Spilled Ink Guy (possibly not his real name) over at Refrigerator Magnate is an artist who posts – primarily – images of his artworks with a little of the background.  I first discovered him through Peg-o-Leg, when she did her “Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup” series, and have been an avid follower ever since.  His use […]

Yesterday and today I’ve been offering a point/counterpoint with myself on my complicated feelings about Independence Day.  Yesterday: a story of what I can’t stand about it.  Today?  A little less lengthy, a little less funny, a lot less snarky. Today: Why Independence Day is great. I’m a fan of holidays in general.  I like […]

I have a, let’s say, complicated relationship with the 4th of July – Independence Day.  On one hand, I love what it stands for.  On the other hand?  Worst holiday of the year.  So today and tomorrow, I offer a point/counterpoint with myself on the best, and worst, of our Independence Day. Today: Why it’s […]

Okay, Byromaniacs, it’s Sunday, and that means it’s time for good wholesome fun.  Also, for the Weekly Question of the Week!  This week – we’re going for the caption contest again.  Take a bit, savor the photo below and then hit us with your favorite caption!  Hit us with a bunch! (Also, don’t forget to […]

Last week’s Weekly Question of the Week – about which movie would most benefit from the addition of a fire-breathing dragon – proved to be tremendously popular.  An unprecedented number of entries!  This, I believe, suggests the following things: 1. Everybody loves dragons 2. I should apparently base my questions off of bizarre dreams I […]

I’ve been in Seattle all week.  As such my time has been pretty catch-as-catch-can, and instead of a coherent post, I offer this hodge-podge: It’s rained most of the time.  This has not been shocking.  The sun came out for one afternoon and it was like the government had collapsed.  What’s happening?  The world makes […]

I wound up seeing the morning “news” while waiting for a ride in a lobby yesterday.  The stories?  A guy was filling his gas tank and playing with a lighter and set himself on fire.  A man pushed a woman out of a moving car.  There was a fire at an old folks home, and […]

The TSA has begun working on reforming its methods at America’s airports to be more friendly and considerate of travelers passing through security checkpoints.   – AP Newswire item Hi there!  Where you headed?  Ah, Dublin, Ireland.  Well, top ‘o the morning to ye!  Ha ha.  They don’t really say that, of course.  Beautiful country.  Have […]