Category Archives: Entertainment

TB Goes to Memphis in May

Posted on May 3, 2011 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I’m a rompin’, stompin’, piano playing son of a bitch. A mean son of a bitch.”     —Jerry Lee Lewis A few observations and some grainy iphone snapshots of TB’s Saturday at Tom Lee Park … Continue reading →

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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution (this is what we’ve come to, America)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Here we are in the land of the free and I can’t even talk to a child about what he eats everyday. …As Americans, that should make you furious.”     —Jamie Oliver, at the conclusion … Continue reading →

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Underdog of the Week, Paul Thorn

Posted on September 15, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The song says ‘Hank Williams was in the darkness when he sang I Saw the Light. I believe there’s good in everyone, I hope I’m doing this right’,” Thorn reflects. “I was talking to somebody the … Continue reading →

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“R” is FOR….

Posted on March 30, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of Tomorrow: “M is for the mud flaps she give him for his pickup truck. And O is for the oil he puts on his hair. T is for Thunderbird. H is for Haggard. E is for eggs. R … Continue reading →

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TB On Oscar (not that there’s anything wrong with that)

Posted on March 8, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The only point in making money is you can tell any SOB in the world to go to hell.     –Humphrey Bogart Is it really necessary to have a prestigious accounting firm to tabulate “over … Continue reading →

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When TB LOST It

Posted on February 8, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Reverie is when ideas float in our mind without reflection or regard of the understanding.” John Locke Tracy Porter jumped the route and picked off Peyton Manning at approximately 8:45 p.m., c.s.t. on February 7, 2010. … Continue reading →

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TB’s Christmas Awards (the Elfies)

Posted on December 22, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Look Charlie Brown, let’s face it. We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big eastern syndicate, you know.”     —Lucy TB has been immersed in Christmas now for … Continue reading →

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The National Parks

Posted on September 29, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The mountains are calling and I must go.” –John Muir TB has been looking forward to Ken Burns’ series on the National Parks ever since hearing of it several months ago. I didn’t really know what … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 27, 2009 by travellinbaen

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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6 Questions That Go Well With Beer

Posted on August 21, 2009 by travellinbaen

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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