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breaking news!
                     Dinar With Sarah Palin   Sarah Palin...
Nov. 23 9:09 p.m.

11/19 - palin book signing in indiana fiasco
          In Case You Missed Her Previous Signing   "Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin was in Indiana yesterday...
Nov. 23 8:27 p.m.

the day our world stood still
        Memories, Reflections and 46 years Later                         November...
Nov. 22, 2009

the 'war on christmas' (© bill o'reilly) has begun
                      One Holiday At A Time...                      ...
Nov. 22, 2009

samurai cycling!
    Ever wonder how sumo wrestlers travel to their matches?   click image to Embiggenize, if needed   You're welcome.  ;-)    ...
Nov. 21, 2009

the right to arm bears
         And you *think* they are hibernating                 ...
Nov. 21, 2009

...and stay off his lawn!
             Hukt On Fonix Wurkt 4 Me      
Nov. 21, 2009

holocaust denier's web site hacked, names released
                          They Walk Among Us   "Self-proclaimed...
Nov. 20, 2009

surgery update
        Thanks for the good thoughts and prayers     Received a call from my sister in law that my baby brother's surgery...
Nov. 20, 2009

for a golo friend
                           Never Forget  ...
Nov. 19, 2009

say a little prayer tonight
    My baby brother, Perry, is going in for surgery in the morning. Doctors say his prostate is about the size of a small grapefruit. Thankfully, tests have shown it is NOT...
Nov. 19, 2009

h1n1 - look at that term, then read on
           At a local restaurant today...   I was working the customer service counter today at a restaurant when...
Nov. 18, 2009

pay up, deadbeat!
               Think He'll Pay Up?   To: Bill O’Reilly The O’Reilly...
Nov. 17, 2009

the final verdict on palin's book
             Meanwhile in the Palindrome...   Over at 96.1 FM this morning, DJ's Salt and Demitri the...
Nov. 17, 2009

if democrat us presidents bow to foreign leaders...
    What do Republican US presidents do when meeting foreign leaders?   Right! They do NOT bow!   Hope this clears things up for you...
Nov. 17, 2009

and if i should die before i wake...
          Can You Hear The Prayers Of The Children?      The day's events have brought this song to mind....
Nov. 16, 2009

mojo needs a hat
      Captain Beefheart's 10 Commandments of Guitar Playing     1. Listen to the birds That’s...
Nov. 16, 2009

bumpity, trolls, and the dreaded...
                     Protection from 'Number Three'   This...
Nov. 16, 2009

troll spotting made easy
                 How To Speak 'Troll' - 101   1. Point;   2....
Nov. 16, 2009

who launched the financial attack on the usa last year
               From 'The Daily What'   A handy photo 'proof' of who may have been behind the...
Nov. 16, 2009

press 1 for english, press 2 for espanol, press * for...
                           ...Pig Latin!   Eldest...
Nov. 16, 2009

search resumes for little shaniya
    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The father and aunt of a missing 5-year-old Fayetteville girl made a heartfelt plea for her return Monday, while authorities resumed...
Nov. 16, 2009

drat. monday's coming
                         Motivation    A...
Nov. 15, 2009

mugshot bad hair guy update!
    How About A Little Off The Top, Scarecrow?   After extensive research on the source of inspiration for the Mugshot Man's bad haircut (and...
Nov. 15, 2009

custom 'art' coffins
  "When I Die, I Don't Want No Coffin..."   Since I'm opting for cremation, at least I know my loved ones won't try to bury me in something this...
Nov. 15, 2009

mom is not a stripper. honest!
    "When I Grow Up, I Want To Be Like Mommy!"   Click pic to embiggenize    
Nov. 14, 2009

dumbest career move of the week
             ...and watch that 'Send To All' button   While attempting to forward a 'White Pride' email...
Nov. 14, 2009

shameless shout-out for one of my favorite charities
       Womenade SOS Sisters Of Servanthood      A friend of mine established Womenade Sisters of Servanthood a few years...
Nov. 14, 2009

makes me miss the 'mullet' cut
                 Mugshot Of The Day   (from The Smoking Gun.com)   Click...
Nov. 13, 2009

the blixx blogs
    I was surprised to see Angela has dug up those blogs I did nearly two years ago about my son, Blixx as a feature on the GOLO home page.  I guess I should update them sometime...
Nov. 13, 2009

the forgotten veterans
                      ...on broken radios     In...
Nov. 11, 2009

the forgotten veterans
                      ...on broken radios   In a recent speech...
Nov. 11, 2009

happy birthday, usmc
                   Six Minutes of Precision             The...
Nov. 10, 2009

the first deportation
      According to history, as deduced by Anglican bishop James Ussher in the 1650's in his 'history' book "The Annals of Time" (subtitled,...
Nov. 10, 2009

javajoe: this one's for you
                  Move Over, George Eastman      This very rare...
Nov. 9, 2009

this day in (future) health care history
                      November 9, 2346       ...
Nov. 9, 2009

casey warns against anti-muslim backlash
    "It Would Be A Shame If Our Diversity Became A Casualty"     On separate Sunday show appearances, the Army chief of staff...
Nov. 9, 2009

warning: this is a political blog from smorg
          Now THIS Is How To Protest A Politician     WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A sculpture of a New Zealand...
Nov. 7, 2009

breaking news: grandma did *not* get run over by a reindeer
    Or, 'Maybe I Should Have Bought Her A Toy Poodle'   --->Video...
Nov. 7, 2009

what's in a name?
               Really, What's In A Name?   So, the cops in an Indiana city pull over a guy who...
Nov. 6, 2009

jesus christ on a cracker?
         Virgin Mary on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?   Remember when John Lennon said the Beatles were more popular than Jesus?...
Nov. 5, 2009

shameless promotional blog of the day - 2nd posting (just cause i can)
                How Did He Pull THIS  Off??     My son, who wrestles...
Nov. 5, 2009

shameless promotional blog of the day
                How Did He Pull THIS  Off??     My son, who wrestles...
Nov. 5, 2009

concert night!
    Off with ShebaDoll tonight to see and hear Leonard Cohen at the DPAC. Gonna be a fun night!   You probably know his music from other people having covered...
Nov. 3, 2009

the coolest political blog of the week (guaranteed!)
    Right Wingers, Left Wingers, Lily-Livered Fence Setters, This Blog's For You!     1. Click on the link below. 2. Enter your...
Nov. 2, 2009

such a sweet monday
          Why Today Is So Sweet   It's the Monday after a weekend Halloween. And that means...   HALLOWEEN...
Nov. 2, 2009

monday morning music
             A Nice Little Song To Start The Week   "I have a sad story to tell you,    It...
Nov. 2, 2009

harvey? is that you?
    "Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it. " - Elwood P. Dowd     Hit...
Nov. 1, 2009

just in time for caturday
                Your Caturday Moment of Zen      Cat sounds like a VERY ticked...
Oct. 31, 2009

if you thought *my* costume ideas were bad...
    ...How about what OctoMom and her babies are wearing for Halloween this year?   Click pic to Embiggenize   ...
Oct. 31, 2009

smorg's rejected halloween costume ideas
    Before settling on your Halloween costume, did you dismiss any other ideas that you came up with?   Here's a list of the three ideas for costumes that I had...
Oct. 30, 2009

amazing hockey goal
                   The 'Oliver Twist'     During a 'Mini 1-on-1'...
Oct. 29, 2009

happy happy birthday, humans!
                 (Lilith Points And Giggles)                             Oct...
Oct. 28, 2009

an attempt to help understand the mind of the smorg
            The Most Influential Song of All Time   Most of you know that I play 12-string accoustic guitar...
Oct. 28, 2009

your morning moment of 'awwww'
                       Do Chimps Grieve?     An...
Oct. 28, 2009

"monster" shark in oz
          I Think They're Going To Need A Bigger Boat    A 'MONSTER' great white shark measuring up to 6 metres...
Oct. 27, 2009

the little mermaid has died
           Shiloh Pepin - 'The Little Mermaid'     If you've seen the TLC special "The Little...
Oct. 24, 2009

happy birthday, planet earth!
                The Hows of Ussher   According to history as deduced by Anglican bishop...
Oct. 23, 2009

important public service announcement
                    Don't Drink and Shop     ...
Oct. 22, 2009

best halloween costume ever?
        Halloween 2009 Takes It Up A Notch   How about Ted Williams' cryogenically frozen head being carried by his headless body?...
Oct. 22, 2009

a true story of airport security
                If Only These 'Rent-a-Cops'           ...
Oct. 21, 2009

a challenge to airport security
      So, this geek goes through airport security...     (click pic to Embiggenize)   ;-)    ...
Oct. 21, 2009

reminded of a song this morning
                     It Is Well With My Soul   Both Sandra's...
Oct. 21, 2009

a different poll about cars
           Poll Question of the Day   What car would you like to own that was manufactured the year you were born?   (please...
Oct. 20, 2009

about that cookie cutter...
          They Didn't Think This One Through   Okay, anyone who has been around kid's church programs or visited a christian...
Oct. 18, 2009

'cu' later, mag
            Study Finds Viagra Works Better Than      Having A Horseshoe Magnet In Your...
Oct. 18, 2009

a musical interlude for a gray sunday afternoon
         Dancing To A Different Accordian     This is not your momma's (or grandma's) Myron Floren. This kid RIPS...
Oct. 18, 2009

useless news observation
    Based upon the 'hot' story of the weekend   click to Embiggenize    
Oct. 17, 2009

conspiracy theorists: please take note
    Here's a guy I only recently became aware of in the whirled of conspiracy theories. Yeah, I know about the legendary guys like Jeff Rense and Alex Jones. This guy's name is...
Oct. 16, 2009

why, he even lets them use his bathroom
    Ever Hear Of The Civil Rights Act of 1965?    By MARY FOSTER, Associated Press Writer     NEW ORLEANS –...
Oct. 15, 2009

go on...take a guess
    WRAL posted a pic of a theif who stole an ATM card who was caught on camera while using the card. This is the pic you see here (click to Embiggenize).   What...
Oct. 11, 2009

by way of clarification (humor)
          Dumbing Down the Debates Via Email   Joe Cummings over at PopDose.com has a wonderful commentary about how...
Oct. 11, 2009

free mojo!
             Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant With My                   Two-Headed...
Oct. 11, 2009

one too many
    Since it's Saturday night, and there's a lot of drinking about, here's an old video of a guy showing how NOT to take a field breathalyzer test.   ...
Oct. 10, 2009

department of defense announces newest navy ship
       Navy Names Ship After Civil Rights Activist                                ...
Oct. 10, 2009

no more commando
                         October 9, 1951   RKO...
Oct. 9, 2009

a headline made for golo
      "One gay man, two lesbians, a three-legged cat and a poisoned curry plot"   ...
Oct. 8, 2009

your thursday afternoon public service announcement
        Voted 'Best Commercial' in Europe   You're gonna love the finish.  ;-)   ...
Oct. 8, 2009

chuckle of the day: first book of government: psalms 2002
                      The 43rd Bush   (originally posted...
Oct. 8, 2009

mama tried
                       'Mama Tried'   An earlier blog...
Oct. 7, 2009

new bible for morans
          Conservatizing The Holy Bible   The unintentional comedians of Conservapedia are at it again: this time, they're...
Oct. 6, 2009

fox news reports on current unemployment
           "Always Fair and Balanced Reporting"    Current figures, including estimates and trends,...
Oct. 4, 2009

bushy-tailed kitty cats
    So there I was....just relaxing in front of the TV.   And then the girls yelled, "Hey, Grandpa! Come see the kittens!"   (click...
Oct. 2, 2009

and the 2009 public health winner is...
          Ig Nobel Prizes for 2009 Announced     Annals of Improbable Research has announced this...
Oct. 2, 2009

best pastor on earth?
          Meet The Almighty Pastor!   Calvary Pentecostal Church, Winnepeg, Canada   The church with the...
Sep. 30, 2009

clown in space!
           A Spaceflight First: Clown In Space!     Early this morning, the first clown ever launched...
Sep. 30, 2009

too danged early!
    I was asleep before midnight. Woke up at 3:00 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. It's Monday. And I have the day off.   The first blog posted since I awakened...
Sep. 28, 2009

so, superman is a methodist?
    The Religious Affiliation of Super Heroes     What do George W Bush (of the X-Presidents) and Superman have in common?...
Sep. 27, 2009

for the women
    Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says, "Oh, crap, she's up!"      
Sep. 27, 2009

death watch
                 'Mourning' Has Broken     Watching a church community die,...
Sep. 27, 2009

last day in minneapolis
         To the Falls and a Play     Today is our last full day here in Minneapolis. It's been a wonderful, fun...
Sep. 25, 2009

michael who?
     Beatles Break Chart Records With 9/9/09 Releases     On Billboard’s Comprehensive Albums Chart, which includes...
Sep. 24, 2009

meanwhile in minneapolis
      NC Weather and Amazing Food     Tonight we dined at an Afghani restaurant. The food was amazing! Their lamb dishes are the...
Sep. 23, 2009

i'm leavin' on a jet plane
    Getting the last minute packing done before loading the car. We have to leave the house no later than 4:30 a.m. to make our 6:10 a.m. flight to Minneapolis tomorrow.   A...
Sep. 18, 2009

on this day in histoy
                               September...
Sep. 18, 2009

durham bulls win!!!
    Your 2009 International League Champions!   Our beloved Durham Bulls have swept the Scanton-Wilkes Barre Yankees, Three games to none to take...
Sep. 17, 2009

durham bulls win!!!
    Your 2009 International League Champions!   Our beloved Durham Bulls have swept the Scanton-Wilkes Barre Yankees, Three games to none to take...
Sep. 17, 2009

i heard the most fearsome words ever today
    I had a tough day at work and came home and zonked on the sofa. Sheba came home several hours later and said to me the most fearsome words a husband can hear.   "Honey,...
Sep. 17, 2009

new use for a bong?
    No Bogarting!   Here's a cereal from Chile that seems better suited for a late night snack than for a 'get up and go' treat at breakfast....
Sep. 17, 2009

my god, it's full of stars
       I wrote this for some troubled parishoners who are facing having to relocate from their church building soon. There is much emotion involved, as you can imagine....
Sep. 16, 2009

driver crashes suv into cafe
      Driver Crashes SUV Into Cafe, Gets Warning   Driver is 5 and 1/2 years old   Driver is also a dog.  ...
Sep. 16, 2009

driver crashes suv into cafe
    Driver Crashes SUV Into Cafe, Gets Warning   Driver is 5 and 1/2 years old   Driver is also a dog.   ...
Sep. 16, 2009

houses passes resolution
      Okay, as expected, the House passed a resolution of disapproval for Joe Wilson's 'you lie' outburst.  That, of course, comes as no surprise to anyone....
Sep. 15, 2009

when satire becomes prophecy
    Remember all of those blogs of remberance the other day of the events and effects on us of September 11, 2001?   And here we are, just a few days later, and...
Sep. 14, 2009

i know they are bad, but...
    The Washington Nationals are a Terrorist Organization? (Well, maybe in Israel)   From the Washington Post:   Now it...
Sep. 14, 2009

this sounded familiar somehow
          "White Trash" Came To Mind   I read this definition of 'white trash' recently. I think it's pretty...
Sep. 14, 2009

less than 24 hours later...
          You KNEW This Was Coming :-)   --->LINK...
Sep. 14, 2009

just a thought
    Maybe this will help them decide...   Click image to Embiggenize    
Sep. 13, 2009

pictures for your viewing pleasure
    One carpload of pics of signs and people from this guy's Flickr page of the 9/12 Clown Hall Teabagger Party in D.C.   Enjoy them in your own way. ;-) ...
Sep. 13, 2009

job opening
               Death Panel Now Hiring!               ...
Sep. 13, 2009

how to kiss a woman
    Captain James T. Kirk teaches us how to properly kiss a woman.   --->Video...
Sep. 12, 2009

pwned!
       Meet Your Dumbazz AND Hero of the Day   JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County sheriff has offered a stern response to...
Sep. 11, 2009

09-11-01 as it happened
    "NEWS FLASH: PLANES CRASH INTO WORLD TRADE CENTER, PENTAGON. Our link to CNN works (thanks Metafilter). We have news and pics in comments section, if you have any post...
Sep. 11, 2009

and as god looked down...
                             A God's-Eye View     "The...
Sep. 11, 2009

the phantom chef reveals yet another secret recipe
               Smorg's 'Fried' Brussels Sprouts   Okay, brussels sprouts are far from a favorite...
Sep. 9, 2009

mcdonald's geniuses come up with the ultimate sandwich
         With a Gun to Your Head and Given a Choice:                   ...
Sep. 9, 2009

brainwashed kids, socialist/communist/nazi/muslim/peaceniks, rant, rave....aaarrrrrggghhh!!!!
    Politics You Say? On GOLO? LOLOLOL!   Okay, I'm gonna bite and play some 'GOLO Politics' tonight.   See that pic there?...
Sep. 8, 2009

is your computer spying upon your children? (consumer alert)
      Web-Monitoring Software Gathers Data on Kid Chats     Associated Press -   Software sold...
Sep. 7, 2009

look at that horse!
             "Look At That Horse!"   So, you're hawking a digital camera on Home Shopping Network...
Sep. 7, 2009

a jammer for jack
    How about this jam session:   Keith Richards, Mitch Mitchell, Eric Clapton and John Lennon?   ...
Sep. 7, 2009

another ad for modern women
           1960's L'eggs Hosiery Ad   Women as home decor accessories?   Click pic to...
Sep. 6, 2009

a lesson for wives
       How To Teach Your Wife To Buy Good Coffee   After all, what woman doesn't 'store test' her coffee?   This is...
Sep. 6, 2009

another song for special occassions
    This is a GREAT song to know...   if you're ever asked to sing at your ex's wedding.   ;-)   ...
Sep. 6, 2009

a trip down memory lane
                   Who Is It?   This photo was taken at a Fan Fest in Las...
Sep. 5, 2009

why baseball is better than football
               Your Toronto Blue Jays                 ...
Sep. 5, 2009

