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Is it just me, or does everyone seem a little sensitive these days?
[Note to self - complete work on short film of people saying “Is it just me….” Examples: Zombie - “Is it just me, or does this place smell like rotting flesh?” Man on desert island - “Is it just me […]

…we’ll make more.

[The President at Arlington, yesterday.
Or in 2003. Or next year.]
That venerable Doritos slogan was running through my head yesterday, but I thought that Tuesday might be a more appropriate day to offer it up.
The President has promised us a particularly bloody summer, as the evildoers attempt to break our resolve. […]

If you remember, last week I was off on a secret Thing. Let me reveal what it was:
The Game. This year it was No More Secrets.
I’ve always wanted to play, and a friend of mine has been doing it for years. This time the stars aligned correctly and I got to spend […]

Topical infections can be painful and unsightly. Fortunately, they can usually be cured by simple treatments and over-the-counter medications. Follow these simple steps when you think you have an infected cut or insect bite:
1) Identify the infection. In this example, we’ll say the infection is at the site of a scratch on […]

Q: So I’ve been looking into this Bill Richardson guy…
A: Yeah, nice guy. Great V.P. material, no doubt. Hey, did you know he’s Hispanic?
Q: Yes, yes I knew that. But what about him for President?
A: Oh, no. That’s not going to happen. Great guy, though.
Q: He seems pretty okay. […]

Hello, everyone.  Please enjoy today’s “Wait Wait,” and know that I am fine.  PErfectly fine, and enjoying myself in ______, where I will be spending the next 36 hours ____ing a fascinating _____ with _____, ______, and _______.
It should be _____.  Or at least _______.
I’ve said too much.  Have a great weekend.

Tomorrow I’ll fly to Michigan. Because that’s the best way to get to Thursday’s “Wait Wait” taping in Ann Arbor. I’m glad that we’ve been invited back, especially considering how I trashed the place last time. Hopefully, they’ve cleaned all that up by now and the warrant’s been lifted.
After that, it’s off to […]

BLAIR: Hello?
BUSH: Tone-man! Tony award! Tony Toni Toné!
BLAIR: Good morning, George.
BUSH: “Mornin’?” What th- Oh, yeah. It’s like 10 AM over there.
BLAIR: 3:15, actually.
BUSH: Wow, well you’re up early.
BLAIR: …
BUSH: Anyway, just callin’ to say that I heard the news about your resindignation, and […]

Let’s examine what we’ve got here…

A nation with artificial borders, created by foreigners.
A sharp sectarian divide with a history of actual war between the sects.
Relentless conflict, horrifying terrorism, intractable foes.
Heavily armed militias, car bombs, the slaughter of innocents.
A heavy-handed and sometimes brutal foreign power trying to maintain peace while stirring up more war.
Children being raised […]

I’ve got a post almost ready to go, but it’ll have to wait for tomorrow. Today, I draw your attention to this news item:
‘Talkshow’ back for more
Fox has picked up its Saturday late-night comedy “Talkshow With Spike Feresten” for a second season.
Additionally the network is in talks to bring back sketch comedy show “Mad […]