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Friday, February 29
An Extremely Long Day
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 29, 2008 11:07PM (MST)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29
My day began at 6AM with a quickie blog post. I had to be at church for Altar Guild by 7AM. I left there at 9AM, rushed home, picked up Miss Beverly Sills, and carted her down to the vet. She’s having her big girl surgery this week, along with an extreme manicure. Then came the post office. I hurried home, emptied trash, then stopped at the bank and Starbucks along the way to the beauty shop where Leroy spent 2 hours doing a color. Somewhere along the way I stopped off at my friend Josie’s. Back ... more »
Thursday, February 28
Why Do We Need Leap Year?
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 28, 2008 10:05PM (MST)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Why do we need Leap Year?
My sister’s Café Eclectic is getting some good reviews! I also forced her to admit MY IDEA of wireless was a very good idea! Rhodes Connect
Why the Mayas used blue pigment.
Bobby Mercer takes a turn for the worst.
CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS
Born: Michael de Montaigne, essayist, 1533, Perigord; Henry Stubbe, 'the most noted Latinist and Grecian of his age,' 1631, Partney; Dr. Daniel Solander, naturalist, 1736, Nordland, Sweden.
Died: Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, murdered, 1447, St. Albans; George Buchanan, historian, 1582, Edinburgh; Christian IV. (of Denmark), 1646; ... more »
Wednesday, February 27
Life Interferes With Blogging
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 27, 2008 10:13PM (MST)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
THE GREAT CAT SOAP OPERA
Mommy Cat is pregnant again. She has no shame.
Sorry for the lite posting today. I have an article due before I leave for Tombstone this weekend and need to get the first draft of it to the editor. Yes, it’s about Tombstone. This time though, it is about the Vendetta Posse through the eyes of Endicott Peabody. I’ve also been working on a few other things, and getting ready for 10 days in Tombstone. Making things even more interesting is planning a birthday surprise for my mother when she gets ... more »
The Pink Flamingo’s 63rd Edition Thursday Thirteen
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 27, 2008 02:42PM (MST)
THURSDAY THIRTEEN
THE PINK FLAMINGO’S 63RD EDITION THURSDAY THIRTEEN
My name is Bond, James Bond
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Monday, February 25
The Zen of Flip Flops
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 25, 2008 10:53PM (MST)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
We’ve been having a bit of warm weather. Saturday morning birds woke me up – and I have a bird phobia. I think it was nearly 60 that day, but I stayed in all day – the wind was obscene. Yesterday was beautiful. This morning things were warm enough that I experienced the abject joy of wearing my favorite (and beat up) Brighton flip flops all morning! It was a wonderful experience. I must confess the moment it is warm enough (55 degrees in the morning is my cut-off) I wear sandals all summer. Just being able ... more »
BREAKING: The Polygraph Tests Official Release – Expert a Fraud!
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 25, 2008 08:40PM (MST)
DECEPTION INDICATED But wait THERE’S MORE!
When I started on this piece this evening, I was simply going to post the PDF’s for the polygraph, and doing a bit of humble pie. BUT – since then, there are some absolutely fascinating developments. First, the polygraph expert used is a fraud. Second, someone is circulating an email about a fake WPost editorial. Third, I have an interesting little video by Larry Sinclair. There is something going on here. Either the man is telling the truth, or he is a nut job to be feared. I want to know why White House ... more »
Sunday, February 24
Earth to Be Vaporized by Sun
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 24, 2008 11:42PM (MST)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
FUN WITH GLOBAL WARMING: I wonder how long it will take to spin this one? Science Daily has the news that the Sun Will Vaporize Earth – in a few billion years. Anyone who studied astronomy 101 knows this. But it is fun to watch the Chicken Littles run around and scream that the sky is falling.
What a boring news day, or maybe it is just me. I spent the day at the Parents’ down in San Patricio. Not much else to tell, I’m afraid.
CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS
Born: John Picus, Count of Mirandola, 1463; ... more »
Saturday, February 23
Patty Andrews Turns 90!
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 23, 2008 08:24PM (MST)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Blog Harbor is doing some maintenance today, so I only have time to get one posting up. Sorry about that.
CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS
Born: Samuel Pepys, diarist, Secretary to the Admiralty, 1632, Brampton (or London): William Mason, poet, 1725, Hull; Prince Henry Benedict Stuart, Cardinal York, 1725.
