Category Archives: Blank Stares

Who Is the Craziest

Posted on August 25, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Where’s the church? Who took the steeple? Religion’s in the hands of some crazy-ass people.” –Jimmy Buffett Religion is dominating the news these days to an extent I have never seen. One in four Americans believes … Continue reading →

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TBU Swag

Posted on May 22, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher….or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.” –Douglas Adams If by happenstance, or otherwise you should come into possession of a limited edition, heirloom quality Travellinbaen … Continue reading →

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A Bad Night

Posted on May 10, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Most loathsome events become humorous tales with the passage of time.” –Jimmy Buffett, from “Tales From Margaritaville” From the archives…. Six foot two, one hundred and twenty pounds, a permanent sneer, pale skinned, hair hanging down … Continue reading →

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A Happy Day

Posted on April 1, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever.” –Nigel Tufnel A pretty remarkable, incredible, letter–for one original life story– Where do I start? “For One Original Life Story.” That was the heading of a contest … Continue reading →

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A Big Decision

Posted on March 22, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The secret of genius is to carry the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.” –Aldous Huxley Have you heard the news yet? TB turns 40 this year. Surprisingly, I’m not the only … Continue reading →

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What I Meant to Say….

Posted on February 3, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “If you’ve heard this story before don’t stop me because I’d like to hear it again.” –Groucho Marx It has been widely reported that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood this morning advised drivers of Toyota vehicles … Continue reading →

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The New Year’s Eve Girl

Posted on December 31, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: And I shall find some girl perhaps, And a better one than you, With eyes as wise, but kindlier, With lips as soft, but true. And I daresay she will do. “The Chilterns”–Rupert Brooke They’d been … Continue reading →

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The Proud Father

Posted on December 7, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Flowers….are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson The Father unbuckled his little girl and lifted her from her car seat, stealing a kiss as … Continue reading →

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I Ain’t Right, Never Have Been

Posted on December 4, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for … Continue reading →

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A Conversation in Little Rock

Posted on July 7, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “When people wear shoes that don’t fit them, it says something about their soul. Generally, I think it means they are good people.” –Billy Bob Thornton, probably my favorite Arkansan After leaving Hot Springs, TB and … Continue reading →

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