22 seconds of caturday zen
            Behold! Cat Versus Aquarium!        (because today is Caturday)...
Sep. 5, 2009

trolls and the full moon
    In the light of the full moon, GOLO's crack security team has released this photo of a suspected troll tonight.   If you recognize this person, please...
Sep. 4, 2009

a 22 second chill out
          Behold! Cat Versus Aquarium!      (because tomorrow is Caturday)   ...
Sep. 4, 2009

reductio ad hitlerum
                      Godwin's Law   With so many references/comparisons...
Sep. 3, 2009

drill, baby! drill!
            HUGE Oil Deposit Found     Following the mantra of "Drill, baby! DRILL!",...
Sep. 2, 2009

bank of america
             Yet Another Reason I Don't Use                      ...
Aug. 31, 2009

an unjust firing
    WOMAN FIRED FOR USING ALL CAPS IN EMAIL TO COWORKERS     AN ACCOUNTANT IN NEW ZEALAND, er, I mean, An accountant...
Aug. 31, 2009

outstanding!
              An Amazing Perfomance!   Sheba and I went with a group from our church to see the Durham...
Aug. 30, 2009

it's caturday!
        Your Caturday Moment of Zen      
Aug. 29, 2009

on this day in history
                August 29, 1966   The Beatles played their last concert at Candlestick...
Aug. 29, 2009

worst ride ever
    There's someone out there with a strange sense of humor when designing amusement park rides.   Click to embiggen    
Aug. 28, 2009

this blog needs your help
    Top 10 Reasons You Are Too Old For Facebook   I ran across this list online recently. Somehow, I think it needs refinement of a type that...
Aug. 23, 2009

the picture says it all
            Your Caturday Moment of Zen   Hillbilly with a shotgun tries to kill stray cat, misses, and hits...
Aug. 22, 2009

what the...??
    Your Saturday Evening Moment of What The??   Okay, I ran across this picture on a NEWS page. It's NOT a photoshop.   What...
Aug. 22, 2009

happy statehood day, hawaii
             Happy 50th, Hawaii   Today is the 50th anniversary of Hawaii becoming a state.   Hawaii,...
Aug. 21, 2009

she winked at me with her what??
            Flirt With Your Fanny?     The amusingly named Winkers, whose buttock-eyes appear to...
Aug. 21, 2009

a moving story
    Please have kleenex handy before reading   Snope.com says this is fiction. But, my dear friend Bill, a Vietnam vet who spent 2,757 days...
Aug. 18, 2009

your moment of weird
    “There are many ways to be closer to the Lord without trying to be his girlfriend.”   (from The Inquisitr)   Traditional...
Aug. 17, 2009

computer virus alert!!
                     AMISH VIRUS   You have just received the...
Aug. 16, 2009

all tied up
        15 Ways To Tie Your Shoelaces   Just for fun, here's a page with nice graphics that show you fifteen different ways to...
Aug. 16, 2009

weather alert!
    Cary Fire Department Reports Tornado ON THE GROUND At Cary Parkway/US 1  5:35 pm   --->LINK...
Aug. 16, 2009

on the throne, the king did die
    August 16, 1948 - Babe Ruth dies of throat cancer   August 16,1977 - Elvis Presley dies on his toilet while reading "The...
Aug. 16, 2009

hr 2749 - population control through food?
    Paranoia Runs Deep, Into Your Life It Will Creep   According to Jaysaun's blog "under our noses", the government is out to engage...
Aug. 16, 2009

using your head...
             ...to Open a Door?   Today's coveted Dumbazz of the Day Award goes to...   A...
Aug. 15, 2009

it's caturday!
           Just In Time For Caturday:       Indy the cat gets his own dinner! ...
Aug. 15, 2009

would-be president ford assassin released
      Squeaky Fromme Released From Prison   ...and immediately signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.   ...
Aug. 14, 2009

squirrel apparently ruined other vacation pics
    'Crasher' Squirrel Spotted In Famous Photo   Of course, Snopes.com says it's fake...   As always, click...
Aug. 14, 2009

squirrel ruins vacation photo
    Spotted This On National Geographic:   This Month in Photo of the Day: Animals My husband and I were exploring Lake Minnewanka...
Aug. 14, 2009

cc's shadow got nothing on this, baby!
    One of North Carolina's Most Visited Tourist Attractions   Yes, it's Chimney Rock, NC.   Bet it has a bigger shadow, too....
Aug. 13, 2009

chicks with chicks
    Most girls wear a corsage to the prom.   These girls brought along more chicks.   As always, click pic to embiggen  ...
Aug. 13, 2009

the fairest of all
                      The Fairest of All   In an especially...
Aug. 13, 2009

your moment of creepiness
    Vintage Bread Ad To Give You Nightmares Tonight   Apparently cellophane keeps your bread fresher for those demon jelly snack attacks.   (you're...
Aug. 12, 2009

who dat??
                     Who Is This Person?   This photo was taken...
Aug. 11, 2009

okay, now they have totally lost their minds
    Police Spokesman Confirms That Gun Was Dropped At Dem Congresswoman's Event By Eric Kleefeld...
Aug. 10, 2009

faith, healing, television
                 God's Biz and Show Biz   Let me say that I'm a firm believer...
Aug. 8, 2009

divorce and the dollar store
    Why Men Should Always Read Laundry Labels   'nuff said. ;-)   Click to embiggen, of course
Aug. 7, 2009

the truth about smorg!
      'Burfers' Reveal True Birth Certificate          of GOLOer 'Smorgas Of Borg'     It...
Aug. 7, 2009

your moment of cool
       There's a giant hornet by my window!                  NOT...
Aug. 6, 2009

that's some mighty fine reporting there, lou...
    (From "The State" newspaper, Columbia, SC)   "CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Workers excavating an old South Carolina cemetery have uncovered hundreds...
Aug. 6, 2009

today's 'rino of the day award' goes to...
              Senator George Voinovich (R-OH)   Why does he win the coveted "RINO of the...
Aug. 6, 2009

women freed from n. korean captivity
    CBS: "Bill Clinton negotiates release of American journalists from North Korea"   NBC: "Journalists released from North Korea"   ABC:...
Aug. 5, 2009

wingnuts, birthers and most of all, world net daily fall hook, line and sinker for...
      100% Certified FAKE Obama Birth Certificate     Falling face first into their obsession of hatred for a non-conservative...
Aug. 3, 2009

astrologer claims 'amazing accuracy' in predictions based upon a tabloid rumor
    Sarah and Todd Palin may be on the skids (From: Beliefnet - Astrological Musings)     Saturday August 1, 2009  Categories:...
Aug. 1, 2009

chef's corner
    Helpful Hint If Cooking For A Crowd At A Campfire   ;-)   Click pic to embiggen    
Aug. 1, 2009

meaningless friday night blog
            A Little Name Game Time Killer   Sheba received a list with 10 items with these rules in an...
Jul. 31, 2009

not again!
                   It happened again!   Someone slipped me a trick spoon...
Jul. 31, 2009

a british view of usa republicans
    "What leadership there is comes from the sort of God fearin', gun-totin', sister-shaggin' sweethearts who screeched "terrorist" and "kill him"...
Jul. 30, 2009

firefighter+gun+dad on bike+3 yr old =
             Asheville Firefighter Shoots Cyclist     Police say firefighter Charles Diez was...
Jul. 28, 2009

my day is made!
                  Your Quote Of The Day On GOLO     "Maybe...
Jul. 28, 2009

iraq has changed its name...
                         ...To 'Egypt'   At...
Jul. 28, 2009

spunky reminded me tonight...
                    Sad Songs, Mixed Blessings   Spunky, your song...
Jul. 27, 2009

it came for outer space
              Strangest Airplane Ever?     I actually saw one of these on a runway when...
Jul. 26, 2009

worst cover song ever
           Well, the Second Worst Anyway     About a week ago, I posted a video link to what is, without...
Jul. 26, 2009

a moral dilema
                  A Moral Quandry      You are driving down the...
Jul. 26, 2009

michael jackson was over 3,000 years old
    Click pic to Embiggen   A bust of an 'Egyptian woman' that was on temporary display at the Field Museum, Chicago last year.   And...
Jul. 25, 2009

how do you say 'laxative' in romanian?
                  Hammer Time!     Viorel Firoiu, 48, of Romania claims...
Jul. 25, 2009

yet another meaningless friday night blog
    A man hears a knock at his door. He opens the door and sees a snail on the porch. He picks up the snail and throws it as far as he can.   Three years later,...
Jul. 24, 2009

coolest one on the street
               Coolest Garage Door Ever                   Take...
Jul. 22, 2009

sadness leaks down tear-stained cheeks
                  Remembering a Sister     We just received some very...
Jul. 22, 2009

please tell me that i don't look like a 60's (or 70's) album cover
              Anyone Seen Robert Plant Lately?         Looks like more...
Jul. 22, 2009

high-ranking insurance pr flack defects, explains dirty tricks used to fight universal healthcare
          ROFL!! Can You BELIEVE This Guy??      (Winger Head Explosions in 3...2....1...)     "A...
Jul. 22, 2009

*yawn*
           I'm Only Here For The Coffee   Click pic to Embiggen    
Jul. 22, 2009

lessons from the board
                The Easiest Chess Opening    For many years, I was a tournament chess...
Jul. 21, 2009

a vietnam pow tells of hearing of an american landing on the moon
                      Merry Christmas!     Smorg...
Jul. 20, 2009

from the best to the...
                   Worst Cover Song Ever     To be honest, if...
Jul. 19, 2009

quotable quotes
       "A pedestrian hit me and went under my car."     The following quotes are actual statements found on...
Jul. 19, 2009

fresh baked cookies anyone?
        Best of all, you don't heat up your kitchen!    In my day job, I bake sandwich breads. One my favorite sites to visit...
Jul. 19, 2009

an early sunday morning thought
         I was thinking about Ernie this week, and this thought and song came to mind.      May peace like...
Jul. 19, 2009

a matter of perspective
         Anyone seen Robert Plant lately??   Looks like more than the song remains the same...             Click...
Jul. 18, 2009

terrorists use suicide wiener to attack home
          Giant Wiener Crashes Into House   WITI-TV, RACINE - The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile got itself into quite a pickle...
Jul. 17, 2009

drug war quiz
                   "Just Say Know"   From those fine folks over...
Jul. 17, 2009

adventures in toy marketing
                                ...
Jul. 17, 2009

new reality show coming?
         An Interesting Conversation With Blixx     I just had a nice telephone conversation with my son, Blixx,...
Jul. 16, 2009

read this now!!!
               The MOST Important News Item                     You...
Jul. 15, 2009

first pitch
        Bush...Obama...Nah, Let's Go With Clinton!     Bill Clinton was asked to throw the first pitch at the All-Star...
Jul. 15, 2009

smorg updates the news
    Iranian Plane Crash Death Count Expected To Increase   At the moment, the Iranian government is stating that 168 people perished in the crash...
Jul. 15, 2009

twenty-three quadrillion dollars
      There's a Reason Teens Can't Run For Congress   Visa recorded a $23,148,855,308,184,500.00 purchase on Consumerist reader Dale's kid's...
Jul. 15, 2009

mj in heaven
    After Michael Jackson died, he found himself in a room with many musical instruments. In walks Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and Gerry Garcia. They go...
Jul. 12, 2009

attention conspiracy fans!
         Michael Jackson Death Conspiracy     If you picked LaToya Jackson to be the first family member to claim...
Jul. 12, 2009

it's the end of the world as we know it, say golo bloggers
          "Fear is the cheapest room in the house.  I would like to see you living in better...
Jul. 12, 2009

your most annoying moment of the week
       Woman's Laugh Sounds Like Car Horn       (I know, you'll hate me in the morning)       ...
Jul. 10, 2009

no surgery this time!
                       Damascus Steel   Following a...
Jul. 10, 2009

in honor of nikola tesla's b'day
        The Tesla Coil Anti-Theft Device   "Can't touch THIS"   ;-)   As...
Jul. 10, 2009

forty years later...
                      First Men On The Moon...       Buzz...
Jul. 9, 2009

it's not mary; it's not jesus...
        It's...Michael Jackson in a Tree Stump??     A family in Stockton, CA says there's an image of Michael Jackson's...
Jul. 9, 2009

history bites
                           July 9, 1997   Mike...
Jul. 9, 2009

yacht, see!
                  Whatever Floats Your Boat    For your captioning pleasure,...
Jul. 9, 2009

"for whenever i am weak, then i am strong"
                 Words of Encouragement   Several of my friends are going through...
Jul. 7, 2009

united airlines gets paid back in video
            United Airlines Breaks Guitars   (Yeah, I'd play in his band!)   United...
Jul. 7, 2009

confirmed
    Gaffney, SC Serial Killer Confirmed Killed in Gastonia, NC   GAFFNEY, S.C. — A man suspected of killing five people...
Jul. 6, 2009

oh no! he just found out!
        Hitler Finds Out Michael Jackson Is Dead   Adolf Hitler is pretty pee'd off to learn that Michael Jackson has died and...
Jul. 5, 2009

divorced??
    We all know of some very nasty divorces that have happened to folks we know or know of. Some were announced in strange, even offensive ways. Newt Gingrich having divorce papers...
Jul. 5, 2009

helpful advice on where it is most likely to rain today
           Captain Obvious is a Meteorologist     I was checking on the weather forecast for...
Jul. 5, 2009

mandatory viewing on the 4th
               "Stars and Stripes Forever"   As presented by America's own... The...
Jul. 4, 2009

happy fouth!
              Food, Fun & Family Today!   Whoo Hoo! Today is gonna be a blast! My kids, KJ and...
Jul. 4, 2009

where have you gone, tina fey...
    Palin Resigns?? ACK!!   And I've already got my Palin 2012 stickers made!   Dang! Maybe the Mayans were right.   (Click...
Jul. 3, 2009

"the a-holes were small and tasted funny..."
                    New Ad From Hardee's   To introduce their new 'Cinnamon-Sugar...
Jul. 2, 2009

zombie pitchman from tampa??
                      Back From The Grave?  'New' Billy...
Jul. 2, 2009

behold! the power of duct tape (continued)
       Is There Nothing Duct Tape Can't Do?     "Duct tape and hot-melt glue guns are proof there IS a God."...
Jul. 2, 2009

behold!
           Behold the Power of Duct Tape!   "Duct tape and hot-melt glue guns are proof there IS a God."...
Jul. 1, 2009

happy father's day to me!
             Fed Ex guy shows up at my door today...     So, I sign for the package, not knowing...
Jun. 30, 2009

you mean that's him?? (updated)
                Who the heck is this guy??     Your early afternoon challege:...
Jun. 30, 2009

cynthia mckinney has competition
    Never Mind The Blog About Bachman Last Night     Thanks to our GOLO "always on top of only the most important news" right...
Jun. 29, 2009

bill clinton had sex in the white house!!
            What if it was YOUR Daught,  er...                           ...
Jun. 29, 2009

"god hates the world...and all its people"
            This is just flat-out SICK   Those "God Hates...." whacks at Westboro Baptist Church...
Jun. 28, 2009

car & driver magazine braking test
         What Is Worse Than Drinking and Driving?   Car & Driver magazine tested and documented four of the most...
Jun. 28, 2009

...lend me your ear
                     June 28, 1997   Mike Tyson is disqualified...
Jun. 28, 2009

a true american hero has died
              And You Think YOU Are Hardcore?  BOSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- Dr. Jerri Nielsen, who diagnosed...
Jun. 28, 2009

billy mays ....
            Billy Mays Is No Longer Here     DEVELOPING: Television pitchman...
Jun. 28, 2009

e. van gogh holyfield
                     June 28, 1997   Mike Tyson is disqualified...
Jun. 28, 2009

it's caturday!
    What You Don't See When Sheba Is On GOLO   Pic (click to Embiggen) taken while Sheba was having fun on GOLO.   Bigfoot,...
Jun. 27, 2009

helpful advice for guitar players and the people who tolerate them
    Did You Remember To Put The Lid Back Down?   So, I take out my guitar for some relaxing and playing. As usual, I left the case open after...
Jun. 27, 2009

fox news announces the return of the weekly world news!
    "We Have Seen The Weekly World News, And It Is Us!"     Remember that far too entertaining tabloid, the Weekly World...
Jun. 27, 2009

smorg and sheba
    This pic was taken at a party in Connecticut in November of 1996. This was a little over a year after I met Sheba. And 13 months later, we were married....
Jun. 26, 2009

see, i really do hang out with dwarves
         Hanging Out With My Favorite Dwarf   Here's a pic of me and my son, Blixx, having a laugh about heaven only knows...
Jun. 26, 2009

golo options
    The ONLY Button Missing From Our GOLO Options   Click pic to embiggen  ;-)    
Jun. 26, 2009

for the spunkster
              About Those Footprints...     Remember when you looked and saw only...
Jun. 26, 2009

items from michael jackson auction
    Link is to a slide show of some items from the auction of contents of Michael Jackson's 'Neverland Ranch' in April of this year.   The only thing I can say...
Jun. 25, 2009

turn your head and cough
    Well, I followed up on my doctor's advice and saw a surgeon today. I had a bad episode late last week with right side, lower abdominal and groin pain. Doctor suspected I have...
Jun. 25, 2009

flies spread disease. i suggest you keep yours closed.
    So, Mark Sanford, governor of South Carolina, gets caught in an extramarital affair.   Where are his GOLO supporters tonight? Seriously.   It's...
Jun. 24, 2009

golo and 'death porn'
    GOLO Poll: "Death Porn" - Good or Bad?   (from the online Urban Dictionary) 'Death...
Jun. 24, 2009

a bcp prayer before bedtime tonight
        (from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer)               A...
Jun. 23, 2009

oh, bother...
    A most unusual photo of a half-human, half-Pooh Bear taking a break next to the disembodied head of Minnie Mouse.   Captions, anyone?   Click...
Jun. 23, 2009

the war shall begin on or shortly after october 9, 2009
  NASA moon bombing violates space law & may cause conflict with lunar ET/UFO civilizations     The planned ...
Jun. 21, 2009

summer solstice
                   Sunrise at the Parthenon   Today's solstice...
Jun. 21, 2009

remembering the man i want to be when i grow up
        Dad, the Great Depression and Day Work       (I heard this story many times from my half-siblings...
Jun. 21, 2009

how to get fathers into church on father's day
    Church of England To Offer Beer and Bacon To Dads On Father's Day     A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church...
Jun. 21, 2009

father's day blogs?
    Just curious....   Any of you planning on posting a Father's Day blog tomorrow? Or are you like me and having a hard time putting one togther that won't be...
Jun. 20, 2009

memo to ad department (r)
                  Memo To Ad Department:                     ...
Jun. 20, 2009

memo to ad department
                  Memo To Ad Department:                     ...
Jun. 19, 2009

got a light?
            It's National Burn A Guitar Day!                     June...
Jun. 18, 2009

a golo survey
            A GOLO Survey Just For Fun     What would be the last email you ever sent? What...
Jun. 18, 2009

just a thought to start the day
                 Turn your face to the sun,        ...
Jun. 18, 2009

rise of the clones
    Construction Company Wants MORE Copies of the (In)Famous "Barrel Monster"      RALEIGH -- Joseph Carnevale didn't...
Jun. 18, 2009

forget nukes. iran masters cloning technology
          Can You Spot The Iranian Clones?     Via the twitter feeds at #iranelection...
Jun. 17, 2009

your criminal genius of the day
    One Should Always Set One's Goals High   MIAMI, FL -- Marlon Moore is in federal custody and is scheduled to go before a federal judge on...
Jun. 17, 2009

muppets peddling south american drug to youth of america
        Remarkably Violent Muppets Commercials    From 1957 to 1961, Jim Henson made 179 commercials for Wilkins Coffee...
Jun. 17, 2009

another republican claims 'victim' status (film at 11)
      Meanwhile...  in the conservative bastion of South Carolina         Today's...
Jun. 16, 2009

rain, rain, go away
                 Did You Know?     The first financial investment expert...
Jun. 16, 2009

the obvious is confirmed
                          ATF Confirms:      ...
Jun. 13, 2009

the legend begins! (repeat)
          Monster Begins Internet Legends Tour   NC State student Joseph Carnevale's traffic barrel 'monster' has now...
Jun. 13, 2009

the legend begins!
          Monster Begins Internet Legends Tour   NC State student Joseph Carnevale's traffic barrel 'monster' has now...
Jun. 12, 2009

stunning revelation about michelle obama
                   Your Quote of the Day     "We've...
Jun. 12, 2009

i've got blisters on my fingers!!
       Tell Me Again Why I Agreed To This?     Those of you acquainted with contemporary Christian music probably know of...
Jun. 11, 2009

"...and justice for all"
(repost from this morning)      "In the state of Texas, there isn't a whole lot you can do with somebody like him"       Aaron Hart,...
Jun. 11, 2009

"challah at me sometime"
    Rabbi Rules On Proper Use Of Cell Phones On the Sabbath By Ultra-Orthodox Jews    JERUSALEM, June 10 (UPI) -- A religious ruling...
Jun. 11, 2009

"...and justice for all"
    "In the state of Texas, there isn't a whole lot you can do with somebody like him"     Aaron Hart, 18, has...
Jun. 11, 2009

this is a test: the battle of the sexes.
               Test For The Perfect Husband - 1933   Found in the archives of the Minneapolis Star,...
Jun. 9, 2009

bizarre video
              Fish & Chips & Beatles   Making for one of the most bizarre vintage Beatles...
Jun. 8, 2009

when the boys have way too much time on their hands
    Meet the Mother of All Potato Cannons   This one was used to destroy a car!   ...
Jun. 7, 2009

a little something for sunday morning
    I happened across this online this morning. Oh, how times have changed.                                 ...
Jun. 7, 2009

my favorite conservative
    I wish we had a heck of lot more like him, instead of the gas bags that pollute talk radio and cable news. Political punditry could be fun again!   Ladies...
Jun. 6, 2009

slow news day
    You might not want to look at that picture.   I warned you! ;-)  
Jun. 6, 2009

the best defense
          The Best Defense - NOT     Father of man accused of plotting to blow up Jewish...
Jun. 4, 2009

headline of the day
         Your Headline of the Day          "Missing baby found in Sandwich"...
Jun. 4, 2009

essential video for wanna-be superheroes
    Damien Walters' "Parkour" For Wanna-be Super Heroes     This guy is just TOO good! Enjoy!   ...
Jun. 2, 2009

red ryder goes bad
            "It Was Just For Fun"       And the winner of today's coveted   'Dumbazz...
Jun. 2, 2009

name game
    Here's A Little Name Game To Kill Time Before Monday Morning Mugs Us   Sheba received a list with 10 items with these rules in an email....
May. 31, 2009

...and drop out
                  May 31, 1996   Timothy Leary dies quietly in his sleep, thereby...
May. 31, 2009

pick-the-perp
           Can You Pick The Perp?   Here's a time killer for you. It's a website of photos of folks arrested (Note:...
May. 30, 2009

it's caturday!
        For Your CATurday Ponderings   "Five Cats That Look Like Wilford Brimley"   ...
May. 30, 2009

so, this drunk has a brilliant idea
    And Today's Nominee For A PhD in Alcological Engineering is...     So, this drunk goes for a drive at 5:00 a.m., runs off the road...
May. 30, 2009

wait a minute mister, i didn't even kiss her
       Yeah, This Should End Well     Tennessee's governor today vetoed a bill that passed in the Tennessee legislature,...
May. 29, 2009

gettysburg museum unveils new obama wax sculpture
       Apparently, they've been had   Click on the link at the end of this post (it will open in a new window).   Take...
May. 29, 2009

storms heading our way?
    Spoke with relatives in Gastonia (near Charlotte). Some very strong storms have moved through there in the past two hours.   High winds, lightning, and rain...
May. 28, 2009

this just made me giggle :-)
    Yeah, it's an Obama/Bush cartoon.   Reminded me of the mandatory "desk check" on your first day of a new school year.   :-)...
May. 28, 2009

finally! a newspaper that asks the hard-hitting questions!
         The Question Never Asked!   (please don't read anything political into this posting just because the source...
May. 28, 2009

hmm....
    Sound familiar?
May. 27, 2009

obama's nominee
    Right Wing MIA On SCOTUS Nominee         Since neither TownHall.com, Rush, Hannity, FoxNews, Michelle Malkin...
May. 26, 2009

the turning away
  (originally posted April 16, 2008)     “This clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean…”    ...
May. 25, 2009

the epiphany of the smorg
    Have you ever wondered what being in church with Smorg is like?         The other morning, I was reading...
May. 24, 2009

lightbearers
                 Light Bearers Wanted                                         "The...
May. 24, 2009

lightbearers
    Light Bearers Wanted "The world is just the way it is. The economy is just as it should be....
May. 24, 2009

grocery bag danger
    Study Says Reusable Grocery Bags Are Dangerous   People who use reusable grocery bags are in danger of exposure to a variety of dangerous...
May. 24, 2009

sweet songs never last too long on broken radios...
      "I knew a lot of Sam Stones" - John Prine        "If God has a favorite...
May. 23, 2009

ssn-589
                    A Close Call       An uncle...
May. 22, 2009

smokin' in the boys room
             A Brief History of Weed   Nice promo video from Showtime   Try not to inhale,...
May. 21, 2009

save the bears!
    Obama, Dems Do What the GOP Couldn't   Even when they were the majority party, the GOP couldn't get legislation passed allowing guns to be...
May. 21, 2009

they're serious this time!
    A Sight To Behold At Lunchtime   I had lunch at Arby's on North Harrison in Cary just a little while ago. I looked out the window to...
May. 21, 2009

it took them half a century, but they found me
           "The fate of all mankind, I fear,             is in...
May. 17, 2009

important news item
    Given as how GOLO bloggers/commenters are always striving to be up to date with the latest and most important news...   This is possibly the most important...
May. 17, 2009

i want this t-shirt!
    It would be fun to wear to the July 4th fireworks show at Regency Park, don't you think?
May. 15, 2009

it begs for a caption
    A Polish photographer has spent the past four years photographing drunken partiers in England. Among his photos is this sharp dressed man, for your captioning pleasure tonight.   More...
May. 15, 2009

wow!
    Amazing image of the space shuttle approaching the Hubble Space Telescope.   Photo taken through a ground based telescope with the sun as background.   Image...
May. 14, 2009

conservative newspaper, er, 'makes a mistake'
         Washington Moonie Times             (from Gawker.com)       "Since...
May. 14, 2009

craving a late night snack
       It's Okay. It's Fried In Canola Oil     At Mother's Federal Grill in Maryland, you can have one of these monster burgers....
May. 13, 2009

fda warns of new drug danger
    (I really wish this was satire, but you can't make up stuff like this, folks)         US FDA Warns Cheerios...
May. 13, 2009

i love my mom because....
                For Mother's Day   How about a little GOLO comments survey today? Fill-in...
May. 10, 2009

i love my mom because....
              For Mother's Day   How about a little GOLO comments survey today? Fill-in the blank:   "I...
May. 10, 2009

yet another worst album cover
            Worst Album Covers EVER     Submitted for your dining and dancing pleasure, yet...
May. 9, 2009

breaking news
             Drew Peterson Arrested          For Murder of Third...
May. 7, 2009

the silence of the chat
    What's up with GOLO Chat?   It's not been 'open' for two days now.   Did someone forget and leave the seat up?
May. 5, 2009

in case you didn't know, today is star wars day
       "May The Fourth Be With You"
May. 4, 2009

h1n1-mexican-bird-swine-human-zombie influenza virus etiquette
           Once The Panic Takes Hold     CNN features couples kissing with paper masks to prevent swine...
May. 3, 2009

rigorous mapping of ridiculous data
           Guess Which Part Of America                 Has...
May. 3, 2009

william shatner! william shatner! william shatner!
               Shatnerquake!   As if the world needs more William Shatner.  ...
May. 2, 2009

first micrographs of h1n1
           Pictures of the H1N1 Virus   The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta today released...
May. 2, 2009

new peta spokesman
                 Michael Vick In Talks    To Become PETA Spokesman   In...
May. 1, 2009

jesus wept, offers a facepalm
    Survey: The more you go to church, the more likely you are to support torture       WASHINGTON (CNN) --...
Apr. 30, 2009

things that make you go "what the ???"
      Just When I Thought I'd Seen It All     Abomination or the greatest food invention ever...?   From "Sweet...
Apr. 30, 2009

rep. jim inhofe says gop on the comeback
    Inhofe: Specter's Switch Is "First Visible Evidence" Of GOP Comeback! By Eric Kleefeld - April 29, 2009, 2:19PM       Now...
Apr. 30, 2009

little billie fell in the well...
            Billie Jean's Theme   On this day in 1981, Marilyn Barnett publicly alleged that she had a lesbian...
Apr. 29, 2009

golo chat is open
             GOLO Chat is Open   Come on over and kill some time.     Note:...
Apr. 27, 2009

in the beginning...was a disagreement
         Happy Birthday, Planet Earth!                ...
Apr. 27, 2009

why we are not all gonna die from the mexican flu
    How Mass Media Try To Pass 'Carp' Off As News   by Drew Curtis at 2009-04-27 02:28:07 PM, edited 2009-04-27 02:41:54 PM...
Apr. 27, 2009

"resolution opposing the hate america anti-christian open borders cabal"
    Mike Huckabee Inconsolable...?     Orem » Utah County Republicans defeated a resolution opposing well-heeled...
Apr. 26, 2009

meanwhile, at the dumpster...
       See? I Told You She Was Trash   A man and a woman were caught making love (if you can call it that) in a dumpster  ...
Apr. 25, 2009

make sure everyone is in on the joke, boss
         How To Earn The Coveted    "Dumbazz Of The Day" Award   An employee...
Apr. 25, 2009

the hand of god - bidding begins at $100
         The 'Hand of God' for Sale     COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO - A C-note is the minimum bid that Paul Grayhek...
Apr. 25, 2009

an obituary of note
    Somehow, I don't think I want mine to read like this...   Obituary    Chuck P. Dimmick   Dimmick,...
Apr. 24, 2009

the economy is really getting tough
    You know that times are tough when...
Apr. 24, 2009

why i hate star trek
    Top 10 Things I Hate About Star Trek   (this blog, which I only wish I had written, appeared May 10, 2003 at happyfunpundit.com. It's...
Apr. 23, 2009

that's easy for *you* to say!
     Chargoggagoggmanchauggago-ggchaubunagungamaugg     Officials in the US have discovered spelling mistakes in signs to a beauty...
Apr. 23, 2009

so, this guy rips off the sheikh for $5,000...
    Caution: Disturbing Video Content!   Police in Uniform Join In as Victim Is Whipped, Beaten, Electrocuted, Run Over by SUV...
Apr. 23, 2009

johnston - palin, yadda yadda
    Like a country music song, the Levi Johnston - Bristol Palin saga continues. This time over what may be a legal dispute for visitation rights. Click the link below if you like...
Apr. 23, 2009

txt 2 god@hvn
           If Jesus Had An i-Phone   The Lord's Prayer is possibly the best known passage in the Christian bible....
Apr. 23, 2009

in celebration, for my friend jackadoo
  (a blog I orignially posted in February of 2008)                   Resurrection      “My...
Apr. 22, 2009

behold!
          Behold!  The Master Race!       A state judge today found an alleged Ku Klux Klan member...
Apr. 22, 2009

bad logo
             Worst Logo Ever?   Submitted for your ponderings,  this 1973 logo design for the Catholic...
Apr. 22, 2009

illegal aleins in my back yard
                  Why I Believe      One day, I looked out the...
Apr. 21, 2009

"...and the spoon for up my nose"
      The Greatest Disco Song EVER     Don't know much about dancin' That's why I got this song One of my legs is shorter...
Apr. 20, 2009

another nerd joke :-)
            Engineering An Affair         An architect, an artist and an engineer...
Apr. 19, 2009

epic fail
                  Epic DWI FAIL   Do NOT do what this guy did if being administered...
Apr. 19, 2009

upset the morality cops!
              Sing It Loud!              ...
Apr. 17, 2009

caption time!
  It's Friday Night!   Enough politics for one week!   Caption this Chinese Leopard kitten!
Apr. 17, 2009

yet another worst album cover
        Worst Album Covers EVER     Submitted for your dining and dancing pleasure, not necessarily a 'worst' album...
Apr. 17, 2009

it's just weird...
       Send My Wake County Tax Bill               ...To Charlotte??   It...
Apr. 17, 2009

yet another worst album cover
          Worst Album Covers EVER   Submitted for your dining and dancing pleasure, our next installment in...
Apr. 16, 2009

the greatest finale
        The Greatest SitCom Finale                       ...
Apr. 13, 2009

begging the question...
  An atheist has won the right to have his baptism removed from Church of England records after claiming he was too young to give his consent to the ceremony.       Which...
Apr. 13, 2009

your turn to be the judge
                 The Role of Compassion             ...
Apr. 12, 2009

caption this!
    In Case You're Bored Tonight   Caption this woman trying to win a Darwin Award ;-)   (Note: photo from a news item about...
Apr. 11, 2009

south carolina news: the real comedy central
    Regional News Briefs From South Carolina   Too many stories here to pick just one. So, here's the listing of the stories, details all conveniently...
Apr. 11, 2009

pause....for just a moment now
                It is 3:00 p.m....              ...the ninth...
Apr. 10, 2009

for those leaving for the weekend...
    Have a Happy, Happy Easter! And drive safe!
Apr. 9, 2009

just a thought before bedtime...
           A Thought Before Bedtime                                              A...
Apr. 6, 2009

anyone watching 'house'?
    Are you watching 'House' ??   I'm a 'House' junkie. Tonight's episode, shortly after the opening, was the discovery that Dr. Kutner (the Indian...
Apr. 6, 2009

the truth about easter eggs
            Are Your Children Playing             With...
Apr. 6, 2009

an empty garden
  So many old songs have taken on new meanings for us with the passing of our friend "Studley". The words below are from a song Elton John wrote shortly after the death of his dear...
Apr. 6, 2009

remembering a friend
          A Reflection for Polar Bear          Don't cry because it's over;        Smile...
Apr. 6, 2009

smorg: good-bye golo - update
             ***UPDATE***                 ...
Apr. 1, 2009

rope tricks
            String Theory     Cats are wonderful creatures. I’ve learned a lot about life...
Mar. 31, 2009

yet another worst album cover
          Worst Album Covers EVER   Submitted for your dining and dancing pleasure, our next installment in...
Mar. 31, 2009

three family members charged in dog dispute
    From That Mug Shot, All I Can Say Is "Poor Dog!"      Maryland State Police say stolen dog triggered...
Mar. 30, 2009

digesting reader's digest, supporting our troops
    Support Our Troops With Cheap, Plastic, Patriotic Car Magnets Made In Communist Red China      "And I stuck...
Mar. 30, 2009

yet another worst album cover
          Worst Album Covers EVER   Submitted for your dining and dancing pleasure, our next installment in...
Mar. 29, 2009

yet another worst album cover
          Worst Album Covers EVER   Submitted for your dining and dancing pleasure, our next installment in...
Mar. 29, 2009

keeping christ in christmas
                March 28, year 0   According to Des Pascha Comutus, written in...
Mar. 28, 2009

worst album covers
        Worst Album Covers EVER   Submitted for your dining and dancing pleasure, a periodic, yet irregular blog of some...
Mar. 28, 2009

slap chop!
    ...and he was saying 'Sham OW!' too     From The Smoking Gun.com     MARCH 27--Meet Vince...
Mar. 27, 2009

there's got to be a word for people who think like this...
                  Epic *FAIL*   "It makes no sense to store oil at...
Mar. 25, 2009

town of cary turned me down
         Traffic Lights Improvement      I thought it was a brilliant idea...    But,...
Mar. 25, 2009

bet you didn't know of this tax deduction
         A Little Known Tax Deduction           Topic 357 - Tax Information...
Mar. 25, 2009

in memorium
      The World's Greatest Cat      'Harlequin' ('Harley')        ...
Mar. 24, 2009

of cats, cooks and comfort
       Harlequin on a Heating Pad      The world's greatest cat, Harley (Harlequin) is feeling rather poorly the last...
Mar. 23, 2009

please please me
    ...and the world was never the same again     March 22, 1963   Parlophone Records   After playing...
Mar. 22, 2009

happy birthday, capt. kirk
    March 22, 1931 - The Great Actor, William Shatner Born     And in his honor, fellow Canadien Maurice LaMarche (voice of "The...
Mar. 22, 2009

shopping in texas
    You Know You're Shopping In Texas If...   --->Video...
Mar. 21, 2009

what if i say 'pretty please', god?
                  Answers      Those of us who are people...
Mar. 20, 2009

the smoking gun's mug shots of the week
              Dobby Arrested??     As I was looking at the Mug Shots of the Week on The...
Mar. 20, 2009

the most useless political blog post of the day
    Adding Yet Another Meaningless Political Blog For Those Who Don't Like College Basketball        Since it seems...
Mar. 20, 2009

british pub bomb scare
    Police Bomb Squad Closes British Pub After Discovery of ...          (are you ready for...
Mar. 19, 2009

peter, paul and mary
       Peter, Paul & Mary Retrospective   Watching a retrospective on the career of legendary folk group Peter, Paul & Mary...
Mar. 18, 2009

heavy metal monk
               This Monk ROCKS!   Cesare Bonizzi is a Capuchin monk who sings in a heavy metal...
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today - part 10
              Look-Alikes X   For your late afternoon look alikes ponderings, we present a young...
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today - part 9
              Look-Alikes IX   Submitted for your early afternoon ponderings, we now present Dr....
Mar. 18, 2009

sleeper sofa - free
    Know anyone that needs a sleeper sofa?     We have a full-size, but old, sleeper sofa that's available to anyone that has a need...
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today - part 8
              Look-Alikes VIII   Our lunchtime look-alike pondering features Iranian President Mohammad...
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today - part 7
              Look-Alikes VII   The latest installment for your ponderings: Ayatollah Khomeini (left)...
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today...signs of spring
       A 'Signs of Spring' Look-Alike
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today - part 6
              Look-Alikes VI   This morning's next entry for your look-alikes pondering is the late...
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today - part 5
              Look-Alikes V   Presented for your morning's ponderings are Mister Drummond from'Diff'rent...
Mar. 18, 2009

just for fun today - part 4
              Look-Alikes IV     Submitted for your approval, author Salmon Rushdie and...
Mar. 17, 2009

just for fun today - part 3
              Look-Alikes III     The third installment of Look-Alikes today is 'Artists'....
Mar. 17, 2009

just for fun today - part 2
              Look-Alikes II   Submitted for your consideration, today's second look-alike installment...
Mar. 17, 2009

yet another st. patrick's day joke
    A Classic St. Patrick's Day Joke from Minnesota   In Minnesota are a lot of people of Norwegian descent. They claim the following is a...
Mar. 17, 2009

just for fun today
             Look-Alikes   Just for fun today, since I'm home trying to shake off a flu-like bug, I'll...
Mar. 17, 2009

too close to home
    High Point Youth Pastor Facing More Charges  19 Additional Sex Charges Leveled Against Ben Caldwell, Police Say     My...
Mar. 15, 2009

my brother's keeper
                   My Brother's Keeper                ...
Mar. 15, 2009

copping a buzz?
            Just Cuttin' Up in the Bedroom       Maryland State Police airlifted the...
Mar. 14, 2009

it's not charity, it's bad timing
    Kellogg's Donates Thousands of Boxes of Cereal to Food Banks       San Francisco (AP) San Francisco Food...
Mar. 13, 2009

oh, nose...
    "I have lost my nose," she told the officer and was only able to locate it after he gave her more detailed instructions...       CRESTVIEW...
Mar. 13, 2009

she didn't get much sleep last night...
    Good morning, Lolly.   More coffee...?   ;-)
Mar. 13, 2009

messin' with messiah
    Re-worked Bush Joke Brings End to Favored Right-Wing Blog Term   Search on for new, more creative terminology expected to take decades.     A...
Mar. 12, 2009

it seemed like a good idea at the time...
    Religion, Belief and the Trouble With Trying to Legislate Them         Submitted for your consideration,...
Mar. 9, 2009

breast cancer treatment breackthrough - ta-ta's!
               Saving Second Base !       HONG KONG (Reuters) -...
Mar. 8, 2009

evangelizing
         Have A Seat In The Comfy Chair         A barber had experienced a profound religious...
Mar. 8, 2009

expert marriage advice
              Expert Marriage Advice     Below are a collection of wise words on how to...
Mar. 8, 2009

your word of the day
       Today's Word of the Day Is:                    ...
Mar. 6, 2009

there's just something about waffle house...
    Open 24 Hours A Day and You Get Interesting Clientele       There's something special about a Waffle House restaurant....
Mar. 6, 2009

things that make you go hmmm...
    Porn In The USA: Conservative States Are Biggest Consumers     "A study by a Harvard Business School professor shows that...
Mar. 6, 2009

meet joe the barber
    And the winner of today's coveted "Wingnut Moron Without A Clue" Award goes to...       A retired barber named...
Mar. 4, 2009

newspaper committing suicide
    Possibly the Stupidest Newspaper Poll Question EVER   "Is marrying a serial killer a good idea?"   ADD...
Mar. 4, 2009

smorg's saturday night performance (repost)
             The Last Thing On My Mind             Saturday night,...
Mar. 3, 2009

happy square root day!
                      03-03-09       ...
Mar. 3, 2009

bedtime prayers
                   Sweet Dreams     A rabbi was talking to a...
Mar. 1, 2009

smorg in concert: report of the performance
            The Last Thing On My Mind             Saturday night,...
Mar. 1, 2009

breaking builder24car's boredom
    So, it was raining and this blonde went out in her SUV...   (Caption's anyone?)
Mar. 1, 2009

nfl players missing at sea
    Former NC State/Detroit Lions Player Corey Smith On Board   DETROIT -- The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the Gulf of Mexico...
Mar. 1, 2009

grandma's bible lesson for hippies and other sheepish sinners
           We Come In Peace – Shoot To Kill          I've heard...
Mar. 1, 2009

nws forecast update - 12:55 p.m.
            Hazardous...
Mar. 1, 2009

national weather service 5:30 a.m. forecast
            Hazardous...
Mar. 1, 2009

breaking news: paul is dead
    Just Breaking on the news services...         Legendary Broadcaster Paul Harvey Has Died  A...
Feb. 28, 2009

packing up the guitar and heading out..
    "This Is No Place For Babies In Winter"     Time to head to the church for the Appalachia Service Project fund raiser...
Feb. 28, 2009

somebody stop me!
    Retailers Baffled By Sudden Demand For Earplugs In Apex          One of the rarest occurances...
Feb. 28, 2009

breaking news for steve crisp
    Somebody Find Steve Crisp! QUICK!     From this display in a Washington, DC area CVS, Heath Bars, Hershey's Bars and, most importantly,...
Feb. 27, 2009

txt 2 god@hvn
            If Jesus Had An i-Phone   The Lord's Prayer is possibly the best known passage in the Christian...
Feb. 26, 2009

and i still don't know why they won't hire me as a headline writer
          Your Headline of the Week   from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune         "Deputy...
Feb. 25, 2009

ash wednesday
    "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return"     Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a time of repentance. ...
Feb. 25, 2009

"with god as my witness, i thought turkeys could fly!"
    Lines That Give You The Giggles      Here's a line from 'Star Wars'  that always cracks me up when I remember it:   During...
Feb. 23, 2009

the next voice you hear
                 The Next Voice You Hear         I...
Feb. 23, 2009

the next voice you hear
              The Next Voice You Hear         I have heard people...
Feb. 22, 2009

also on this day in history...
                  Feb 21 1972   President Richard M. Nixon visits Red China,...
Feb. 21, 2009

why the irish are the best cops
          The Illusive Mr Prawo Jazdy           Details of how police...
Feb. 21, 2009

ny post in racism row
    NY Post Cartoon Portrays Chimp Being Shot By Police         At first glance, the main editorial cartoon in...
Feb. 19, 2009

shock...no awe (repost)
         Sheba called with disturbing news     --->LINK:...
Feb. 19, 2009

shock....no awe (repost)
      Sheba called with disturbing news         I'm without words at the moment. A co-woker at the...
Feb. 19, 2009

shock....no awe (repost)
      Sheba called with disturbing news         I'm without words at the moment. A co-woker at the...
Feb. 19, 2009

shock....no awe (updated)
    Sheba just called with disturbing news         I'm without words at the moment. A co-woker at the corporate...
Feb. 19, 2009

chat rooms, boredom and why ain't i asleep?
    GOLO Chat is OPEN     Dangit! I took a nap today. Nobody's in chat. Come on over and bore me to sleep, will ya?  ...
Feb. 17, 2009

now she only needs one dress...
    A dress that can be worn in more than 100 different ways has been hailed as the ultimate 'credit crunch outfit' by fashion experts.       The...
Feb. 17, 2009

keeping the courts on their toes the old fashioned way
        The King of Frivolous Lawsuits:           Meet Johathan Lee Riches     Since...
Feb. 16, 2009

grand old socialism
    In Honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Peter King, bastions of fiscal conservatism thru nationalisation of the banks in the USA....   Here is a little reminder...
Feb. 15, 2009

the world won't mind...
                     A Good Laugh         "...
Feb. 15, 2009

american justice
                 Justice In America        For those of you keeping...
Feb. 15, 2009

ben & jerry's new ice cream flavor
    Ben & Jerry's Announces New Ice Cream Flavor Name   The votes are in, and Ben & Jerry's has announced that the flavor name in honor...
Feb. 14, 2009

message from blixx
    Special Message To GOLO From 'Blixx'     Blixx has told me that he and the Micro Wrestling Federation show will be in Raleigh in...
Feb. 14, 2009

you can't make up stuff like this!
    San Francisco's Favorite Mascot Returns   It's eight feet tall...   ...and it ain't no pickle. ;-)   (actually,...
Feb. 13, 2009

(eye bleach not included)
      Human Clown Car...     ...that produced eight babies at once had this photo taken eight days before giving...
Feb. 13, 2009

fifteen years ago...
    The Economic Bailout Explained By Calvin... ...15 Years Ago   ...
Feb. 11, 2009

i could build me a castle of memories...
                   Clay Pigeons     I'm goin' down to the Greyhound...
Feb. 11, 2009

as the second anniversary appraoches...
                  Resurrection      “My name...
Feb. 10, 2009

when ad placements go bad
      Presenting Your Unintentionally Funny Ad Placement Of The Day   (snicker)   ...
Feb. 10, 2009

grandma's bible lesson for hippies and other sheepish sinners
           We Come In Peace – Shoot To Kill          I've heard...
Feb. 9, 2009

grandma's bible lesson for hippies and other sheepish sinners
           We Come In Peace – Shoot To Kill             The...
Feb. 9, 2009

severe shortage of twinkies, doritos reported in toronto
    "Somebody's gotta go back into town and bring back a shiite-load  of Cheetos!"     (apologies to Slim Pickens)       "Toronto...
Feb. 8, 2009

i'll be out of here in a second...
    Zero-to-Sixty MPH in One Second         (and it's street-legal)     Going from...
Feb. 8, 2009

what they see is what you are
                       Life By Example           ...
Feb. 8, 2009

meanwhile, in mississippi...
Things That Make You Say, "Hmmm..."     Mississippi police say black football star shot himself with a shotgun... Despite the fact that his...
Feb. 7, 2009

the funniest short article you'll read all weekend
      Keep In Mind, They Stole This From A Wal-Mart...       Clark County, Washington...
Feb. 7, 2009

there is no one better
      There Is No One Better         "During my second year of nursing school our professor...
Feb. 4, 2009

there is no one better
            There Is No One Better         "During my second year...
Feb. 3, 2009

official golo super bowl commercials comments thread
    Official GOLO Super Bowl XLIII Commercials Comments Blog   Okay, kick-off is around 6:20 pm. So, I'm opening this blog for your comments on...
Feb. 1, 2009

...and goodwill for all men
      And Your Fashion Designer Dresses You Funny!       A model displays a creation as part of Vivienne Westwood’s...
Feb. 1, 2009

michael phelps returns!
    An Exclusive from The Onion          ORLANDO—Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist...
Feb. 1, 2009

sixteen minutes...
            Sixteen Minutes…         Early yesterday morning,...
Feb. 1, 2009

what kind of water? german, eh?
    German Asse water probably not safe to drink. (just so you know)       Germany’s Federal Office for Radiation...
Jan. 31, 2009

blooper!
    Best....News Blooper....Ever....?   --->LINK
Jan. 31, 2009

it's not caturday, but...
    What the heck? Your early 'Caturday' photo caption offering for the weekend.   What's that cat saying to the Pope?
Jan. 30, 2009

childhood's end
             "It Blowed Up, Daddy"                                          *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*           ...
Jan 28, 2009

childhood's end
               "It Blowed Up, Daddy"                                          *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*           ...
Jan 28, 2009

caylee 'sunshine' doll update
  Company Suspends Sales of Caylee Anthony 'Sunshine' Doll    (follow-up to news item I posted last night on GOLO ...
Jan 27, 2009

remembering my heroes
           In Quiet Reflection...   Please, take a moment sometime today, with me.  In silence, count off...
Jan 27, 2009

remembering my heroes
         In Quiet Reflection...   Please, take a moment sometime today, with me.  In silence, count off 20 seconds....
Jan 27, 2009

the most inspirational gift ever...
         Now It Can Be Yours For Only $29.99!       Your whiskey-tango-foxtrot moment of zen...
Jan 26, 2009

why america is doomed
    The Moral Impurity of America      On January 26, 1962, Bishop Burke of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, New York declares...
Jan 26, 2009

gimme back my cookies!
    Girl Scout Cookies Now Come In Smaller Boxes     Too....many...jokes....Can't...type...any...more.... ...
Jan 25, 2009

circuit city liquidation 'markdowns'
    Think You'll Get A Good Deal At Circuit City's Liquidation Sale? Think Again       Yet another television news investigation...
Jan 25, 2009

the storm is loud and strong...
               The Revealing Silence         The Lord said,...
Jan 25, 2009

just a thought to start the day...
    "Everyone is God speaking. Why not be polite and listen to Him? "                                                            ...
Jan 25, 2009

the obama's are into what!?
    Thank You, Fox News!     Okay, so the woman is called "The Love Doctor" and she comments on the 'affection' of the president...
Jan 24, 2009

re-virgination?
    There's A Sucker Born Every Minute      So, let me get this right. Women are paying $10k or more to get their 'virginity'...
Jan 24, 2009

one day - two surprises
    Okay, so I had the day off. I had the pleasure of surprising Angela by cooking up a mess of soup for her and delivering it.   Of course, this meant that I...
Jan 21, 2009

okay, why were all those civil, respectable republicans at the innauguration??
      People Like This Could Not Possibly Have Been Liberals!     With over a million guests in DC yesterday,...
Jan 21, 2009

abortion or abstinence?
    Well now...  I guess that answers THAT   (click image for larger)
Jan 21, 2009

a franciscan thought to start the day
               Attitude is Everything         There once was a...
Jan 21, 2009

so, these two guys were eating some snow...
      What Was That Warning About Eating Snow...     --->LINK:...
Jan 20, 2009

if you lie down with rats...
            Black Death Announces           Second World Tour      ...
Jan 20, 2009

from a lofty place...
      A Heaven's Eye View of the Inauguration           This half-meter resolution image...
Jan 20, 2009

snow day comfort food
                Smorg's Legendary      'Killer Cheesey Potato Soup'           (repost...
Jan 20, 2009

snow, snow and i've got a song stuck in my head...
    What Was That Warning About Eating Snow...     --->LINK:...
Jan 20, 2009

bush issues final presidential directive
      ...One Last Order Before I Go         In response to what is being euphemistically called a ‘winter...
Jan 20, 2009

early morning traffic observations
    "In winter driving conditions in the Triangle, the natural orientation of the SUV is 'wheels UP'." - Smorg       I...
Jan 20, 2009

in case you missed his good-bye...
          Cheney’s Parting Shot:   Claims His Bird Hunting Made        ...
Jan 19, 2009

a soup that's snow good...
              Smorg's Legendary     'Killer Cheesey Potato Soup'       You...
Jan 19, 2009

dick cheney's farewell message
         Cheney’s Parting Shot: Claims His Bird Hunting Made       ...
Jan 18, 2009

football...or a 'caption this' to ponder..
    Your 'Caption This' For This Evening        Since I don't really care for any of the teams playing in the NFL games...
Jan 18, 2009

yet another gun blog
    Lots of blogs up the past few days by the apparently-paranoid-to-the-point-of-bunker-building about how one guy in the White House is gonna take away every gun from every American...
Jan 18, 2009

just clearing out some old files...
    APHORISM:                        ...
Jan 18, 2009

it was 11 degrees (f) here and it was...
      ...52 Above Zero (F) in FAIRBANKS, Alaska!?        FAIRBANKS — Despite setting a second straight...
Jan 18, 2009

sharing the road
    21st Century Mobile Bike Lane     (is this too cool, or what?)   Enter LightLane, a safety concept from...
Jan 18, 2009

lord, have mercedes on me...
    Is This How They Make Mini Coopers In The UK?       So, this woman in England was just making a simple, 3-point turn. I...
Jan 17, 2009

your horoscope for this week
    Horoscopes For the Coming Week       (from The Onion)    Aries March...
Jan 17, 2009

naked woman in the shower...
    Why Politics Is More Interesting In Other Countries       A government minister in Uraguay posts naked picture...
Jan 16, 2009

okay, so i'm bored...
    How Many "AAAAA's" in "Khaaaaan!" ?       As can be seen in this chart, "Google search results...
Jan 16, 2009

on the occassion of dr. martin luther king, jr's birthday...
  (Since today is Dr. King's actual birthday, I offer this blog, originally posted May 7, 2008)             ...
Jan 15, 2009

marilyn monroe hormone discovered by (male) scientists
    Next Up:           Scientists Discover the                "Norma...
Jan 14, 2009

english good speak i, no?
    Okay, What's Wrong With This Headline?       Maybe I'm turning into a language Nazi in my old age, but this headline...
Jan 14, 2009

supreme court to face daunting challenge
    Of course, Love Canal was such a lovely place for a school playground...       Supreme Court To Decide Whether The Clean...
Jan 12, 2009

the way it is
                      The Way It Is       ...
Jan 11, 2009

who names these roads??
    The World's Funniest Street Signs   We've all seen funny street name signs. My ex's mom lives on one named Lois Lane. Down in Gastonia is...
Jan 6, 2009

meanwhile, back in 1976
    Some Things Are Just Too Creepy For Words...    Cookie Monster devours a pair of buildings that resemble the the Twin Towers. From the...
Jan 6, 2009

more church humor
             Where Is Jesus?     A Sunday school teacher asked her class of six and seven year...
Jan 5, 2009

drill, baby! drill!
    Did Anyone Bring Marshmallows? S'mores?             In 1971 a search for gas went wrong when...
Jan 5, 2009

the proper way to honor nation's war dead
    Leave It To Canada To Teach The USA and UK How To Properly Honor Those Who Die In Our Nation's Wars       Photo:...
Jan 5, 2009

coolest photo you will see all day
    Talk About a Time Exposure! How About One That Was Exposed For Six Months?    A series of majestic emerald arcs light up one...
Jan 5, 2009

more than a kernel of truth in this story...
    Poppin' Fresh With Buttery Goodness   "If crooks weren't so dumb, my job would be really hard" - Det. Coggins, Gastonia Police...
Jan 5, 2009

now, where did i put that instuction manual?
    An Interesting Sunday Morning       Well, Sheba and I and two grandkids will off to church shortly. The diocean bishop...
Jan 4, 2009

so, if 'loosers' irritates you...
    English is a HARD Language, Darn It!   1) The bandage was wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to produce produce...
Jan 2, 2009

want the classiest yard in town?
    How About A $2,700 Yard Sculpture?       Yes, a bronze yard sculpture of two kids, a boy and a girl, at a water fountain....
Jan 2, 2009

for kcobra today...
      Anyone Seen My Nail Gun?     It's a 'man thing'.   You wouldn't understand.   ...
Jan 2, 2009

a child arrived just the other day...
      It was December 31, 1978 when I was waiting for the arrival of our first child. My then wife had been in labor for god only knows how many hours when they sent...
Jan 1, 2009

happy new year!
    GOLO's New Year's Baby Has Arrived      GOLO's New Year's baby 2009 realizes that he gets to preside over a post-election...
Jan 1, 2009

honesty has its own rewards
      "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" - Thomas Jefferson            For...
Dec 31, 2008

headliners of 2008 (updated)
    WRAL.com Headlines From 2008         A random selection of some of my favorite headlines which actually...
Dec 31, 2008

the living cartoon show
      Remember the name: Ennio Marchetto       Though he does not sing, I would advise strongly that...
Dec 31, 2008

honesty has its own rewards
      "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" - Thomas Jefferson            For...
Dec 31, 2008

speaking of atheists...
                    Epiphany        An atheist...
Dec 30, 2008

