Monthly Archives: June 2009

A Major Announcement (lesser edition)

Posted on June 9, 2009 by travellinbaen

I have been meaning to direct those of you who haven’t seen it yet over to The Daily Wit’s blog. The link is to your right. You need to read “The Story” along with the posts immediately preceding it first. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Another Customer Service Conversation (GTHAT&T edition)

Posted on June 9, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “Discontent is the first necessity of progress.”     —Thomas Edison Before TB shares a laugh with you inspired by the absurdity of a customer service call involving a ten-year customer of a certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Life, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 45 Comments

The Uniforms List

Posted on June 8, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer.”     –Tommy Lasorda TB’s got a couple of ideas floating around the noggin for essays this week, but being that its Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Questions That Keep Me Up At Night (the lesser list) vol. ii

Posted on June 4, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:  from “Stand By Me” (1986) Gordie: Do you think I’m weird?  Chris: Definitely.  Gordie: No man, seriously. Am I weird?  Chris: Yeah, but so what? Everybody’s weird.  TB used to spend a lot of time in … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

TB’s High Wealth Spending Consulting Service Strikes Again

Posted on June 3, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “The moment is long overdue for us to become moral and worthy ancestors.”     –Peter Peterson, billionaire co-founder of Blackstone Group who cashed in his chips at the high water mark of Wall … Continue reading →

Posted in current events, Humor, People | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

A Perfect Summer

Posted on June 2, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.”     —Yoko Ono Fall brings excitement. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Philosobaen, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments