Variations on a Book Cover
post a comment | posted Jul 8
Originally posted at Vox
John Cox (of Cox & Forkum) continues to post his artwork, though Cox & Forkum is essentially shuttered.
One of my favorite 'themes' he regularly explores is book covers. New versions for some of his favorite works, as well as ideas for books yet t...
Upgrade
post a comment | posted Jul 5
Originally posted at Vox
I occasionally monitor celebrity gossip; I find it amusing and depressing at the same time. Recently a broken romance caught my attention, but I am too lazy to find the links.
The gist is this: George Clooney was dating a cocktail waitress for abo...
Happy Birthday to Us
post a comment | posted Jul 4
Originally posted at Vox
One of the best versions ever:
Very cute, very accomplished, very young
Our local American Idol
Just for good measure, America the Beautiful
Jesse Helms - R.I.P.
post a comment | posted Jul 4
Originally posted at Vox
Jesse Helms
Former Sen. Jesse Helms, a Capitol Hill icon who devoted 30 years in the Senate to championing conservative causes, died Friday morning. He was 86.
The Jesse Helms Center posted a brief statement on its Web site saying Helms died at 1...
Gag Reflex
post a comment | posted Jul 3
Originally posted at Vox
Speaking of bad commercials (yeah we were, at the office)....
There is a particularly unpleasant ad airing these days for Mentos gum. You may have seen it, chick walks up to a guy sitting next to the water cooler and "drinks" from his mouth instea...
What in the World?
post a comment | posted Jul 2
Originally posted at Vox
I am not nearly funny enough to come up with anything to say about this.
Muslims outraged over puppy ad
Maybe someone in the Exurbs can come up with something.....
UPDATE: Good comment on the storyWait a minute. Has the country gone barking mad...
Don't Mess With Texas
post a comment | posted Jul 1
Originally posted at Vox
At least not this particular Texan, who was cleared for shooting two burglars he saw exiting his neighbor's home.
Intriguing Headline
post a comment | posted Jun 29
Originally posted at Vox
"Women Consider Empowerment Through Voltage"
That's not exactly news.
Oh, that kind of voltage.
Never mind.
New Request For Referrals
post a comment | posted Jun 26
Originally posted at Vox
Well, the request for landscaper referrals didn't work out so well.
Still, I am undeterred.
What I need now are professionals to work with the business - specifically a financial planner and an attorney proficient in corporations (small) and/or e...
She Looks So Sweet in the Picture
post a comment | posted Jun 26
Originally posted at Vox
Well played, Maggie, well played.
Yes, I laughed out loud at this tale of psychotic rodent disembowelment. Not sure if that's just the kind of person I am - or if Rachel's writing is just that funny.
On a side note, my adorable little deaf/blind ...