"columbia...houston...uhf comm check..."
    NASA Releases Disturbingly Graphic Final Report On Columba Tragedy         WASHINGTON (AP) - Seat restraints,...
Dec 30, 2008

and in my christmas loot was...
       A 'Non-Stop' Present...        Amongst my loot this Christmas was an electronic device which has robbed...
Dec 25, 2008

merry christmas, everyone!
    Hope your Christmas Day is filled with joy and wonder! Sheba and I will be on the road all day. HOpe to get back with you all tomorrow.   Meanwhile, here's...
Dec 25, 2008

christmas eve, 40 years ago
    A Christmas Gift From Above     I had been helping mom with the last minute details on Christmas Eve, 1968.  The day had been...
Dec 24, 2008

2008 says good-bye
    The guys over at JibJab have released their newest video, "2008 Year In Review'   Whew! Makes you wonder what's coming in 2009!   ...
Dec 24, 2008

emergency gift wrap
    So, you've braved the last minute shopping crowd and found that one last gift just in time. You've still got plenty of bows and wrapping paper. But, OH NO! The gift needs a...
Dec 23, 2008

a gift of christmas song for you all
    Henrietta and Merna Sing 'Go Tell It On The Mountain', karaoke style.     Their joy, energy and excitement will leave you filled...
Dec 23, 2008

new definition of animal cruely
    This Is Just Soooooooo Wrong!         "When other dogs see poodles, do you think that they...
Dec 22, 2008

cold case mystery solved
    Local Grocer Provides Important Clue To Police       A decades old cold case has finally come to a close. Police revealed...
Dec 22, 2008

merry krismoose!
  Eat Your Heart Out, Sarah Palin ;-)   (actually, from last Christmas)   Yes, I'm so cheap that I actually recycled my halloween pumpkin...
Dec 22, 2008

sundown - 5:05 p.m. - hanukkah begins
            We Wish You a Merry                  ...
Dec 21, 2008

when times are tough...
    ...something to remember:       "There are some Angels whose only job is to make sure that you don't get too...
Dec 21, 2008

once, i met a pretty girl...
    Survivor: Season 12 Begins       For over a year, Sheba and I were chat channel regulars on the old CompuServ ‘CB...
Dec 20, 2008

christmas can fool you sometimes
             A Christmas Present     It was the day after Christmas at a smalltown church....
Dec 18, 2008

rock on, dude!
           December 18, 1843     According to our usually sketchy sources, Keith Richards, guitarist...
Dec 18, 2008

keep ca$h in kit$chma$ #3
  “Christianity began as a faith. Then it moved to Rome and became an Institution. Then it moved into Europe and became a Culture. Finally, it came to the United States...
Dec 17, 2008

so, this priest wore an "x" for "christ" this morning...(repost)
    Is The Pictured Symbol Used In Your Christian Church?  Have You Seen A Fish Symbol With "ΙΧΘΥΣ"...
Dec 15, 2008

birthday thanks
    Wow. Thanks for all of the good wishes on the birthday blog Sheba posted earlier today. GOLOers are the coolest people around!   Oh, yeah. Sheba got me a new...
Dec 15, 2008

and now for something completely different...
    We're having our annual 'Wassael Night' of fun, music and sugary treats tonight at church. Sheba is going to be reading a poem she composed for the occasion ...
Dec 14, 2008

saturday night giggle
    A Desperate Man On A Train   A man ran through a crowded train looking very agitated, calling out, "Is there a Catholic priest on...
Dec 13, 2008

jesus' rockin' birthday
    The BEST Christmas parody song to rock out with!    ...
Dec 13, 2008

keep ca$h in kit$chma$ #2
  "Christianity began as a faith. Then it moved to Rome and became an Institution. Then it moved into Europe and became a Culture. Finally, it came to the United States and...
Dec 12, 2008

one big ol' moon...
    Sky Show Tonight: Biggest, Brightest Full Moon of 2008       If you get a chance, check out tonight's full moon. It...
Dec 12, 2008

an appropriate name...
    No, I Didn't Find This In 'The Onion'...       "A 38-year-old Sheboygan man who is a convicted sex offender will...
Dec 12, 2008

this should go well...
    Officials Plan Controlled Forest Fire To Destroy Explosives   Anyone up for some exploding land mines, pipe bombs and other ammo?   BREVARD...
Dec 11, 2008

the gift of peace
              Spiritual Practice        It is a handy thing during the...
Dec 11, 2008

the worst on six strings
       The WORST Guitar Solos Ever       Spike.com has a column up listing what they think are the Seven Worst...
Dec 10, 2008

meanwhile, taking a wide stance...
    Larry Craig's Sex Appeal Denied       MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ― Idaho Sen. Larry Craig on Tuesday lost his latest attempt...
Dec 9, 2008

the book of john: the 'longest' weekend still
            All Things Must Pass...     I was watching Monday Night Football on ABC-TV when I first...
Dec 8, 2008

so, this priest wore an "x" for "christ" this morning...
    Is The Pictured Symbol Used In Your Christian Church?  Have You Seen A Fish Symbol With "ΙΧΘΥΣ"...
Dec 7, 2008

how about that snappy bow tie?
    Metamorphosis - Meet Michael Campbell, before and after        The Colorado man has a long rap sheet and prison...
Dec 6, 2008

your moment of zen
    Courtesy of the Las Vegas Travel and Tourism Department   ;-)
Dec 5, 2008

is god a 92-year old black woman?
    Of Reason, Rationality and Reminders          I've seen and heard comments from many over the years...
Dec 5, 2008

2008 wral.com headlines
    WRAL.com Headlines From 2008       A random selection of some of my favorite headlines which actually appeared...
Dec 4, 2008

it was the breast of times...
    ...In honor of Spunky's new GOLO nickname, we now present:        *****The BEST Cancer Awareness Ad Picture EVER!*****   'Nuff...
Dec 4, 2008

the greatest virtues in life
    The Two Greatest Virtues In Life:         'Patience & Wisdom'    ...
Dec 4, 2008

in kindness our peace is found
        A Kind and Gentle Place         "Let us be grateful to people who make us happy;...
Dec 4, 2008

the king's english ain't what it used to be
    If Jesus Had An i-Phone   The Lord's Prayer is possibly the best known passage in the Christian bible. Even in my church where we use the...
Dec 3, 2008

what did they say about eating snow...
    Speaking Of Snow Warnings For The Coming Winter...     --->LINK:...
Nov 30, 2008

winter weather alert issued
    Direct From The WRAL.COM Home Page:       "Two early snowfalls and colder than normal temperatures should serve...
Nov 30, 2008

and i saw him through his disguise
    The Revealing of Father Christmas       It was that age when a child begins to question the stories he’s been...
Nov 30, 2008

endeavour's tricky landing
    Space Shuttle Endeavour To Land At Edwards AF Base At 4:25 p.m.     As I type this, Endeavour is about to re-enter the Earth's...
Nov 30, 2008

the truth about adam and eve
    "Because I Said So, That's Why!"       After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And...
Nov 30, 2008

a love song for spunky
    The BEST Love Song EVER Written   Well, at least the Smorg thinks so.   ;-)   ...
Nov 29, 2008

decolores
    Things That Make You Go "What The...???"     This year, Crayola celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 64 crayon box....
Nov 29, 2008

all things must pass
    Remembering George Harrison       "Everything else can wait, but the search for God cannot wait; and...
Nov 29, 2008

caption this!
    Your Friday Night Caption Challenge Is Here!     Caption this deranged lemur eating a leaf seasoned with banana and cinnamon.   (click...
Nov 28, 2008

mumbai attacks hit close to home
    The Mumbai Attacks Were Closer Than We Thought     This afternoon we found out that our grandson's girlfriend (both are students...
Nov 27, 2008

thanksgiving divorce
    A Tale of Old Age and Treachery...       A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and...
Nov 27, 2008

keep ca$h in kit$chma$
    (Since Friday 'officially' starts the Christmas Shopping season...)     “Christianity began as a faith. Then it moved...
Nov 26, 2008

finally! proof of god's existence!
    "Ann Coulter's Mouth Wired Shut"     ...
Nov 26, 2008

speaking of beer...
    Did someone order a large one?
Nov 26, 2008

maybe darwin had it backwards...
    PETA: A True Story       PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - shouldn't that be PFTETOA?) was protesting...
Nov 25, 2008

remember 1963...
    November 24, 1963   Dallas, Texas, nightclub owner Jack Ruby kills presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald.    ...
Nov 24, 2008

whazzup!
    English Is Such An Easy Language To Learn       There is a two-letter word that, perhaps, has more meanings than any...
Nov 24, 2008

good playing, good singing, good coffee
    It Don't Get No Better Than This!       Sheba and I will be leaving out early tomorrow morning. Going to a family reunion...
Nov 21, 2008

sign of the times
    A Letter To A Bank Manager     Dear Sir,   In light of the current developments in the banking industry,...
Nov 20, 2008

i think i'll sell these in ca...
    One of my many self-made bumper stickers   Yeah. I'm gonna sell these in California. ;-)    
Nov 19, 2008

a wobblie day
    I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night...       One of the most controversial executions in United States history took...
Nov 19, 2008

marital aids (repost from last night)
    The Most Useful Marital Aid ?       So, these women were talking about various 'marital aids' they used or had heard...
Nov 19, 2008

man nabbed after hitting girlfriend with sandwich
    A Reuben?? I Said I Wanted A Club!      PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A man faces a domestic...
Nov 18, 2008

marital aids
    The Most Useful Marital Aid ?       So, these women were talking about various 'marital aids' they used or had heard...
Nov 18, 2008

the results are in, finally...
      Hillary Clinton More Popular Than Jesus     JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Some voters expecting to vote for...
Nov 18, 2008

pbs "nova" old testament special tonight
    (Reuters, via YahooNews)   New PBS series exposes Old Testament fairy tales   A visually stunning two-hour special edition...
Nov 18, 2008

“the children of lesbian couples receive as much neutering as those of other couples"
    Wordsmith: Just like a blacksmith, only without the fire and tools       Some people collect sports memorabilia, or...
Nov 17, 2008

meanwhile, at a sobriety check...
    Really, Ossifer. I Can't Do That       A man is stopped by police at a sobriety check roadblock. “Sir,”...
Nov 16, 2008

remembering dad
    Dad, the Great Depression and Day Work       (I heard this story many times from my half-siblings as I grew up....
Nov 15, 2008

meanwhile, at d.o.t....
       Your Tax Dollars At Work       A man was watching as a state DOT truck pulled up near his workplace. The...
Nov 15, 2008

epitaph
           About Those Footprints...       Where you saw only one set of footprints......
Nov 14, 2008

night launch
    Night Launch Soon - Updated     Space shuttle Endeavour is set to lift-off at 7:55 p.m. this evening.   Time-Warner...
Nov 14, 2008

broken toes, broken hearts, and the important tasks
    ...and a time to every purpose under heaven       I’ve got every reason in the world to be in a downer...
Nov 14, 2008

aaaarrrggghh! (part 2)
    Sheba Was The Toe Truck Driver     The still far too adorable ShebaDoll drove me to the clinic tonight. Yep, the danged toe is...
Nov 13, 2008

aaaarrrggghh!
    Just My Luck Tonight       Walking towards the kitchen to check on the cats, shoeless of course, I managed to jam my...
Nov 13, 2008

yet another political joke
    This one is courtesy of the great western state of Montana...       A vacationer from New York found his way into a...
Nov 13, 2008

a good joke is still a good joke :-)
    (Just another reworked funny, no matter who you voted for. Have a laugh! It's still funny!)             ...
Nov 13, 2008

reflections
    Just a little thought before bedtime   From a collection of Franciscan meditations   Peace be with you all, ~Smorg~   *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*                                              Reflections...
Nov 12, 2008

omg! kill it with fire!
    Do It Yourself Plastic Surgery   A cosmetic surgery junkie injected cooking oil into her face.   From the article: "Her...
Nov 12, 2008

a request for veteran's day
    GOLO's Time To Speak To/Of Our Veterans     I have a request, my friends of GOLO. Please BLOG about your own personal experiences...
Nov 11, 2008

the breast of times...
      The BEST breast cancer awareness ad EVER!     All I can say is, "Brilliant!"  
Nov 11, 2008

another tuesday, another election day
         A Morning Thought   (From a collection of Franciscan meditations)   Peace be with you...
Nov 11, 2008

the first deportation
      According to history as deduced by Anglican bishop James Ussher in the 1650's in his 'history' book "The...
Nov 10, 2008

the spirit of '76'
    Mission Accomplished; Nixon Snickers From The Grave   (CNN-Washington) - Only 16 percent of those questioned in a...
Nov 10, 2008

for everyone
    A Prayer For You All This Day         I ask God that His confirmations may encompass you, That...
Nov 9, 2008

it's caturday!
    Meet Maru, The Japanese Psycho Cat     Apparently, Maru is very big in Japan...   Maru is an overweight male Scottish...
Nov 8, 2008

meanwhile, in an internet chat room...
    Henny Youngman Would Be Proud       (HotBabe4U)  I haven't seen you around this chat room before. Are...
Nov 8, 2008

those nice young men in the clean white coats...
    They're Coming To Take Them Away        Caption these two happy people before they went to prison last month...  ...
Nov 7, 2008

and behind door number three...
    Could it be....a Magic 8-Ball?       I've been afk all day due to work and being in Durham for an art exhibit. I get...
Nov 6, 2008

the day after...
    The Day After: A Post-Election Poem   The election is over, The result is known; The will of the people Is...
Nov 5, 2008

the day after...
    The Day After: A Post-Election Poem   The election is over, The result is known; The will of the people Is...
Nov 5, 2008

breaking news: chicago
    BREAKING ELECTION NEWS - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS       Bill Ayers casts his vote at Beluah Shoesmith Elementary School in...
Nov 4, 2008

an election day meditation
       A Franciscan meditation on election day.   Peace be with you all this day, ~Smorg~      *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*                        No...
Nov 4, 2008

my, how times have changed
    Mississippi Newspaper Endorses Obama       Not much of a story there, eh?    The Clarion-Ledger...
Nov 3, 2008

winning animal photos
    National Geographic Announces Best Wild Animal Photos of 2008        "He would jump all over me, then run...
Nov 3, 2008

when your eyes get in the smoke...
             I've Just Seen A Face                        ...
Nov 2, 2008

time for the morning
    "Today Is A Once-In-A-Lifetime Event"       A Franciscan meditation for the morning.   Peace...
Nov 2, 2008

when satire becomes prophecy
    The Most Brilliantly Prophetic Satire EVER       Maybe this will help those who just didn't get the SATIRE of the previous...
Nov 1, 2008

before joe was a plumber...
        Meet Roy The Forklift Driver     Sometimes satire is prophetic. Behold! The front page of the legendary satire...
Nov 1, 2008

where have you gone, charlton heston? our nation turns its lonely eyes to you...
        Nice Idol You've Got There       Did you know that a group of evangelical Christians have declared...
Oct 31, 2008

haloween in the heavens
            Witch Head Nebula         As the name implies, this reflection...
Oct 31, 2008

me-er than me
    A Franciscan meditation for the morning...   peace be with you, ~Smorg~   *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*   "Today...
Oct 31, 2008

smorg's rejected halloween costumes
            Halloween Costumes I've Considered But Never Really Wore     (mainly because Sheba...
Oct 30, 2008

for the morning, from last night
    A Franciscan meditation...   Peace be with you all, ~Smorg~     *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*                                Out...
Oct 29, 2008

maybe it's not impossible
    A Franciscan meditation before bedtime...    Peace be with you all, ~Smorg~     *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*                                Out...
Oct 28, 2008

christian leader announces endorsement of ...
    "We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another."                         ...
Oct 28, 2008

happy happy birthday, humans!
        (Lilith Points And Giggles)                                              Oct...
Oct 28, 2008

a mental image to carry you through the day...
         Your Headline Of The Day       Presented to give you a mental image to divert you from your...
Oct 28, 2008

for sandra...
    --->LINK          ...
Oct 28, 2008

your evening moment of zen
    A Meditation Before Sleep        It's bedtime. Here is your moment of Zen, in the form of an actual headline:                   "Donny,...
Oct 27, 2008

i was just lowering my blood pressure, dear
    Would You Pull My Finger, Please? Doctor's Orders, You Know       The gas best known for being used in many stink...
Oct 27, 2008

an unexpected endorsement
    The Prophecies of Ronald Reagan         In the 80's, I was a huge fan of Ronald Reagan. I voted for...
Oct 27, 2008

y'all can hush up now....
          I Voted Today!         I want to thank each and every one of you that has...
Oct 27, 2008

afk for another long weekend
           As Only God Has Seen      Sheba and I are off for yet another 'weekend'. Last week, it...
Oct 23, 2008

a pome before bedtime
    ANN OWED TWO THE SPELL CHECKER       I have a spelling checker -  It came with my PC  It plane...
Oct 22, 2008

who needs acorn when you have ypm?
    CA GOP Vote Registration Contractor Arrested for Registration Fraud, Perjury     This just in as Brad is headed over to...
Oct 22, 2008

mccain: vip's should get 'special treatment' under the dmca
    I'm Rich! I'm a Senator! I Deserve Special Treatment! Nevermind that law that I fully support and voted for!     John McCain's...
Oct 22, 2008

methinks we think too much (repost)
                    No Such Thing           "There...
Oct 22, 2008

international caps lock day!!!!!
    TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! (note the appropriate application of the 'picket fence' on the headline)     THIS...
Oct 22, 2008

methinks we think too much
                No Such Thing           "There...
Oct 22, 2008

what do you see?
    What Do You See?     I find that images can sometimes bring about interesting thoughts as I view them. Natural events especially...
Oct 20, 2008

kairos - day 4 - closing
                    Kairos Closing         The...
Oct 19, 2008

kairos - day 3 begins
    Kairos - Day 3 Begins      Tons of work done in the kitchen yesterday. I had to make two delivery runs to NCCIW, even...
Oct 18, 2008

kairos - day 2 begins
  Day One is complete.   Sheba and I got to meet the inside team. This team is special for me this time around. On the team is another GOLO’er, whom...
Oct 17, 2008

