It’s not good for anyone trying to make a buck from selling publications, but for a blogger who won’t accept ads, it means two things to me. First and foremost, it means that the Nitwits are taking a break from online attacks, and general idiocy. That’s excellent. Five years worth of working toward that goal […]
Archive for June, 2009
Reduced Readership Is Good
Posted in Uncategorized on June 30, 2009 | 17 Comments »
OT: This Is Encouraging
Posted in Uncategorized on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My realtor called to let me know she received a call from another realtor who has an out-of-town client interested in seeing the place, and getting a copy of the seller’s disclosure. The client will be the area for the holiday weekend, and made an appointment to see it on Friday. The other realtor happens […]
Billy Mays
Posted in Uncategorized on June 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Almost as annoying as Rachael Ray, but with a beard, and no strange giggle, tv pitchman Billy Mays was found dead at the age of 50. I seldom turn on the tv to watch anything other than Food Network, the Kentucky Derby, or the New Year’s “Twilight Zone” marathon on Sci-Fi, but even I know […]
Apex Returns
Posted in Dagstine, Legion of Nitwits, tagged Dagstine, Legion of Nitwits on June 27, 2009 | 5 Comments »
I’d been watching this thread at SL. Apex is making a comeback. I wish Jason the best of luck with it. The thread was running along smoothly until Flea Market Larry and Kenwood started discussing the merits, or lack thereof, of using Magcloud. I don’t doubt Apex’s strength and reputation (I just want to make […]
How Many Issues?
Posted in Dagstine, Legion of Nitwits, tagged Dagstine, Legion of Nitwits on June 27, 2009 | 12 Comments »
I’ve taken a little heat in the past for laughing at Flea Market Larry using his blog to pimp his . . . er . . . stories. That’s what writers do, and I shouldn’t make fun of Larry. But, it’s so irresistable. My second of three Mars-related stories will appear in M-BRANE SF around […]
OT: Effin’ Deer
Posted in Uncategorized on June 26, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Overnight, the deer got a few of my daylilies. For whatever reason, they leave the Stella D’Oros alone, but go after the others. No rabbit can reach 2.5′ up to nibble bloom stalks at perfect 45 degree angles. No siree. These were deer. I joked with S this morning that it was payback for him […]
NUVI Chicago
Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2009 | 19 Comments »
My NUVI arrived today. It’s a mid-range (price-wise) GPS thing that can get planted on the dash or windshield. I don’t drive an 18-wheeler, so I really don’t need a high end model. What is hilarious is that when I opened up the box, and fished out the puppy, with its accessories, it showed me […]
OMFG
Posted in Legion of Nitwits, Pacione, tagged Legion of Nitwits, Pacione on June 25, 2009 | 14 Comments »
This is the funniest thing I’ve read in ages. http://marlowe1.livejournal.com/1560602.html It popped up in a Google alert for Nickypoo. Disclaimer: I do not know Tim, nor have I ever met him, but he’s funny, damn it!
Larry by the Sea
Posted in Dagstine, Legion of Nitwits, tagged Dagstine, Legion of Nitwits on June 25, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Lorenzo isn’t sure he can make it tomorrow, but he’ll be there at Coney hawking his goods on Saturday and Sunday. LAWRENCE DAGSTINE SIGNING: June 26th – (unconfirmed) June 27th and June 28th Saturday and Sunday!!! 12pm to sundown… Somebody — anybody — please go take a picture and post it for posterity. Inquiring minds […]
OT: SEPOS
Posted in orchid, tagged orchid on June 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
It’s no secret that I’ve been growing orchids for decades. Given that, I figured I’d check out the SEPOS site to see whether it’s worth joining. Years ago, I attended a few meetings at another orchid society, and decided it wasn’t my cuppa.