Today marks the 32-year anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, in southern Washington State. What follows is a chronology of some of the more note-worthy moments: July 9, 38,000 BC – Mount St. Helens forms, beginning a devious plot to erupt and destroy the area towns. August 15, 1979 – As per the […]
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Recently voted "The Best Humor Site in America That I, Personally, Write," The Byronic Man is sometimes fiction, but sometimes autobiography. And sometimes cultural criticism. Oh, and occasionally reviews. Okay, it's all those different things, but always humorous. Except on the occasions that it's not. Ah, geez. Look, it's a lot of things, okay? You might like it, is the point.Hey, Renee From “Life In The Boomer Lane,” Let’s Play 20 Questions!
May 17, 2012
Life in the Boomer Lane is one of those sites that’s particularly impressive for the window it gives in to a specific life experience. The baby-boomers have never been, shall we say, shy about talking about their experiences as a generation, but Renee at Life in the Boomer Lane gives a really clear, witty account […]
And The Gender Is…
May 15, 2012
It’s a girl. Kidney Bean, The Byronic Baby, due to become a subscriber in October, is a girl. I am very, very excited. Daddy’s little girl? Damn right. I wanted to know anyways, but not finding out really wasn’t an option. Mrs. Byronic is not a fan of change, and loves the anticipation of things. […]
Ask Sexy Stalin
May 14, 2012
Joseph Stalin, the former tyrannical leader of the Soviet Union, wasn’t always all moustaches, starched uniforms and genocide. In his early life, he was a sexy, swarthy man, eager to listen to your problems and offer advice as only a handsome, sensitive young man could. Dear Sexy Stalin, Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’ve settled […]
Hey Baby, Wanna Check Out My Question of the Week?
May 13, 2012
It’s Spring! (I know it has been for a while, but we have late seasons here, so it’s just now warming up) Flowers blooming, birds singing, lawns needing to be mowed every fifteen damn minutes. It’s a magical time of year. It’s also, of course, the season of love. Pure, innocent love. Also, desperate, creepy […]
These Buttons Are Downright Poetic
May 12, 2012
Okay, we’re back on track! It’s time to vote for some finalists, and crown a new Featured Blogger! After a whole extra week to bask in the glory of your poetry creations, you voted – quite enthusiastically – for Skipping Stones’ meditation on the gentle art of ending a relationship: This is just to say […]
Sometimes You Have To 4-Way Stop And Smell The Roses
May 11, 2012
A little Friday optimism amidst Syrian terror and North Carolinians… Yesterday I came to 4-way intersection. Somebody at the stop blasted through, barely stopping, clearly with no illusion that it was his “turn.” Now, I had my normal reaction to this (“YOU ARE THE WORST PERSON ALIVE AND I HOPE YOU CHOKE ON YOUR OWN […]
We Hold These Truths To Be Self Evident: Some People Are Equal, Some Aren’t.
May 10, 2012
As you’ve undoubtedly heard, North Carolina has amended their state Constitution to ban gay marriage. Why not just pass a law, you ask? Because a law like that would be unconstitutional. But if you change the Constitution? You can make any crazy law you want! Bear in mind, regardless of your opinion on gay marriage: […]
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