"it never hurts to consider leaving the stage in the same direction from which you arrived." - john stewart
    Since you guys seem obsessed with blogging about politics tonight, thought I'd pass along this little item from Reuters to fuel your late-night blogging comments desires.   Or,...
Oct 16, 2008

kairos, kronos and a labor of love
(originally posted early this morning...Snow White's blog encouraged me to re-post now)   "The holy land is everywhere."      ...
Oct 16, 2008

kairos, kronos and a labor of love
    "The holy land is everywhere."                                           -...
Oct 16, 2008

sitting out this debate
    Not ruining my mindset as I prepare for yet another Kairos weekend beginning tomorrow by watching the debate tonight. After the first one, they all seem to sound just...
Oct 15, 2008

the great mccain-obama race
    The Great McCain – Obama Intercontinental Auto Race        In an event that few have heard of, Senator John...
Oct 14, 2008

the poll that hasn't been wrong in 40 years
    Obama Wins Scholastic News Election Poll Almost 250,000 (a quarter of a million) kids voted by paper ballot or online     By...
Oct 14, 2008

you go, girl!
              Wanda Sykes For         Treasury Secretary!       Wanda...
Oct 14, 2008

you call that a halloween costume??
    For your morning's entertainment, we now present...            ***The WORST Halloween Costumes of All...
Oct 14, 2008

fear - the past is not the future
             Fear Is So Yesterday         "Fear is always counseling...
Oct 14, 2008

breaking news - obama and the terrorists
    Obama Undeniably Linked To Weather Underground   ...
Oct 13, 2008

boredom means it's time for another...
    Caption This - Sunday Afternoon Edition     Oh, why not? It's a lazy Sunday afternoon. Plug something in and come up with a caption....
Oct 12, 2008

baby jane strikes back from the grave
    Smoke 'em if you've got 'em      By Roger Ebert on October 11, 2008 6:46 AM   This stamp honoring...
Oct 12, 2008

ands, take-aways, timeses, g'zindas and really big numbers
    Just A Thought      Someone was speaking of the national debt on NPR yesterday and used the term "astronomical numbers"....
Oct 11, 2008

it's the weekend!
    It's the weekend!   I've got a ton of work to do tomorrow. Gotta work my regular job, then head over to the church and bake 100 dozen cookies (Kairos is coming...
Oct 10, 2008

some handy financial definitions
    Financial Definitions For The Present Economy       (This is not intended to insult any of you who may find these...
Oct 10, 2008

palin wears a flag pin, a blue star pin and...uh, where'd it go?
    Maybe She Shook Hands With That Albanian Guy Who Stole Bush's Watch...?     (click photo for larger. Photo on left is of Palin...
Oct 9, 2008

...turn the other cheek
    Somewhere on a city street...      A driver did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk even though he could have beaten...
Oct 9, 2008

a more peaceful end to the day
  Power Perk     "The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own.   You...
Oct 8, 2008

imagine if the obamas had hooked up with a violently anti-american group in league with the government of iran.
    Ran across this item recently on Slate.com. For your evening's political rantings, here 'tis. Meanwhile, I'm gonna go watch 'Bones'. Knock yerselves out. ;-)   By...
Oct 8, 2008

power perk
               Power Perk     "The best years of your life are the ones...
Oct 7, 2008

for professionals only
               I Am A Professional !        Do NOT...
Oct 7, 2008

the sham called walid shoebat
    The Continuing Absurdity of Walid Shoebat By Richard Bartholomew Sun Sep 28,...
Oct 6, 2008

guess this means we don't get to ride the tilt-a-whirl...
    They Don't Call It The 'Crazy Bus' For Nothing, Lady        Sheri Pinkerton became trapped when the Crazy...
Oct 6, 2008

before monday begins...
    No Matter What You May Have Heard       "There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best...
Oct 6, 2008

before monday begins...
    No Matter What You May Have Heard      "There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best...
Oct 5, 2008

i guess $700 billion just wasn't enough...
    President Bush realizes too late that $700,000,000,000 just wasn't enough.
Oct 5, 2008

i would ask you how many cows you have but...
    From the W-T-6thLetter files, courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security...     For the owners of Krochmal Farm, it was the...
Oct 5, 2008

just a thought to begin the day
    My dad had quite a spiritual and philosophical side. For your day's meditation, I offer one of his favorite sayings that has grown even more profound in my thoughts as I have...
Oct 5, 2008

re: cynthia mckinney, green party candidate blog
    Saw this online a while back. I think it's supposed to be humor.   Of course, she did say the US killed 5,000 after Katrina...
Oct 2, 2008

late evening pic to caption
    Caption This Man Who Appears To Be Outmatched       --->Difficulty Handicap: NO Sarah Palin References<---   ;-)    ...
Oct 1, 2008

veep debate tomorrow night - anyone got the odds yet?
    Preliminary Estimation of Odds of Palin's Performance in the Vice Presidential Debate Tomorrow Night       Will Palin...
Oct 1, 2008

mccain to sell the house
    "I'll have my staff get back to you about which one..."     Got $12 million burning a hole in your pockets? Need a new...
Oct 1, 2008

breaking news from the mccain campaign
    John McCain Announces Plan To Pay For Possible One Trillion Dollar Wall Street Bailout     WASHINGTON, D.C. - In one of the most...
Sep 30, 2008

palin's biggest secret exposed!
    Just Days Before The Vice Presidential Debate, The Secret Is No More For Governor Palin     In a stunning revelation today, GOP...
Sep 30, 2008

sarah palin interview answer generator
    Computer Generated Sarah Palin Answers To Important Questions   Knock yourselves out. :-)     Sample:   Q:...
Sep 30, 2008

earth versus the spacemen! (for real!)
    Help Defend The Earth! Do It For The Children!   NASA Astronaut in Space Challenges Earthlings in Chess Match   HOUSTON...
Sep 30, 2008

economy, churches, giving, debt...
    A Serious Request For Input From Others     I know it's early, and many are at work and commenting/blogging from there. But I do...
Sep 30, 2008

happy new year 5769!
    L'shanah tovah, y'all!      ...In the seventh month, on the first of the month, there shall be a sabbath for you, a remembrance...
Sep 29, 2008

mondays always need a miracle
    Be A Habitual Miracle Maker       "This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you...
Sep 29, 2008

mondays always need a miracle
    Be A Habitual Miracle Maker       "This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you...
Sep 28, 2008

mccain caught swearing at obama during debate
    I, for one, am Outraged!   --->Video Link...
Sep 28, 2008

after the debate...
    It's Saturday night, the night after the debate, somewhere in suburbia...
Sep 27, 2008

your headline of the day
    When Headline Writers Go Bad       From 'The Brooklyn Paper' ...
Sep 27, 2008

feed me, seymore!
    Electron microscope photograph of the suckers on the tenticle of a squid.     Each sucker--about 400 micrometers wide, or a little...
Sep 26, 2008

your musical moment of friday night zen...
         "The Ballad Of Sarah Palin"       ...
Sep 26, 2008

sarah palin is a space alien!
  Mysterious image has apeared in corn field in Ohio   Perhaps explaining why Governor Palin is so hard to see, her 'secret undisclosed location' may in...
Sep 26, 2008

sarah palin nude photos to be published by penthouse tomorrow
    ------------A------------------B----------------------------C--------D-----------------E-------------------------     Gotcha!   Just...
Sep 25, 2008

will bill o'really have an aneurism on live tv tonight?
    What Happens When A Hack Gets Hacked?      (copy source: Wired Magazine online)   A hacker...
Sep 23, 2008

hair lost in car crash
  Sep 23 1969   An article in the Northern Illinois University student newspaper The Northern Star propagates the rumor that "Paul...
Sep 23, 2008

11 dead in shooting at school in finland
 Shooter was questioned by police on Monday, but released School was on fire and gunman may have had explosives Gunman dies...
Sep 23, 2008

your headline moment of zen
    Headline of the Day, courtesy of Yahoo! News -                   McCain,...
Sep 23, 2008

the internet legend continues!
  One Thousand!   Internet legend Henry Earl was arrested once again today. This marks his 1,000th arrest for non-violent, alcohol related offenses.   From...
Sep 22, 2008

george will rips mccain a new one
    ABC Panel Tears Into McCain   Conservative columnist/commentator George Will:    "The question is: Who in this...
Sep 21, 2008

whatcha gonna do....whatcha gonna do...
    ...Bad Puns, Bad Puns...  1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. 2....
Sep 21, 2008

p.r. disaster for mt. olive police
  They Decided The Shotgun Sings The Song     The Mount Olive Police Department has a major public relations disater on their hands. I'm sure...
Sep 21, 2008

honey, my nose is stopped up...
    Thought you might like a little something to help you out on a Saturday night, guys. You can thank me later.     S ZARRINTAN (2008)....
Sep 20, 2008

yeah, i know it's a real pain in the ...
  We guys really do not like that one part of the annual physical exam that requires us to temporarily change our name to ‘Ben Dover’.    Medical professionals...
Sep 19, 2008

the only sticker i want on my car
  FINALLY!   The perfect election year sticker!   (click image for larger)
Sep 19, 2008

the turning away
    (The question of a soldier being awarded a Navy Cross instead of a Medal of Honor reminded me of this old blog of mine. - from earlier today.)       (originally...
Sep 18, 2008

the turning away
  (The question of a soldier being awarded a Navy Cross instead of a Medal of Honor reminded me of this old blog of mine.)       (originally...
Sep 18, 2008

"the miracle that john mccain helped create!"
  Adviser says McCain helped create the BlackBerry     MIAMI—Move over, Al Gore. You may lay claim to the Internet, but John McCain helped...
Sep 16, 2008

"the miracle that john mccain helped create!"
 Adviser says McCain helped create the BlackBerry   MIAMI—Move over, Al Gore. You may lay claim to the Internet, but John McCain helped create the BlackBerry.   At...
Sep 16, 2008

greatest internet idea ever! from the wall street journal..
  On The Cutting Edge of Internet Technology, WSJ Announces Major Web Page Upgrade   Smorg's note: I know this is kinda techie-geek stuff, but see if...
Sep 15, 2008

looking for a church? this probably won't help...
  Not_So_Dumb (and Darwin) reminded me of this one.   :-)     Top Ten Reasons To Be An Episcopalian      10)...
Sep 15, 2008

if sarah palin was your mom...
    Sarah Palin has picked out an All-American set of names for her children. There's Track, Trig, Bristol,...
Sep 14, 2008

from the people who brought you john edwards' love child...
  New Issue Of The National Enquirer Hits The Stands Today   (well, they DID get the scoop on the MSM with the Edwards story...this item...
Sep 12, 2008

a different view of 9/11
  NASA Remembers     "The world changed today. What I say or do is very minor compared to the significance of what happened to our country...
Sep 11, 2008

a different view of 9/11
  NASA Remembers     "The world changed today. What I say or do is very minor compared to the significance of what happened to our country...
Sep 11, 2008

just for fun (i think)
  It's the End of the World   :       A Handy List for being 'RaptureReady'   I...
Sep 10, 2008

you call that 'lipstick'?
    Speaking of pigs...
Sep 10, 2008

it seemed such a great marketing idea at the time...
  Home Team Wins, Customers Get A Discount. Great Idea, Right?   On the Monday following each Arkansas State home game, a store that sells Arkansas State...
Sep 9, 2008

procrastination
    Okay, I've put this off and still want to delay it.  See, I'm part of a 'retreat' that will happen in October. I'm one of the team members who will be there to guide and...
Sep 5, 2008

what's in a name?
  Some celebrities have mountains, or cities or bridges named for them. Others, it turns out, are graced with having their names given to new species of animals as they are discovered. For...
Sep 5, 2008

decisions, decisions
  Okay, I've got two good articles that I could post here for blogs. One is a straight-up report on Wasilla, Alaska being the methamphetamine capital of the state. ...
Sep 5, 2008

just a thought before bedtime
    Sowing Seeds of Peace Lord make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon Where...
Sep 4, 2008

on the occassion of mccain's acceptance speech...
    Waffle House Museum Opens In Atlanta      (WSB Radio) -- There's the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum...
Sep 4, 2008

but can she parallel park?
    You know, Sarah Palin might be pretty cool after all.   Rumor has it that she was the first NASCAR fan in Alaska.   That's why she named...
Sep 3, 2008

rnc goes to war
    RNC Declares NPR  a Terrorist Organization     Amy Goodman, host of the independent news program "Democracy...
Sep 2, 2008

obama sent me a text announcement
    NOW I know why McCain's message about his Veep pick didn't get to me today...
Aug 29, 2008

just a thought about palin as veep...
    McCain has picked Sarah Palin of Alaska to be his vice president. I find this most interesting, frankly.   Other than her value as eye candy, I guess he picked...
Aug 29, 2008

auto accidents/cell phones study released
    Study Indicates Car Accidents Are A Leading Cause Of...      WASHINGTON D.C. - Study results released by The Department of...
Aug 28, 2008

as the kitty cat flies...
    Winged Cats Discovered In Western China   (ryoung had best be on the lookout)   Winged cats have been known to exist...
Aug 28, 2008

blixx-kreiged (6)
  (part six - series conclusion)     I have chosen this path… not to fit a mold… not to fit a trend… not...
Aug 27, 2008

blixx-kreiged (5)
    (part five)     Raising a child who is ‘different’ is a remarkable experience.  I’m not sure that ‘remarkable’...
Aug 26, 2008

blixx-krieged (4)
    (Part Four)     I was in the best physical condition of my life during the time of Aaron’s recovery from surgery. He was wheelchair...
Aug 25, 2008

bulls, borg and blixx
  Just a quick post to let you know that Part Four of the Blixx-kreiged blog will be posted around 5:00 today (instead of the usual 7:00 pm).   This is because tomorrow...
Aug 25, 2008

your sunday evening moment of zen
    This qualifies as tonight's Zen moment only because you can't make up stuff like this:     BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. -- The...
Aug 24, 2008

hide the forks!
    First they came for our guns... Then they came for our knives...     The Daily Mail of London (a legendary tabloid gossip rag)...
Aug 24, 2008

aawm gwanna kit-boodie
    Heading out for the evening to watch the 'midgets' of the Micro Wrestling Federation wow the crowd at the Men's Club in Raleigh tonight.   Blixx, Meatball,...
Aug 23, 2008

yip-eeee
    “We want to give you a chance to talk to our candidate and to restate our demand that Pigasus be given Secret Service protection...
Aug 23, 2008

for trueblue...
    Cops Do Have a Sense of Humor       "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch out...
Aug 23, 2008

blixx-kreiged (3)
    (part three)      The surgery was going to be complicated. The surgeons explained to us that it would involve surgically breaking...
Aug 22, 2008

michael phelps returns
    An Exclusive from The Onion    ORLANDO—Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist and SeaWorld main attraction Michael Phelps...
Aug 22, 2008

blixx-kreiged (2)
    (part two)         Naturally, Aaron asked what that meant for him. I told him he would be four feet tall or less...
Aug 21, 2008

blixx-kreiged
    (Part One of Six)       When my son was five years old, he had an accident.  The heavy lid of his oak toy box fell upon...
Aug 20, 2008

of midgets, micros and old blogs...
    With my son Blixx and his fellow entertainers from Micro Wrestling Federation performing this Saturday in Raleigh, I gave some thought to re-posting a blog series I wrote and...
Aug 19, 2008

fayetteville bans children's memorial
       Young Athletes Forbidden By City To Memorialize Fallen Skateboards      Even with an election looming this fall...
Aug 19, 2008

the epiphany of the smorg
      Have you ever wondered what being in church with Smorg is like?       The preacher’s sermon last Sunday...
Aug 19, 2008

as the evening comes to a close...
  Your Sunday evening moment of Zen.      The real reason your fun weekend turns into Monday morning.   Grins and snickels...
Aug 17, 2008

the sanctity of marriage
          A Christian Perspective On       The Sanctity of Marriage        The...
Aug 17, 2008

it's hurricane man!
    Caption THIS!     ABC News used this picture of what looks like a man in his underwear using his awesome powers to fell trees and stop...
Aug 17, 2008

**breaking news**
    Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins ("Left Behind" books) Declare Obama is NOT the Antichrist (dangit)     By...
Aug 15, 2008

so, them rooskies want poland, too, do they!
      If only we had a REAL candidate running for president... 
Aug 15, 2008

they're coming baaack
    (Shameless promotion follows)     Blixx and Micro Wrestling Federation Return   I was asked recently what's up...
Aug 14, 2008

an image to ponder
      Your Wednesday Evening Moment of Zen     This bizarre scene shows the cloud-streaked limb of Saturn in front of the...
Aug 13, 2008

