Category Archives: Lists

What Is There To Be Ashamed Of?

Posted on October 21, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion. –Jack Kerouac It came to my attention today that another decade is almost come and gone. It has been an … Continue reading →

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100 Reasons Why College Football Rules (60-41)

Posted on September 30, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Wrap it in maroon and white.” –Jack Cristil 60.  Desmond Howard strikin the Heisman pose 59.  The Option 58.  Howard’s Rock 57.  The Ramblin Wreck 56.  Joe Paterno coached against Bear Bryant who coached against Bud … Continue reading →

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100 Reasons Why College Football Rules (80-61)

Posted on September 25, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Because they wouldn’t let me go for three.” –Woody Hayes, when asked why he went for two in the waning moments of a 48-14 victory over Michigan 80.  The Texas backfield of Ham, Lam and Jam … Continue reading →

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The Nemesis List (say that fast five times)

Posted on June 16, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “You shall judge a man by his foes as well as by his friends.” –Joseph Conrad TB’s had reason of late to give thought to the great dynamic duos of history, sports and fiction, and many … Continue reading →

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Philosobaen (a list to live by)

Posted on June 14, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “All generalizations are false, including this one.” –Mark Twain TB’s been using the philosobaen tag since the blog started, and lately its occurred to me the credo of philosobaenism ought to be recorded. I imagine this … Continue reading →

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And The Crowd Goes Wild!

Posted on April 26, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “How about that?!”     –the great Mel Allen TB’s been up in Oxford all weekend. I went to see Robert Earl Keen play Friday night and then spent all day Saturday at the Double Decker … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Punchlines of All Time

Posted on April 22, 2009 by travellinbaen

Them Sheep Lie! Don’t go flyin’ off the handle when you’re full of sh*t. Let your pages do the walking through the yellow fingers. When the fly comes down 3 inches, the p***y gets wet. We’ve established what you are … Continue reading →

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Times Are Tough; Be Prepared

Posted on March 30, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      “When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em “Certainly I can!” Then get busy and find out how to do it.”     —Teddy Roosevelt One of the risks of having … Continue reading →

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Octo-outrage

Posted on February 17, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “Some things you must always be unable to bear. Some things you must never stop refusing to bear. Injustice and outrage and dishonor and shame. No matter how young you are or how old you have got. … Continue reading →

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I’d Like to Walk a Mile in These Shoes

Posted on February 15, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”     –Jack Handey Some … Continue reading →

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