Please, take a moment and giggle. Another funny woman is no more. Phyllis Diller, from my childhood… and yes, I think she’d want you to giggle.
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The next time you watch fireworks, and wish that the show had lasted a little bit longer, shed a tear for the folks in San Diego. Due to a miscue, the eighteen minute spectacle was condensed… to a tidy but bright eighteen seconds. Or if you wish to have the auditory version – Poof!
posted in media, politics | Comments Off on A true flash and bang kind of show | 254 words
I have to go with what I see here. After watching the Canada Day celebrations (afternoon version) from the Hill, I want to mention that our current G-G is a hands-on kind of guy. You know, out in front, shaking hands, saying hello to the “commoners”. Our current prime minister… not so much. Although, for the record, his suit jacket has been buttoned AND verified.
posted in media, politics | Comments Off on My view of the Hilltop celebrations | 270 words
CBC reminded me (and I’m passing it along) that today marks the 25th anniversary of Canada love-hate affair with the loonie. My kids have never known the satisfaction of earning that first foldaway dollar bill; their life involves pockets that should be double lined. On second thought, no need; given the short resting time of a typical metallic seabird in a youthful lifestyle.
posted in media, sports | Comments Off on Solid hitting | 270 words
Guess the networks have decided that a hockey game is too much competition. As a sign of submission, there are some really bad movies on right now.
posted in media | Comments Off on Circles on the calendar, for some | 258 words
When you have thousands of protesters, you can’t act like a parent who has had enough. The threat that you will be sent to your room without dessert isn’t enough. Let’s look at some of the odd reactions we are getting, here in Quebec.
posted in media, politics | Comments Off on When you can’t send the kids to their rooms without dessert | 276 words
Going to bed at a “later than usual” time seems to disturb my normal sleep pattern, leading to insomnia. Unfortunately, going to bed at an “earlier than usual” time has exactly the same effect. I’m doomed to a life than misses prime time.
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Happened to come across some photos of lobsters with extra claws. Think of a bug, crossed with a Swiss army knife. I’ll leave you to find your own images; I’m now wondering how to avoid the nightmares. On to other, happier things.
posted in media, music | Comments Off on No bad jobs. Now you know. | 280 words
I’d like to draw your attention to something. On TV, there are more real people than before. Especially in the commercials.
posted in media | Comments Off on Real people in imaginary places | 253 words
Syndication: the feature of network television that I love to hate.
Let’s face it; good comedy bears being watched more than once. It’s the “more than” which needs precision, and as soon as a program gets thrown into the schedule as a hole-filler, all control goes out the window. A case in point, for me, is The Big Bang Theory. I love the show. But now that the spot between 7 and 8 pm. is good for two or more episodes a day, I’m starting to get familiar with things. Too familiar.
posted in media, pets | Comments Off on Syndication breeds familiarity and contempt | 259 words
