Tag Archives: mild humor

The (Third) Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Arguably)

Posted on November 17, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.” –Douglas Adams, patron Saint of the TBU, who I like to believe, would truly appreciate the sensible randomness of Third Week … Continue reading →

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Things Not Amplified Upon

Posted on October 13, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job … Continue reading →

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Chicago Diary

Posted on August 23, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Now one and one is two, two and two is four I’m heavy loaded baby, I’m booked, I gotta go Cryin’ baby, honey don’t you want to go? Back to the land of California1, to my … Continue reading →

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TB’s Love/Hate Relationship With the Rules

Posted on August 17, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Hell, there are no rules here–we’re trying to accomplish something.” –Thomas Edison TB found myself this rainy summer morn in a humorless large meeting room staring blankly at the surrounding Junior Leaguers, distracted professionals and a … Continue reading →

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The Kiss

Posted on June 15, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters … Continue reading →

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School’s Almost Out

Posted on May 11, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Why don’t you say something righteous, and hopeful, for a change?” –Oddball It’s a strange thing. TB hasn’t been in school for almost fifteen years. The Little Scamp won’t start for a few months more. It … Continue reading →

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A Cinco de Mayo Tribute to France

Posted on May 5, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “History is a set of lies agreed upon.” Napoleon Bonaparte TB has diligently research-i-pedia’d the history of Cinco de Mayo today in order to enlighten and entertain myself and hopefully those of you travellin’ through the … Continue reading →

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TB’s Anti-Dentite Manifesto

Posted on April 7, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Some tortures are physical, and some are mental, But the one that is both, is dental.” –Ogden Nash I hate those kitten posters tacked by the window or even worse on the ceiling that say things … 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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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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