(repost) the fairest of all...
        In an especially good and creative mood on this date a few decades ago, God paid a visit to west Texas to show off his latest creation, a little red...
Aug 13, 2008

man arrested because a woman knocked on his door....or something like that
      Man Arrested For Violation Of "No Contact" Order     PORTSMOUTH — Two months after he held a woman...
Aug 13, 2008

the fairest of all...
        In an especially good and creative mood on this date a few decades ago, God paid a visit to west Texas to show off his latest creation, a little red...
Aug 13, 2008

bigfoot *really* found...?
   Bigfoot Body: “Georgia Gorilla” Will Shock The World   Posted by:...
Aug 12, 2008

it's zen time again...
      Your Tuesday Night Video Moment of Zen      --->LINK:...
Aug 12, 2008

new border fence signs
    (Note: This is NOT satire. I mean, even The Onion couldn't dream this stuff up!)      PETA Asks Feds For Permission...
Aug 12, 2008

meals, medicine and a miracle
(originally posted January 16, 2008)       Is God A 92-Year Old Black Woman?     I’m a born skeptic....
Aug 11, 2008

van gogh's got nothing on this, baby...
   Dark Clouds of the Carina Nebula     What dark forms lurk in the mists of the Carina Nebula? These ominous figures are...
Aug 10, 2008

it's caturday!
    Your moment of Caturday zen.   (meanwhile, I'm going to the Durham Bulls game with Sheba!)
Aug 9, 2008

mormon missionary and a dog named booger
    Did Cloning of Dog Blow Her Cover?     The woman who paid US$50,000 to clone her beloved pit bull could be the same woman accused...
Aug 8, 2008

chill out, man!
             Losing My Cool     Today looked like it was going to be pretty good....
Aug 7, 2008

do you know this guy?
    Who Is This?    This one may be a bit tough. You've seen him plenty of times. And you probably don't know he's French-Candadian.   Care...
Aug 7, 2008

so you think your kids can get on your nerves..?
  Whenever your children are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children. After creating heaven...
Aug 6, 2008

here's something everyone can argue over...
         The WORST SONG Of ALL TIME    (Yet another 'Top 10' for your evening's debatable pleasures. Have at it!)      BAHA...
Aug 5, 2008

finger-lickin' good in fallujah
      KFC Sizzles in Fallujah - Popular Chicken Chain A Success  --Fox News 'Fox And Friends', July 31, 2008    ...
Aug 5, 2008

hukt on fonix wurkt 4 me
    One Day In A Reading Class...      A class of five-year old students are learning to read.   Yesterday one...
Aug 4, 2008

sexual assaults in the us military
      "When our sons and daughters put their lives on the line to defend the rest of us, the last thing they should fear is being attacked by one of...
Aug 4, 2008

yet another 'toon of political satire
      Hey, look what it did for Britney!
Aug 4, 2008

just a thought...
    Past Tense, Future Perfect       "Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could.    Some...
Aug 4, 2008

oh, those sexy democrats
    Tired of all the media attention (not to mention lustful looks by women) on younger, attractive, sexy democrat polititicans, our good friends over at RightWingNews.com today...
Aug 4, 2008

how many does this make? about 117 so far?
    Al-Qaeda "Number Two" al-Zawahiri reported injured by US missile     Which begs the question: What do al-Qaeda and...
Aug 2, 2008

your moment of friday night , er, something...
    In honor of NASA turning 50 this week, we now turn on the WayBack Machine and bring you from 1961...   Swedish surfer-rockabilly band The Spotnicks...
Aug 1, 2008

let us begin caturday a little early...
    Now I'm missing Benson and the General...   So, here's the story:   Man found guilty of attempted murder after shooting...
Aug 1, 2008

so this bear walks up to this dog, see...
    The Un-Bearable Lightness of Friendship      I thought this might be a nice way to end the day. Click ...
Jul 31, 2008

an oldie just for laughs
    (Note: This is NOT my theory. Even though it's true...)   This is the theory of cat gravity, which is my pet theory.    Cats,...
Jul 30, 2008

breaking news: us makes trade with uk
        U.S. Trades Alito To British Supreme Court In Six-Judge Deal   ...
Jul 30, 2008

ending the day as i began it...
           It Begins With Us        As long as we think of peace as the absence of war,...
Jul 29, 2008

does this tin-foil hat make my bunz look big?
         This Day In History:             JULY 29, 1921     The...
Jul 29, 2008

h.r. 6615 - gitmo act of 2008
    In case you missed this important piece of legislation to deal with enemy combatants in U.S. custody, introduced last week in the U.S. House of Representatives....
Jul 29, 2008

another famous who is it
    Okay, Leif was easy. This one should be too. You know, one male, one female mug shot to balance the reporting...
Jul 29, 2008

tough one to guess
  And there he is...   Then and Now.   Proof that heroin causes severe hair loss.   ;-)
Jul 29, 2008

as the day begins
              It Begins With Us        As long as we think of peace as the absence...
Jul 29, 2008

just a friendly note while you were busy with your military in iraq and afghanistan...
             Cuba 2.0      Russian military "considering stationing...
Jul 27, 2008

quote of the week
    "If they hadn't shot down the fourth plane, it would've hit the dome,"       ...
Jul 26, 2008

lulabye
    It must be Caturday...   (caption if you wish)   :-)
Jul 26, 2008

do you seriously want to see that birthday suit?
    Mick Jagger is 65 years old today.    Alas, he's still 99 years younger than the Oldest Man On Earth...   ...
Jul 26, 2008

it's hurricane season...
    Got Your Sporks?     Government thought it had spent 42% of Katrina aid to purchase sporks   For...
Jul 25, 2008

how about it, golo'ers?
    How About We Demand An Official State Rock Song?    In Oklahoma, they are asking for input for an official state rock song. ...
Jul 24, 2008

tell us what you really think of england...
    If ever, oh ever, a whizz there was...      A tourist who relieved himself over a live railway line at a south London station...
Jul 24, 2008

one too many nose jobs
  Anyone seen my super glue?    Last night I posted a picture of the 2nd century Roman Elvis (--->LINK)    For...
Jul 24, 2008

guns, national parks and..
    Charlton Heston meets God.   (probably not in a national park, though) 
Jul 24, 2008

are you roman tonight...
    The Evils of Rome   Or is that the Elvis of Rome??   The 2nd century Roman Elvis is in fact a genuine marble acroterion ...
Jul 23, 2008

pay no attention to that man behind the curtain
    The Great and Powerful KOS   In the course of political discourse here, I often see a disparaging comment...
Jul 22, 2008

...and a side of greens
    So, she married this chef, see...?         After I left for work this morning, Sheba went to the fridge to...
Jul 21, 2008

from the wral weather center...
  Winds on Tuesday will be 669,600,000 M.P.H. !??    Tuesday Mostly sunny and very hot with highs in the lower 100s. Even though...
Jul 21, 2008

i know it's sunday, but...
    I wasn't here for Caturday.   Caption, anyone?    
Jul 20, 2008

advice for brides to be:
    When NOT To Hyphenate Your Married Name      This slideshow of actual newspaper wedding announcements begs...
Jul 20, 2008

anyone seen my nail gun?
    It's a 'man thing'.   You wouldn't understand.   ;-)   ...
Jul 17, 2008

agatha christie would be impressed
    Strangest. Suicide. EVER   Thomas Hickman drove through New Mexico, police say, until his Jeep...
Jul 16, 2008

israeli discovery
    Israeli Lifeguard Finds John McCain's Frisbee   ---LINK...
Jul 16, 2008

wedding leaves 'em scattered, covered and crying in the parking lot
  And The Bride Smoked Newports...     Awesome slide show of a Waffle House wedding in Gwinnett, Georgia. You can't make up stuff like this!...
Jul 16, 2008

today began like this...
    I knew it was gonna be a good day when the news reads like these gems of the day:     Irony of the Day:   A...
Jul 15, 2008

it must be 'killer grannies' day
    Now, Grandma wants to take out a $100k policy on YOU, grandson...       CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --...
Jul 15, 2008

your morning just got better!
  You know it's gonna be a good day when the news reads like these gems of the day:     Irony of the Day:   A man...
Jul 15, 2008

oh, the irony...
    I feel sorry for the guy, but the irony is too much to ignore...   COLUMBIA TUSCULUM – A 25-year-old man is in serious condition at...
Jul 14, 2008

4, er, 5 dead in ohio (and florida, georgia, north carolina...)
    Now Grandma wants to take out a $100k policy on YOU, grandson...       CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --...
Jul 14, 2008

'lost' john lennon interview aired by bbc
    Imagine: The Beatles Were A Christian Band     An unheard interview with JOHN LENNON has revealed the late singer believed his...
Jul 13, 2008

white supremicist joins naacp
    or:  Could You Please Explain Why You Joined THIS Political Party?      Wonkette says,"This may come as...
Jul 13, 2008

meet your green party candidate for president
  Here she is, ladies and gentlemen.    Presenting your Green Party candidate for the presidency of the United States of America: Cynthia McKinney....
Jul 12, 2008

...and still undefeated
    Train continues winning streak in long-running grudge match: Train Versus Truck    CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Officials will...
Jul 11, 2008

i saw a werewolf with a chinese menu in his hand...
    ...looking for a place called Lee Ho Fooks        "Earlier, the Beijing Catering Trade Association (BETA)...
Jul 11, 2008

south carolina is soooo gay...
  Maybe they'll finally know what a 'hootie' an a 'blowfish' are...?      This may come as a surprise to many South Carolinians,...
Jul 11, 2008

methane, global warming and ...
 (link fixed)   Jurassic WHAT..?    ...what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs    ...
Jul 11, 2008

meanwhile in the classifieds...
    Hmm. My daughter's name is Jennifer...   (click image for larger version)
Jul 11, 2008

oooh willooow....
  New Evidence Discovered In Willow's Bathroom    Secret, spy satellite television images from an undisclosed source at the Department...
Jul 10, 2008

free food!
  In case you didn't catch it on the news, Chick-Fil-A is offering a Free Meal to Everyone tomorrow!   Everyone, that is, who comes into the restaurant in a cow costume....
Jul 10, 2008

okay, so this guy is filled with the holy spirit...
  Okay? I mean, this has happened to him before. He feels the spirit and falls down in church, like he's done many times before.   Since this happened in America, you can...
Jul 10, 2008

you liked him yesterday, you'll love him today!
    The Winner of today's coveted Dumb Ahrzz Of The Day Award is...      Recall that Dallas County, Texas commissioner, John...
Jul 10, 2008

keep your laws off of my dead body
  Begging the question: Is there sex after death?     Recall the recent case in Wisconsin where three men wee accused of digging up a corpse and...
Jul 9, 2008

okay, let's have some golo-style fun tonight
  YOU Name It!      First off: That is NOT a picture of the ferret I'm referring to...     An article...
Jul 8, 2008

salvation thru gay marriage
            Religious Conservatives Hoping the Issue of Homosexual Marriage Can Help the GOP Come From Behind ...
Jul 8, 2008

...on broken radios
(repost from last night, late)     "I knew a lot of Sam Stones" - John Prine          ...
Jul 8, 2008

jackadoo-dah-daze...
  Since Jackadoo let us all know that he's about to get married again (and gave us too much info about his personal habits at the same time), I thought I'd do a little blog here...
Jul 8, 2008

as the earworm turns...
    It's time we stop, children, what's that sound...      US company claims it is ready to build a microwave...
Jul 8, 2008

well, it *is* a stimulus check...
  Stimulate This...?      The Adult Internet Market Research Company (AIMRCo) identified an "uncharacteristic" increase...
Jul 7, 2008

...on broken radios
    "I knew a lot of Sam Stones" - John Prine           Sam Stone    ©John...
Jul 7, 2008

wow! the iraq war is over!
    (You read it here first, direct from Fox News)     BAGHDAD —  Iraq's prime minister said yesterday that the government...
Jul 6, 2008

headline of the day
    For your Sunday ponderings, here is today's Headline Of The Day, courtesy of MSNBC.com:                   Panda...
Jul 6, 2008

tofu'led
    (And you thought 'vegetarian' was just an ancient american-indian word for 'bad hunter')     Eating high levels of some soy...
Jul 5, 2008

terrorist disrupts 4th of july celebration
  Festive Day of Celebration Ruined By Unconscionable Act of Terror   As people in the small, North Carolina town of Cary were enjoying a festive day of...
Jul 4, 2008

whoo hoo! it's a party weekend!
  Too much fun on tap this weekend!   Blixx and my daughter are up for a weekend-long visit. They've brought along their kids as well. So, my two and three grandkids (3,...
Jul 4, 2008

til what do us part?
    The ad says it all.            ;-)    (click for larger image)
Jul 3, 2008

danger! warning, will robinson!
  "WALL-E is a moonbat liberal!" - (National Review)   "WALL-E is leading America back to its Conservative Values!" -...
Jul 2, 2008

seperated at birth...?
    Seperated At Birth - The Ultimate Comparison?     Now presented for your evening's entertainment:   Theodore...
Jul 2, 2008

like a motherless child...
    "My tears have been my food day and night, while all day long they say to me, "Where now is your God?" - Psalm 42:3     The...
Jul 2, 2008

like a motherless child...
    "My tears have been my food day and night, while all day long they say to me, "Where now is your God?" - Psalm 42:3     The...
Jul 2, 2008

"there ain't no bugs on me..."
  "There ain't no bugs on meee, there ain't no bugs on meeee. There may be bugs on some of you m..." I KILL YOU       A postcard...
Jul 1, 2008

seperated at birth
  In case anyone needs more pics to fit last night's photo theme...   :-)
Jul 1, 2008

here's the original...
  Hukt On Fonix Wurkt 4 Me   The original sign and it's creator from the anti-Sheehan protests in Crawford, Texas.   Funny, but I thought...
Jun 30, 2008

blast from the past...seperated at birth
  Marching To A Different...Drummond    During the Duke lacrosse mess, I posted this one of Duke's president and dear old Mr. Drummond.   TMed,...
Jun 30, 2008

let there be hope!
    "All the mice we treated were 100 per cent cured," lead researcher Dr. Zheng Cui told CTV News.       American...
Jun 29, 2008

since no one can tell me why to vote for mccain...
  Thought I'd give him a bit of help, since I was a certified 'McCainiac' in 2000.   OH! Don't forget! Even better than Bill Clinton, Barack Obama has fathered TWO black...
Jun 28, 2008

so, friday night is party night...
  So, what are you doing on a Friday night?   Last Friday, Blixx was in Florida for a new career experience. He and four other 'cage fighters' from Micro...
Jun 27, 2008

has your faith changed? (an informal poll)
    Are You Practicing the Faith of Your Childhood?       After reading a number of articles this...
Jun 26, 2008

what the media don't want you to know about obama
 Who is Barack Obama?    There are many things people do not know about Barack Obama.    It is every...
Jun 24, 2008

commie endorses mccain
  Yes, but is he pastor of his own church?     BBC - Tran Trong Duyet - a sprightly retiree and amateur ballroom dancer...
Jun 23, 2008

3,000 miles wide and three inches deep...
  Survey Finds 70 Percent In U.S. Believe Other Faiths Can Lead To Eternal Life   (charts link added at end of blog post)     (CBS/...
Jun 23, 2008

to make you feel safer tonight...
          Duct Tape and Cover!   (official motto, US Department of Homeland Security)    So,...
Jun 22, 2008

after all of these 'religion' blogs today...
    I think I finally got it!  
Jun 22, 2008

the words of the prophet (not) written on the subway walls...
  Looks Like It's Working...    Judging from the 'discussions' today on Christian believers and those who do not believe, I'd say the message must have...
Jun 22, 2008

it was 375 years ago today...
         June 22, 1633     The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his scientific view that the Sun,...
Jun 22, 2008

a random thought before retiring
      Leadership...   ... is learning to follow those who are behind you.
Jun 21, 2008

a kiss is just a kiss...
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let's start a fight, er, discussion
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Jun 19, 2008

that thing will put your eye out!
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Jun 18, 2008

go, girl, go!
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Jun 17, 2008

a gunny's view of 'change'
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Jun 16, 2008

what's in your wallet?
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Jun 16, 2008

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Jun 16, 2008

my old man
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Jun 15, 2008

from the files of 'what were they thinking??'
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Jun 14, 2008

if only all ap stories were so tastefully illustrated...
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Jun 13, 2008

where's vette when you need him??
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Jun 13, 2008

charlotte voted 9th best city in usa to live in...
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Jun 13, 2008

when it comes time to vote...
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Jun 13, 2008

cheetos, funyuns stocks skyrocketing
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Jun 12, 2008

on mccain's 'short list' for vice president is...
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Jun 12, 2008

montezuma's palace found
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Jun 11, 2008

speaking of political dirty money...
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Jun 11, 2008

the perfect candidate...?
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Jun 10, 2008

the horn of plenty is running empty
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Jun 10, 2008

moonbat alert
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Jun 10, 2008

your moment of zen, before turning in...
  Psalms 33:10   The Lord foils the plans of nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples...   
Jun 9, 2008

(see upper left corner...)
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Jun 8, 2008

if jumping from a flying airplane....
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Jun 8, 2008

the coolest self-portrait you'll see all week
  What an impressive image!    Your Saturday evening moment of Zen   Astronaut Mike Fossum used a digital camera to create...
Jun 7, 2008

the greatest auto anti-theft device ever
  Eye of Sauron    Steve suggested hooking your car up to a 220 volt, 40 amp circuit at home and just plugging it in. I think I may have found one better...   ...
Jun 7, 2008

if you liked iran-contra, you'll love this
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Jun 6, 2008

..but dreams never die
  There are profound events in one's life that create lasting change. Naivete and childlike innocence disappear in an instant.   June 5, 1968 was one of those days...               ...
Jun 5, 2008

...do you light a lover's fire
  The earlier blog gave us only two choices for male vocalists to choose from as the better.   I now submit for your easy listening pleasure the voice of the man I consider...
Jun 4, 2008

speaking of tequila...
  Tequila Cat!   (click image)    (not to be confused with ->THIS<-  cat) ...
Jun 3, 2008

