Lately, in this election year, we see more and more talk about the need for employment, as well as a lot of talk about fair taxation.  Many argue the solution lies in focusing our attention on – not the “rich,” how dare you use that term?  That’s a hateful term.  The solution lies in liberating […]

We got a lot of rules around here.  A lot of policies; a lot of guidelines.  First off?  No typos.  Ever.  Next?  A firm commitment to pictures of half of people’s faces.  And rule 3: “why not.”  So instead of a question for this week, I thought we’d try the Weekly Caption of the Week! […]

After last week’s Question of the week (what are the worst pick up lines you can think of?) I got a lot of responses.  Being a responsible Question-asker, I field tested them and can report that they are all, in fact, terrible. Okay, that’s a lie. Some of them I couldn’t even consider for finalists […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]