Died: Pope Eugenics IV, 1447; Sir Thomas Wyatt, beheaded, 1555, Tower; Stanislaus I (of Poland), 1766; Sir Joshua Reynolds, painter, 1792, Leicester-square; Dr. Joseph Warton, Professor of Poetry, Oxon, 1800, Wickham, Rants; Joanna Baillie, poet and dramatist, 1851, Hampstead.
Feast Day: St. Serenus, a gardener, martyr, 307. St. Boisil, ... more »
Thursday, February 21
Attack of the Giant Pythons
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 21, 2008 11:54PM (MST)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
HE’S BACK (my favorite radio host) Did you catch Tony Snow on O’Reilly? He’s in remission, and will be filling in for O’Reilly on the radio. He will be doing so tomorrow.
Man killed by civil war cannonball!
Fate of the Anasazi?
Attack of the giant pythons
Satellite debris is spotted
CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS
Died: Caius Caesar Agrippa, A.D. 4: James I (of Scotland), murdered, 1437, Perth; Pope Julius I, 1513; Henry Grey, duke of Suffolk, beheaded, 1555: Robert Southwell, poet, executed at Tyburn, 1595: Secretary John Thurloc, 1668, Lincoln's-inn; Benedict de Spinoza, philosopher, 1677; ... more »
Wednesday, February 20
PreSeason Consensus – Cubbies All the Way?
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 20, 2008 10:45PM (MST)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Yea, and I have a bridge in Brooklyn I’ll gladly sell at rock bottom prices! Yes, on paper, the Cubbies seem to have the best team, so far. Now, what is going to happen?
From what I gather the great missile shot was a complete success. This is so exciting. Ronald Reagan was right about that one. Star Wars works! Space.Com has a test on which cosmic duo would you trust to shoot down that satellite. No contest – Captain James T. Kirk and the USS Enterprise NCC-1701!
“…Pros: Kirk’s trademark dramatic pauses will up the tension ... more »
The Pink Flamingo's 62nd Edition Thursday Thirteen
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 20, 2008 02:40PM (MST)
THURSDAY THIRTEEN
The Pink Flamingo's 62nd Edition Thursday Thirteen
Thirteen Misc. Commercials
I never link my TT's to Linkfest Heaven Deluxe, but I am doing so today. Most of the political junkies there will understand when they see two of the commercials. My mother has been heard saying (many times) that often the commercials are better than the television programs. Sometimes they are. Below you will find thirteen commercials (a couple trailers) that I find either funny, or are some of my favorites. You are also going to find a Ronald Reagan commercial that would make you wonder...! The first ... more »
The Amber Room May Have Been Found
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 20, 2008 12:02AM (MST)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Have you heard the story of the Amber Room? It was a legendary room where the panels in the walls were of amber and the trim was of gold. It was considered one of the most beautiful things in the world, only to be looted by the Nazis and taken to Germany during World War II. The story has been something out of a failed Indiana Jones movie and is going to make an incredible book. They think part of the Amber Room has been found!
“…If the find is correct, one of the war's greatest mysteries ... more »
Monday, February 18
Have You Heard the One About the Devil Toad?
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 18, 2008 11:43PM (MST)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
The Café Eclectic web site is now up and running. Cathy reports that she will start serving breakfast on Monday morning! You might want to surf through the site and find the photos they’ve taken over the two long years it has taken getting the blasted building into shape. They basically gutted the entire building, then renovated it. I’ve been there and done that. It isn’t easy. My sister has put her whole life into this. A few prayers might be nice. My niece, Rachel, did the web site. Cathy said they are going to be serving ... more »
Sunday, February 17
Attack of the Calico Kitten
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 17, 2008 11:51PM (MST)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Last night Miss Beverly Sills found herself on the opposite end of the bedroom door. She and Rumsfeld have become total buddies, partners in total and complete crime. Last night they were playing pounce the kitten. Unfortunately they were playing pounce the kitten, or rather pounce the mommy, around 4AM, on my bed, on top of me. Things gradually reached the point where Miss Beverly Sills, “Bubbles” jumped from the foot of the bed to the other end, landing on my head, claws in full scratch mode. Fortunately I’d been afraid something like that might happen, so ... more »
Saturday, February 16
Café Eclectic in Memphis Is Not Open Yet
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 16, 2008 10:41PM (MST)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
My sister, Cathy, is the owner of Cafe Eclectic. Her business isn’t even open, and she’s already getting rave reviews there in Memphis! Now, if you are a reader of this blog and live in Memphis, she’s struggling to get things ready. She and Mary, the Executive Chef, are thrilled by all the attention, but are now extremely nervous because of all it. They hope they can live up to all the expectations. It has been quite an adventure. Maybe you can pry some of the story out of her. I really ought to turn it ... more »
Friday, February 15
Bigfoot, Indiana Jones & a Trip to the Vet for Baby
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 15, 2008 10:14PM (MST)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Miss Beverly Sills went to the vet this evening for a manicure. Once again Dr. Franklin clipped back her little finger-nails. Last night, when she used my tushie as a scratching post while I was on the phone was the last straw. She is still having problems with her ears. He now thinks she may have some hearing loss.