"...and i'm floating in a most-a peculiar way"
  The Original American Skywalker      Hard to believe, but today’s spacewalk at the International Space Station was the 288th EVA...
Jun 3, 2008

wow
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Jun 2, 2008

"911...i can't get my car unlocked..."
  Woman Calls 911, Says She Can't Unlock Her Car...   She called from INSIDE THE CAR   (no word on if she was blonde)...
Jun 2, 2008

eye candy?
  What The...?    The strangest thing you'll see on Google Street Maps all year.   Well, today anyway.   :-)...
Jun 1, 2008

yet another rachel ray terrorism blog
    The photo posted with this blog is a screen grab from a newly discovered video. This video now shows conclusively that Rachel Ray is working closely with terrorist donut sleeper...
Jun 1, 2008

i've got nothing to say but it's okay
  Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released 41 years ago today.   Here is some information about the album that you may not know. Enjoy, trivia fans!     Sgt....
Jun 1, 2008

forget about rachel ray...
  (you'll have to excuse me. Sometimes my brain has a mind of its own. Your moment of satire for this Sunday afternoon)   Forget Rachael Ray, Michelle Malkin...
Jun 1, 2008

one sunday long ago...
  As I am getting ready to go to church this morning, I recall one Sunday morning, long ago.   My daughter, then about eight years old, had decided to go outside and play....
Jun 1, 2008

lighten up! it's saturday night!
  (Somewhere in Pennsylvania...)    *clop*, *clop*, *clop*   *BANG*   *clippity*, *clippity*, *clippity*                    ...
May 31, 2008

vette finds a dirty one
  A rainy day.   A Hummer.   A bikini babe.   And Vette learns the fun of off-road driving.   (I told you to always take...
May 29, 2008

there are stupid criminals....
    ...And then there is Wile E. Coyote criminal genius.   You have to see this to believe it!   ...
May 29, 2008

if you liked the neutron bomb, you're gonna love this ...
  Good news, pinko, tree-hugging, environmentally conscious comrades! New improved "green bombs" are environmentally friendly. Our enemies will now die an organic, carbon-neutral...
May 29, 2008

how'd you like one of these economic stimulus checks!
    $382,000 In Grants From Homeland Security For...   ....Let's skip paragraph one and start with paragaph two from the news item ...
May 27, 2008

a wacky liberal perspective
                Perspectives        As happens often –...
May 27, 2008

alien invasion
  What an amazing time to live in!   All that I can say is, WOW!   This photo was taken Sunday by the Mars Global Surveyor satellite in orbit around Mars. ...
May 27, 2008

porn tax
    If they tax 'babes 'n cars' pix, Vette's in big troulbe...    LOS ANGELES - California state lawmakers are considering an...
May 27, 2008

carville's secret
  James Carville's Secret              - or -   'Why...
May 26, 2008

it's towel day!
  Don't Panic! May 25 is Towel Day!   Fans of the late Douglas Adams pay tribute to him each year by celebrating Towel Day on May 25th. (This date is also...
May 25, 2008

memorial day song
  Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground (1863)     Walter Kittredge was a young New Hampshire musician who had published the Union Songbook...
May 24, 2008

ten best beer names ever
  Okay, it's subjective, but here is one writer's nominees for the coveted title of ...     Best Beer Name Ever    10....
May 23, 2008

aaahh-chooo!
  Somewhere in.....TEXAS??   A group in Santa Fe says the city is discriminating against them because they say that they're allergic to the wireless...
May 23, 2008

your identity is safe with...
  LifeLock's $1 Million Guarantee (NOT)   Todd Davis is the CEO of LifeLock, a company that offers protection from identity theft. He includes his social...
May 22, 2008

keeping a w-i-d-e stance
    It's the Senator Larry Craig 'Bobble-Foot' Stall Collectable!   Capitalizing on Senator Larry Craig's (R-wide stance)...
May 22, 2008

your video moment of zen
  (CAUTION: Adult Content)   Bet you didn't know they could FLY.   CLICK...
May 22, 2008

have a seat
  It seemed like a good idea at the time...   (click on image)  
May 21, 2008

the christian and the traffic cop
  Somewhere on a city street...    A driver did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating...
May 21, 2008

another list of 'man things'
  (from MSN)       18 Things A Grown Man Should Never Have     1. A black eye....
May 21, 2008

who's the big dog around here...
  It was a Monday moring. As Angela read her email and notes left for her online, she sees the debris of the weekend flame wars on GOLO. Being the assertive type, she decides it's time for...
May 20, 2008

another sign
  This sign was spotted in Knoxville, TN recently. It makes you wonder... WHAT where they thinking??    
May 20, 2008

looking for a church? this probably won't help!
  (Atrributed to Robin Williams, but actually has been around a long time)     Top Ten Reasons To Be An Episcopalian      10)...
May 19, 2008

speaking of signs...
  Since we're having fun with pictures of signs tonight, here's one for you.   Last September, I spotted this sign on Cary Parkway at Lochmere.  And you just KNOW that...
May 19, 2008

there's something about john...
    I *knew* there was something familiar about John McCain... 
May 18, 2008

no dogs were harmed in the creation of this blog
  (Possibly related to the 'eating dogs' blog...)    A little Jewish boy asked another little boy sitting in the doctor's office what he was seeing the doctor...
May 18, 2008

political outrage (deeverz is back)
  Now that I have your attention... (for Deeverz, cause she prolly missed it)   I believe in truth in bumper stickers. The one posted here, I believe, should sell well this...
May 17, 2008

tongue-tied and crying inside
  When Words Fail     Losing a child, even an adult child, is something I cannot fathom. I’ve never lost a child. I have known several people...
May 16, 2008

binge thinking (repost)
  (Keeping it light - in case you missed the post late last night)   I haven’t updated my profile in some time. So, presented here for your dining and dancing pleasure...
May 16, 2008

binge thinking
  I haven’t updated my profile in some time. So, presented here for your dining and dancing pleasure are more items from the randomness of thought and input that get stuck in my...
May 15, 2008

dennis moore is not in this bit...
  Hillary Meets Monty Python   Customer: "Look, matey, I know a dead parrot when I see one, and I'm looking at one right now."   ...
May 14, 2008

political outrage
  Now that I have your attention...   I believe in truth in bumper stickers. The one posted here, I believe, should sell well this election year. I simply call it "The...
May 13, 2008

pot roast tuesday?
  Seems from some posts earlier that at least three of us GOLOers are having pot roast tonight. Of course, this has absolutely nothing to do with this blog's contents.   Here's...
May 13, 2008

picture this...
  I want you get a mental image of this:    What does a woman who weighs 320 lbs look like?   Got the image fixed in your mind?   Okay,...
May 13, 2008

it was monday...
  Well, it was Monday and the computers were down...
May 13, 2008

first class customer service
(originally posted late last night)    Upgrade To First Class   On an American Airways flight from Raleigh, NC, a middle-aged,...
May 11, 2008

first-class customer service
  Upgrade To First Class        On an American Airways flight from Raleigh, NC, a middle-aged, well-to...
May 10, 2008

best recipe ever!
  And they wonder why I never got my own show on Food TV...   (click pic for larger image)  
May 9, 2008

the devil's lair (reprise)
  Seems like things must have gotten a bit testy and even 'out of hand' today. The post from Angela speaks volumes to those of us who weren't here to witness the events. A blog post this...
May 7, 2008

the devil's lair
  Into the Devil's Lair    "They said one to another, Behold! Here cometh the dreamer...Let us slay him... and we shall see what comes...
May 7, 2008

oh no! naughty books!
  Okay, lady. What's your REAL name?   A woman in Lynwood, Washington says she was 'appalled' at 'racy books' for sale in clothing store for teens.   Apparently,...
May 6, 2008

there's something i wanna axe you...
  GOLO Presents: The Book of Axe     Sheba and I originally met over the internet on the old CompuServe "CB" chat channels....
May 6, 2008

i should have turned left at albuquerque...
  May 5, 2349 BC(E)   Noah's Ark lands on Mount Ararat, according to calculations by James Ussher, Archbishop of the Church of Ireland.   Of...
May 5, 2008

one may day in ohio
   May The 4th Be With You   Kent State University, Kent Ohio   May 4, 1970           ...
May 4, 2008

strawberries are here!
  Oh yeah! Finally, the local strawberry crop is coming in. This is the perfect time for one of my most popular salads. Enjoy!   Smorg's Spinach, Strawberry, Mandarin...
Apr 30, 2008

deductive reasoning
  Astounding as it may seem, I'm regularly impressed by the demonstrations of GOLOgic, especially in political blogs and comments, that appear here.   Deductive...
Apr 30, 2008

stimulus check
  $360,000,000,000   (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)   FORT...
Apr 30, 2008

scientists discover 'legless lizard'
    "BRAZIL - The lizard was found during the expedition to the Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a 716,000ha protected area in the Cerrado. "    Smorg...
Apr 29, 2008

the long, strange trip is over...
  Inventor of LSD Dead at 102   (as posted on dosenation.com)   "A poster on reddit today has announced that Albert Hofmann,...
Apr 29, 2008

athlete inspired song
  On this day in 1981, Marilyn Barnett publicly alleged that she had a lesbian relationship for seven years with Billie Jean King, one of America's best-known female athletes and winner of...
Apr 29, 2008

memphis photo gallery
  I've posted some pictures from the Memphis adventure. I'll be posting more this week as I go through them all and get them cleaned up for proper posting. Most of these are from Beale Street....
Apr 28, 2008

on a wall in memphis...
  For Vette, apparently...   Don't worry, Vette. I didn't tell the Memphis police that the image on the wall had all the earmarks of your, er, artistic interests. ...
Apr 28, 2008

the memphis bbq adventure
  More on the trip to Memphis last week.    Memphis is a town of great culinary competition. It seems every restaurant in the downtown area claim...
Apr 28, 2008

and god created the heavens
  Creation Day (maybe)...   On this day in 4977 BC(E), part-time astronomer and full-time mystic Johannes Kepler declared that, according to his calculations, God created...
Apr 27, 2008

memphis
  Love, Peace & Chicken Grease   We’ve made it back safe and sound, if somewhat exhausted, from a week spent in Memphis, Tennessee. Sheba spent...
Apr 27, 2008

off to memphis
  Okay, Kairos was an exhausting blast! But, now that I'm completely worn out, Sheba and I are off to the airport to fly to Memphis this evening. Of course, Sheba is going to work at a professional...
Apr 20, 2008

it seemed like a good idea at the time...
  I know, I know. Every man needs a hobby, right? Well, this guy has had one for years.   But, he's also a winner of the coveted DumbAzz of the Day Award.   (from...
Apr 20, 2008

plumb wored out
  It's been an exhausting 4 days of working my day job and helping out in the Kairos kitchen. But, today is the last day. Breakfast is on its way to NCCIW now. We'll get lunch going in a...
Apr 20, 2008

a first for the pope
  For the first time ever, when the Pope addressed the crowd of 45,000 faithful in Washington, D.C., the words "Holy Christ" and "Holy Mother" were spoken in the stadium...
Apr 19, 2008

the turning away
  “This clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean…”    A memory was jogged today. I don’t...
Apr 16, 2008

"...your beloved criminals"
  Kairos Prison Ministries International   For those of you who have asked, or who are just curious, here is some information about the prison ministry that...
Apr 16, 2008

bellyachin'
  Groundbreaking Appendix Surgery Performed   American surgeons have told Sky News how they removed a man's appendix by operating through his mouth - a world...
Apr 16, 2008

lacrosse
  I don't think this really has anything to do with the Duke case. But, click on it anyway. :-)  
Apr 16, 2008

and he never made it to american idol
All My Friends Are Dead I grew up exposed to a lot of 'church' music. Mostly I heard traditional Wesleyan (Methodist) hymns. At home, Mom would listen to a variety of 'gospel'...
Apr 15, 2008

gonna rock your world
  As if you don't have enough to be paranoid about, now it looks like the gods are throwing rocks at us...   A natural gas explosion? That's disappointing to all...
Apr 15, 2008

for yogi
  Oompa Loompa Steals Yogi's High School Girlfriend   Reports say she was seen leaving the prom with a professional midget wrestler dressed as an Oompa Loompa....
Apr 15, 2008

quick thinking!
  (I posted this LATE on Saturday. Here it is again if you missed it. We need to laugh before the grumpies take over for the day)    Quick Thinking!   A...
Apr 15, 2008

bad tee shot
  Guys at work are talking of the Masters tournament and golf this week. Here's my contribution to you golfers for a slightly different story of a golfer to share with your golf nut buddies....
Apr 15, 2008

now, where did i put the milk...?
  2,640   Over the weekend, Sheba and I managed to bake 220 dozen cookies. Total time to do the baking, counting, sorting, bagging, boxing and tagging was...
Apr 14, 2008

quick thinking!
  (since the Saturday Night Sillies have begun, here's my contribution)   A man in the Florida supermarket tries to buy half a head of lettuce.   The...
Apr 12, 2008

it's caturday!
  Time to celebrate Caturday!   Meet Orazi, a 32.5 lb 'fat cat' in England.  Orazi is the weight of an average two-year old child. This fellow is so...
Apr 12, 2008

angela's secret talent
  This is for Angela and her 'secret talent'...   What's the difference between a Violinist and a Viola player?     Answer:...
Apr 12, 2008

now the fun really begins
  Hoo boy! It's that time again for me. Going to be busy as a one-legged man in an arze kickin' contest for the next ten days.   Tomorrow afternoon when I get off of work,...
Apr 10, 2008

things will change in the 21st century...
  Things That Make You Go "What The...???"   This year, Crayola celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 64 crayon box. The 64 crayon box was introduced...
Apr 10, 2008

end of the day
  Magnificent Desolation   Isolation   Peace   Your moment of zen    Time to wind down and relax now.   Photo:...
Apr 9, 2008

billy mays here!
  Where do I send the money?   :-)
Apr 9, 2008

weight loss and exercise program
  Weight Loss & Exercise Program For People Over 50 (or who feel like it)  Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at...
Apr 8, 2008

i don't know jack
  Secret Message    This past Sunday, I was cleaning off some stuff from the ushers' table at church. The table tends to serve as a catch-all for stuff...
Apr 8, 2008

ringo starr decapitated!
  I wonder where Maxwell put that silver hammer...   Liverpudlian vigilantes have taken the pruning shears to a topiary representation of Beatles skin-worrier Ringo Starr...
Apr 8, 2008

digital delivery
  How would you like to wake up to a nice gift like this on your front porch?   Quote from news item: "When I saw that bag on the front porch this morning, I got...
Apr 8, 2008

no more smart blondes?
  Don't think there are any smart blondes left in America? Meet Karen L. Nyberg, PhD., mission specialist STS-124 'Discovery', set for lift-off May 31.   Karen...
Apr 6, 2008

the truth you seek, steve...
  Here's the truth no one will admit to you about cows, Steve.    Yore pal, Smorg    (click image for larger view)  
Apr 5, 2008

lawyers ban fishnet stockings
  (No word on plunging necklines, push-up bras, breast implants, garters, 5" stilhettos, slit and/or mini-skirts....)   "In the case of fishnet tights...
Apr 4, 2008

smorg's best recipe
  Okay, so maybe not the best. But certainly the biggest!   When I do my best cooking, it's usually for 100 or more people. So, this recipe is for a larger number of servings....
Apr 4, 2008

why i married a democrat
  (told you I had one for you Deeverz)   ;-)   (click photo for larger image)      
Apr 4, 2008

guess this makes me a liberal, too
  A Day To Reflect, Remember and Thank God for Good Men       "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great...
Apr 4, 2008

you mean, 'just say no' isn't working?
  Remember when you were a teenager and knew everything?   ORLANDO, Fla. -- A recent survey that found some Florida teens believe drinking...
Apr 3, 2008

one for deeverz
  Just 'cause you need a laugh before bedtime. :-)   Yore Pal, Smorg  
Apr 3, 2008

wood news
  Note: The following item comes to us courtesy of WOOD-TV   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) -- District Court Judge Steven Servaas, fighting to keep...
Apr 3, 2008

dress code for shame
  (click image for text)   Dress Code For Shame, 2008 Political Season   (Now you know what to look for)   :-)  ...
Apr 3, 2008

a fitting tribute...?
  Proposal To Name New Public Facility In Honor Of President George W. Bush   "Looking to honor the forty-third President of the United...
Apr 2, 2008

your moment of zen
  A story that needs no words...   --->Click HERE for slideshow  ...
Apr 2, 2008

with friends like these..
  Meanwhile, in his mother's basement... I usually don't respond to those who comment without having a GOLO profile page open for one-on-one comments exchanges. But,...
Apr 2, 2008

"...and into the hole he goes"
  Graveside Service   A young preacher was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a grave side committal service at a small local cemetery...
Apr 2, 2008

foster, smorg, teddy & george
  Foster, Smorg, Teddy & George     Remember a comedian by the name of Foster Brooks? He was the funniest guy on television...
Apr 1, 2008

warm up...
  Just a little warm-up for April Fool's Day.   :-)
Mar 31, 2008

just sum puns
  SUM PUNS     (1) King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites....
Mar 30, 2008

one for blahblah :-)
  Just to cheer you up, Blahblah. :-)   You did say 'it takes a man to understand a man'.  Well, maybe this'll help!   ...
Mar 29, 2008

saturday night caption
  Time for a diversion from the vagina dialogues and what's in Deever's can.   Give it your best shot and caption this brave young fellow getting his shot.    ...
Mar 29, 2008

2nd nominee: best mugshot ever
  Best Mugshot Ever Nominee   Back in January, <LINK>I posted a pic/story that...
Mar 29, 2008

my butt fell asleep
  Okay, Huck started it! My turn now...   Two little old ladies were sitting together in church. The preacher was getting all wound up. As the sermon went on and on, one...
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Fans, volunteers and freinds of the Peak City Film Festival in historic downtown Apex, NC, November 20, 21, 22  2009.  

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"climate-gate" the story the main stream media is spiking

I'm pretty much a skeptic on MMGW too so I thought this might benefit from a wider, non blocked, Blog None...

Holiday Shoppers

black friday will lead to tortured souls

  So I will be at work @ 3 am this Friday morning. Am I looking forward to it ? No but...

do you think this happens on golo? lol

  1.Stir the pot Someone who...

golo warriors mix it up

I find it interesting to read comments about people bashing others and the finger pointing...

good morning america squashes adam lambert

The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with...

shariah law

 I got an interesting E-mail today about Muslim Shariah law. Like my last blog on Islam, "the...

what to take to bed with you

 Not a joke......     Put your car keys...

it's a first! airline fined for keeping passengers hostage on tarmac

Finally!  Just in time for the Holiday Travel Season... In the first-ever...