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90 years ago today, the powers that be declared an end to "The War to End All Wars". Today, we know that to be a naive cliche, a wistful hope that all the emotions and baseless desires we have would be washed away with the blood of millions. They thought that this type of carnage, this type of destruction would shock people into pacification. Little did they know that the human mind has the amazing capacity to disregard horrific acts when they aren't directly involved, and from those ashes 90...
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Tue, November 11, 2008 - 9:34 AM
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I'm stuck at 666 views and it's creeping me out...
Thu, October 2, 2008 - 7:30 AM
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BTW, I watched Daily Show the other night and Bill Mahre was on talking about his new movie about religion. He was asking Christians around the world what the difference was between Satan and the Anti-Christ. Do they work together? Are they the same? IS Satan the boss of the Anti-Christ? I know the answer, but I'm curious if anyone else did. (I just know, don't ask me how I know - I'm definatly not your bible-thumping type of guy)
I was on my way to polishing off the last of the gin when she walked into the office. Her long leggy look took me back to better days on the savanna, where the only girls who had her height sported hooves and horns.
Mon, September 29, 2008 - 1:23 PM
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“Mr. Kelly?” At least she could read… “Are you a private eye?” Then again… “Why, yes, Ms….?” I let the question hang like ripe fruit on the vine, which for some reason seemed an apt metaphor. “That doesn’t matter now.” When a dame who looked like that says “That doesn’t... read more
In case you missed it. Here is the Washington Post's Mensa Invitationalwhich once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary,alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply A new definition. The winners are:
Thu, September 11, 2008 - 10:16 AM
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Cashtration: The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an a--hole. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you r... read more
Instead of out on the dusty Playa?
Wed, August 27, 2008 - 10:57 AM
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I see Gemini and Admiral Tommy logged on, but unless they have a wi-fi card out at the Man, they they left themselves linked. So alone...<sniff>
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Born and raised in Berkeley during the 60's...Had my elementry school tear-gassed by that wonderful human being, Rappin' Ronnie Raygun...Dropped out of college...worked many different professions...Married too young...Divorced too late...Two beautiful daughters aged 16 and 10...
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