broke my monitor by banging my head…………
Filed under apocalypse now, Huh?
American I-Dull
The last time I wrote about AI, I touted wonder-singer Tami Gosnell and predicted she would go far. Naturally, she didn’t even make the ’round of 24′. So much for my prognostication skills. I still think she was a stand-out. … Continue reading
