Tag Archives: Blank Stares

Travellinbaen Goes to Washington

Posted on April 17, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:  “It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even … Continue reading →

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Trainstopping (the train story)

Posted on April 2, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.”     –Abraham Lincoln TB was scheduled to pitch the next day; morning really, ten a.m. But it … 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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TB Responds to Outrageous Accusation, and Other Selected Moments

Posted on March 24, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      “Don’t tread on me.”     Early American motto appearing on the Gadsden Rattlesnake flag The keystone of TB’s entire philosophy on life, the universe and everything (to borrow a phrase) is that I … Continue reading →

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The Proud Larry’s Story

Posted on March 23, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      Could Man Be Drunk Forever       Could man be drunk for ever  With liquor, love, or fights,  Lief should I rouse at morning  And lief lie down of nights.   But men at … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With the AIG Crime Family Boss

Posted on March 17, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.”     –James Joyce ed. note. For another take on the AIG bonus fiasco, check out Supercynic’s blog by clicking here to the Daily … Continue reading →

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A Conversation About the U.S-Chinese Navy Encounter Earlier Today

Posted on March 9, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      The Geek: You know, I’m getting input here that I’m reading as relatively hostile.  Samantha: Go to hell.  The Geek: VERY hostile.  —Sixteen Candles Click here for Link to News Report It seems there was … Continue reading →

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Staring Blankly Into That Good Night

Posted on March 3, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.”     –W.H. Davies, from Leisure I read today that fiscally conservative Republican United States Senators Thad Cochran and Roger … 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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In Memoriam, Johnny Smith

Posted on February 9, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “I am a part of all that I have met.”     –Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Ulysses A Goula boy, Johnny Smith, PHS Class of 1988, Pascagoula Gulf League champion 1981, trumpet player, Marine, childhood friend … Continue reading →

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