Monthly Archives: August 2009

Friday Questions–Presidential Edition

Quote of the Day: “It is better to be quotable than to be honest.” –Tom Stoppard I thought for this weekend’s questions I’d give you readers a break and let TB address some of those I’ve asked lately to the … Continue reading

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Can’t. Focus. (But Thursday Pickin Starts in One Week!)

Quote of the Day: “Umpires would be natural Republicans–dead to human feelings.” –George Will, from Men at Work (1990) TB stopped yesterday at the gas station to satisfy a craving for Hostess cupcakes. Nothing else would do. After I wolfishly … Continue reading

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Birth. School. Work. Work. Work. Death

Quote of the Day: “Labor is prior to, and independent of capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital and deserves much the … Continue reading

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Unrelated and Incomplete Things Pondered

Quote of the Day: “I’m a limousine ridin, jet flyin, kiss stealin, wheelin dealin son of a gun. Whooooo!” Ric Flair Did you know under the Obama administration if you and your spouse die the GOVERNMENT can decide who raises … Continue reading

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6 Questions That Go Well With Beer

Quote of the Weekend: “A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but its better to be thoroughly sure.” –Czech proverb What aspect of American culture could you least live without–Professional and NCAA spectator sports, the Internet, Up … Continue reading

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Skeletons in the Closet

Quote of the Day: “I like boring things.”     —Andy Warhol TB got a big kick out of this article yesterday about Andy Warhol and his accumulation of junk, the highlight of which is a signed nude poster of … Continue reading

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Ignorance, Tyranny and Health Insurance

Quote of the Day: “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” –Act IV, Henry VI, William Shakespeare Today’s QOTD is TB’s all time favorite widely misunderstood quotation. The line was written not in commentary of lawyers filing … Continue reading

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TB’s Society Page

Quote of the Day: “I am who I am, I am what I am, I do what I do and I ain’t never gonna do it any different. I don’t care who likes it and who don’t.” –Buck Owens Let … Continue reading

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Six Travellin Questions, another Rerun

Quote of the Day: “Myths which are believed in tend to become true.” George Orwell You are going to sea for a three hour tour. Instead of returning to port you will be stranded for a year (or six seasons … Continue reading

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You Make The Call!

Quote of the Day: “Most loathsome events become humorous tales with the passage of time.” –Jimmy Buffett, from Tales From Margaritaville It has only taken ten days. Now, finally, TB can laugh about it. After much therapy. And the arrival … Continue reading

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