Speaking of loss, I wondered why she was not going back into the guest room this evening. About thirty minutes ago I discovered that she’d finally pulled the canopy out of the ceiling over the bed. ... more »
Here He Comes, Walkin' Down the Street Hey Hey It's Obama!
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 15, 2008 09:00PM (MST)
AND HE DON'T MONKEY AROUND!
I have a collection of pieces about Barack Obama today. I think I have two points about him. First, he is nothing more than your average crooked, corrupt, Chicago ward-healer politician with a good publicist. The man is corrupt. He is smoke and mirrors. If investigations into his fund-raising ever get started, the man is highly vulnerable.
Next, breath a little easier. Barack Obama is not a cult. He’s a rock star. It is a generational thing – but it has nothing to do with politics.
What people don’t realize is that the “Greatest Generation” ... more »
Thursday, February 14
My Grandparents Were Married in 1927 – Valentine’s Day
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 14, 2008 11:26PM (MST)
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
Spring Training Starts Today!
When my grandmother went to South Florida to visit her parents who had recently moved, my grandfather was working for the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. At the time she was engaged to a rather wealthy ‘heir’ from Charleston, and going was also dating two other men. My grandfather took all three rings she had in her collection and mailed them back to the men in question. She never went back to Charleston. They were married a month or so later in Miami, and were together nearly 65 years. She was buried on ... more »
Wednesday, February 13
The Last Day of Winter – Spring Training Starts Tomorrow!
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 13, 2008 10:20PM (MST)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
13Spring Training Starts
Tomorrow!
UnoMania
Rumsfeld is thrilled about Uno’s
victory. This though, is the story of a soldier who lost his
life in Iraq and his two dogs. (warning, tear
jerker)
This is the time of
year when my family tends to get a little sad. Every year at this time
anyone who could (my mother's side of the family) would get together at
the grandparents' in Palm Beach. My grandfather was born on
February 15, 1897. He and my grandmother were married on
February 14, 1924 in Miami. My grandfather died in
1993. ... more »
Tuesday, February 12
The Next To Last Day of Winter (Spring Training Starts on Thursday)
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 12, 2008 09:43PM (MST)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Spring Training Starts Thursday!
I am going to post early this evening. Miss Beverly Stills was sleeping all evening. She woke up for a little snack but looks like she’s going back to sleep. I’ve reached the point with her that she’s like a two year old (she is the kitten equivalent of). I must keep things to entertain her. Last evening she was so off the wall I had to give her a time-out and put her in the guest room for about thirty minutes. I think she was so busy this afternoon with Rumsfeld, ... more »
Monday, February 11
Attack of the Killer Jellyfish
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 11, 2008 11:30PM (MST)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Spring Training Starts On Feb 14!
Unfortunately there is only one main posting for today. I spent about 5 hours working with my parents on their house plans. If you have been following the ongoing melodrama of the new house, this is BIG NEW. We have a plan! (oye) My head hurts. They decided to add on to the existing sow’s ear. By doing so, they can have the 7000 square foot job they had in South Carolina and only pop for a two wing addition of about 3700 square feet or so. We took a tape- ... more »
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Who Mourns for Obama (or) Amok Time
by
SJ Reidhead
on February 11, 2008 10:58PM (MST)
THE WISDOM OF STAR TREK
We have been far to serious lately. Tonight we are going to have some fun. A great philosopher once said “Everything I need to know if life I learned from Star Trek.” While I do dislike casting John McCain in the role of T’Pring, most infamous scheming hussy in the entire Star Trek universe (which is considerable). Unfortunately, it is a perfect analogy. The wit and wisdom of The Great Bird of the Galaxy is undisputed. He had a very real connection with the foibles of humanity. His vision of the future and commentary on ... more »
Sunday, February 10
The Best Day of the Year (so far)!
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