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or as some refer to it ... the Lusty Month of May in theory, May brings the flowers occasioned by all the rains of April. Many, many flowers... one of those flowers is the tiny mayflower, the...

We haven't talked about music for awhile, I feel like. I am not much of a “music guy”. I just went through the Billboard 100 in amazement. It’s good to see that Hootie is still doing ...

When last we met, in our continuing story, ScruffyLefty had just posed a question: "I need a new wireless router preferably under $100 that has gigabit ethernet. Suggestions?" Goose was...

of course, the Ides of March are almost over, but when needs must, as they say. Apparently, the Ides bring out bad wigs in some folks Didja know that the Ides of each month were sacred to J...

This year March brings us daylight savings, the Spring equinox, St Patrick's Day, Easter, International Women's Day & World Kidney Day-- which may be very important after St. Patrick's Day.We...

Spring has sprung down in Peoria, and coming Friday the 22nd there will be baseball on the radio once more. A game vs the Padres! Quelle surprise! Not to be confused with Surprise, Arizona, mind...

On January 18th, 1778 Captain James Cook accidently finds the Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian Islands) 1886 Modern field hockey is born1912 British explorer Robert Falcon Scott arrives at the South Pole...

any traditions for New Years that you always keep?Including the tradition of not having a tradition? Fireworks? Resolutions? Singing? " In spite of the popularity of 'Auld Lang Syne', it has...

Dec 6th. Just a quiet, boring day in history (well, except for perhaps those on board CV Akagi, CV Hiryu, CV Kaga, CV Shokaku, CV Soryu and CV Zuikaku in 1941.) They finished the Washington...

thank·ful (thngkfl)adj. 1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. 2. Expressive of gratitude Things I am thankful for? the general health and happiness of family and friends. ...

"Welcome to to SB Nation United, the newest and latest version of SBNation.com. Please do not close your eyes for a second while looking at the new digs. You are denying them pleasure, and would...

first things first -- Brandon McCarthy returns to Twitter while in the hospital: ‏ @BMcCarthy32: The good news in all of this, is that I set up my fantasy lineups beforehand. So there shall be...

@thatdickmiller THE EXPENDABLES 3: Myself, Harry Dean Stanton, Alex Rocco, Clancey Brown, Robert Logia, Brad Dourif and Don Rickles. #idwatchthatmovie So would I, Dick, so would I. So,...

The recent discussions about cake (turns out there is a band by that name... who knew? ) led my mind down various pastry paths. I have been making a lot (I mean, a lot) of banana bread lately,...

Ah, spring. You aren't even here officially, yet daffodils are budding, allergies are blooming, and baseballs are being tossed about down in the sunshine. In 1913, the new ballet The rites of...

The new year has begun. Calenders have been flipped over. Resolutions have already been broken. Some places have all sorts of portable eats. One can watch the old tv adaptation AND the new movie...

Now we have reached Christmas Eve, and everyone is scattered about, driving hither, sitting yon, enjoying some quality family time. Unless, of course, you have already reached that moment when you...

November 17 is the 321st day of the year (322nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 44 days remaining until the end of the year.1558 Queen Elizabeth I of England ascended to the...

Fall is upon us (where was Summer?)  and like the annual turn of the seasons, other things seem that they will always be with us. Road work messing up traffic. Wet winters.Jamie Moyer? He fully i...

On Monday mornings it can make it hard to concentrate on what you are supposed to concentrate on... so, here are a few things you can mull over at your desk, with the appropriate "working hard"...

After my experience with the helpful, kindly folks here, how about a new OT, with more space for help & kindliness: Day trip suggestions, with Seattle as the starting point, for someone who may be...

So, what are the plans for the upcoming weekend?  How many are planning to take Friday off, and make it a four day weekend!?!    [hand waving over here] How many are going to at least one...

so, if you don't want to venture outside in this glorious Summer weather ... coming soon to a theater: The Trip wherein Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon tour Northern England Submarine-- Richard...

  Weekends, weekends. What to do on a weekend. I assume grilling and beer will be involved?  What kind of grilling? Is there a hibatchi-like grill that doesn't use charcoal and could I afford it? ...

Humbled Fan has requested a forum to talk about the end of Michael Scott's management of The Office. How about some links-- Michael meets David Brent A Michael vs David quizaroo A nice summation of...