Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Dude, The Duke and The Dupe

Posted on June 30, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Life is hard. It’s harder if you’re stupid.” John Wayne Today, I offer you the opportunity to sit in on a roundtable discussion among three of the greatest characters in all of fiction (and the realm … Continue reading →

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BS and The Art of Humor (the blank stare project, part I)

Posted on June 29, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.” –W.H. Davies, the official Travellinbaen blank stare QOTD Anyone who’s been around the blog for a few days knows of … Continue reading →

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A Haiku, A Limerick, Free Verse and Some Couplets (With TDW’s Randoms)

Posted on June 25, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “There is poetry as soon as we realize we possess nothing.”     —John Cage, 20th century American composer The Daily Wit, fresh off his resounding blog success as a result of the 15 random words … Continue reading →

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TB’s Exclusive Interview Series–Ben Franklin

Posted on June 24, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “No one can replace him Sir; I am only his successor.” Thomas Jefferson, in 1785 in response to a query from Msr. Vergennes, the French foreign minister, as to he being Dr. Franklin’s replacement As is … Continue reading →

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Things Learned as Dad (the lesser list)

Posted on June 22, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: Sometimes I catch her dreamin and wonder where that little mind meandersIs she strollin along the shore or cruisin oer the broad savannahI know someday shell learn to make up her own rhymesSomeday shes gonna learn … Continue reading →

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I’m a Ramblin Baen

Posted on June 19, 2009 by travellinbaen

TB went to see “The Hangover” last night. It’s the funniest damn movie I’ve seen in quite a while, a true classic. If you haven’t seen it, you must. In some ways its a “formula” movie in that its a … Continue reading →

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A Poem About Nothing

Posted on June 18, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” –Robert Frost TB has grown weary of outrage … Continue reading →

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The Nemesis List (say that fast five times)

Posted on June 16, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “You shall judge a man by his foes as well as by his friends.” –Joseph Conrad TB’s had reason of late to give thought to the great dynamic duos of history, sports and fiction, and many … Continue reading →

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Philosobaen (a list to live by)

Posted on June 14, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “All generalizations are false, including this one.” –Mark Twain TB’s been using the philosobaen tag since the blog started, and lately its occurred to me the credo of philosobaenism ought to be recorded. I imagine this … Continue reading →

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The Mad Man

Posted on June 10, 2009 by travellinbaen

ed. note–“The Mad Man” is a Hemingway-esque melodramedy with a twist of TB. The story incorporates 15 random words and phrases chosen by The Daily Wit and appearing in the post previous to this one as well as on TDW’s … Continue reading →

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