Author Archives: Scott

Just saw “World Trade Center”

I just saw the Oliver Stone movie “World Trade Center”. It’s been almost five years since the September 11 attacks and somehow I totally missed the whole story about ex-Marine Staff Sargeant Karnes who drove to the World Trade Center … Continue reading

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Carnivores are funny

I saw this at the meat counter. It was funny, yet disturbing (click the image for a larger version). I guess I’m a hypocritical carnivore. I’ll eat it, but I don’t want to be reminded of what it looked like … Continue reading

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Download your next camera

Check this out… Download your next camera! Linatree claims to have made the first free downloadable pinhole camera that you can print out, cut out, and assemble. This is the coolest paper-based project on the web since Origami Boulder. 😉

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She likes me, she really likes ducks!

The other night at bedtime, my daughter and I were playing a questions and answers game. I asked her, “What kind of things do you really like?” Here are the things she listed – in order: Princesses Ducks You Hair … Continue reading

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My radio needs an 11 on the volume knob

When you reach down to turn up the volume on the car radio and the knob won’t turn any farther, then you *know* it’s a good song. 😉 (“Land of Confusion” cover by Disturbed, in case you were wondering – … Continue reading

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Skiing in the Desert?

Okay, who knew? I guess I’ve had my head buried in the sand or something. Someone sent me a spammy message with pictures of an indoor ski facility in Dubai. Aside from the slanted “this is why gas is $3 … Continue reading

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Rude Bunny Lawn Ornament

It looked like an innocent bunny lawn ornament. Until we picked it up…

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Motorcycle “Helmut”

I was getting into my car and a “FOR SALE” sign caught my eye on the motorcycle in the next parking space. “$1,600 + Helmut”??? I got a chuckle out of the misspelling. Maybe the rider had taken one too … Continue reading

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My Daughter, the Doctor

I was feeling a little under the weather so I put a movie in for my daughter and layed down on the couch. Part way through the movie she came up to me and said she’d take care of me. … Continue reading

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Another post about the bathroom

I’m at work and I walk into the men’s bathroom. The door isn’t even closed behind me and I notice that the whole room smells like something dead rotting. All I have to do is a simple in and out … Continue reading

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Clearance on Overrated Star

I saw a big bright pink cardboard display of makeup at Walgreens with a full size headshot of Jessica Simpson and a “50% OFF” clearance sign. I never used to mind her when I thought she was at least trying … Continue reading

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4th of July Fireworks Hijacked by Foreign Powers?

4th of July – Independence Day – We shoot off fireworks to celebrate our independence and freedom. It’s a celebration of and for the U.S.A. Right? In the middle of our family fireworks, one explosion sent a small package skyward. … Continue reading

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Old Fashioned Bratz

Sometimes my imagination takes over at the grocery… Can’t you just hear them sizzling on the grill? 😉

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5 second rule, girlfriends, and expensive crackers

I found an instance where “the 5 second rule” for food hitting the floor doesn’t apply. My girlfriend and I were preparing a cheese fondue. She was carrying over the package of special (meaning more expensive than you’d normally pay … Continue reading

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PNY USB Flash Drive – Takes a licking and keeps on ticking!

Last December I lost one of those small USB flash drives. I couldn’t find it *anywhere* and figured I left it onsite at a job and someone took it. This weekend I was sitting inside talking to my girlfriend. She … Continue reading

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Very Important Message About Laptop Branding

I fell asleep holding my laptop. When I woke up in the morning my leg was *really* hot and kind of hurt. I put the laptop on the floor and my legs were red where the laptop was sitting. Not … Continue reading

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Porcelain trap door mystery

Does anyone else look in the toilet before you flush or am I just weird and all alone on this one? You know, like looking in the Kleenex before you totally crumple it up and throw it away. I *KNOW* … Continue reading

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The Zen of Sidewalk Chalk

Some days you’re the artist. Some days you’re the sidewalk.

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I want to build my house here!

The fine print reads: Land includes spacious underground workshop complete with latest alien technology. Germ free alien autopsy room kitchen newly tiled to cover up green alien goo. Will throw in fixer-upper UFO German concept car no charge. I’m *SO* … Continue reading

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Stevie Wonder gets the bird

Looks more like a one fingered salute to Stevie Wonder. Maybe they shouldn’t have hired a blind graphic designer.

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