Category Archives: Holidays

Deadly cold

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

While the appearance of thousands of dead birds in Arkansas on New Year’s eve is turning out to be a real head-scratcher for authorities, I believe I know the cause: the fearsome cold wave that has gripped portions of the … Continue reading →

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They promised us robots

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

I resolve not to spend my life waiting for promises that never come. And that’s a problem isn’t it? We have spent our lives being bombarded by bullshit designed to keep us quiet, compliant and hopeful. They do the same … Continue reading →

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The new thrift

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

My prayers have been answered! The city apparently has decided to do a little maintenance in our neighborhood, so they set up a bright orange port-a-potty on the curb right across the street from our house. It’s perched on the … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2010: The morning after

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

Many of us awoke the morning after Christmas feeling like engorged ticks that had spent the night at a blood orgy in the local animal shelter. We had had our fill. Our bodies were taut with overindulgence, our necks hidden … Continue reading →

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