Tag Archives: Travellinbaen

The TBU’s Mid-Life Big Bang

Posted on June 11, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “We change whether we like it or not.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson TB just attempted to set up a message board as an adjunct to the TBU. Go check it out. Depending on how it goes over … Continue reading →

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The TBU Evolves

Posted on May 27, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There … Continue reading →

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TBU Swag

Posted on May 22, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher….or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.” –Douglas Adams If by happenstance, or otherwise you should come into possession of a limited edition, heirloom quality Travellinbaen … Continue reading →

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TB Goes to Southern Illinois….Really

Posted on April 19, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: ” Live as one of them, Kal-El, to discover where your strength and your power are needed. Always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be a great people, Kal-El, if they … Continue reading →

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Off to Ski the Blizzard

Posted on February 19, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything.” John Wooden Making final preparations for my trip to Lake Tahoe, TB had a moment for contemplation. And you know what that means…..no eye-rolling please…. In … Continue reading →

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Skeletons in the Closet

Posted on August 20, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I like boring things.”     —Andy Warhol TB got a big kick out of this article yesterday about Andy Warhol and his accumulation of junk, the highlight of which is a signed nude poster of … Continue reading →

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Who Are You People Anyway?

Posted on July 1, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls.” –Vice President Dan Quayle TB is loadin up the truck and gettin ready to head out for the long 4th of July … Continue reading →

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The Mad Man

Posted on June 10, 2009 by travellinbaen

ed. note–“The Mad Man” is a Hemingway-esque melodramedy with a twist of TB. The story incorporates 15 random words and phrases chosen by The Daily Wit and appearing in the post previous to this one as well as on TDW’s … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis Travellinbaen?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “For a long time now I have tried simply to write the best I can. Sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can.”     –Ernest Hemingway When I say that literally … Continue reading →

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