Category Archives: current events

Did Bill Maher Read TB Yesterday?….

Posted on April 24, 2010 by travellinbaen

Doubtful, but here he is from last night, April 23, 2010, making my chief point on American budget deficits, but a lot funnier. Unless you hate him. But even if you do, he makes a great point. And despite the … 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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This Is My Stand

Posted on March 24, 2010 by travellinbaen

My friends, TB had not intended to address this controversial subject at this particular time. However, I want you to know that I do not shun controversy. On the contrary, I will take a stand on any issue at any … 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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Runnin’ With the Devil

Posted on January 14, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown; You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown; Lord I’m standin at the crossroad, I believe I’m sinkin down.” –Robert Johnson By … Continue reading →

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Holier Than TB

Posted on January 11, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.” –Buddha “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe Anything in this Essay (but its all true)

Posted on October 19, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I have learned the art of the pitch.” –Sidd Finch A few days ago I opened AOL and saw the news that caused a lump in my throat. A tear began to form in my eye. … Continue reading →

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A Few Things to Chew On

Posted on October 16, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” –Jack Handy As I drove home from the office yesterday evening … Continue reading →

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KanJoe

Posted on September 21, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Shame may prevent what law does not prohibit.” –Seneca One of the new cliches introduced in the Obama era is “teachable moment.” The idea is that shameful acts or comments can be redeemed if the offending … Continue reading →

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Six Questions and an Unrelated But Awesome Colbert Clip

Posted on September 18, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “And that brings us to tonight’s word: Truthiness. Now I’m sure some of the word-police, the “wordanistas” over at Websters, are gonna say, “Hey, that’s not a word!” Well, anybody who knows me knows that I … Continue reading →

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