by Not Adahn | Sep 29, 2024 | IFLA
Solo walks are much less exercise than walks with friends Greetings! At this time I’ll be working a charity steel match, not because I particularly like the charity, but trying to build social ties in “the community.” Hopeful the current weather...
by Old Man With Candy | Sep 29, 2024 | Daily Links
Heading back home shortly, after a night in The Big City. So this is being written in a hotel room near Westchester. I am surrounded by the worst of humanity- the person in the room above me is apparently practicing juggling bowling balls. The people in the room next...
by Spudalicious | Sep 28, 2024 | Daily Links
Look, there aren’t any limbs on the ground for a change. So my neighbors agreed to host a large wedding in their yard. They’ve been at it for weeks. And the bride asked if the wedding pictures could be taken under my willow tree. I was more than happy to...
by mexican sharpshooter | Sep 28, 2024 | Beer, Cops, Crime, Food & Drink, Musings, Not So Easy Pieces, OHHHH Caaaaanada
Weird things going on in the Empire State. No, I am not just talking about the Old Man with Candy, he should be condemned totally. Now, where’s my tin foil hat? This is my review of Scuttlebutt Brewing Sanji Japanese Style Lager: At this point the word got to you...
by Old Man With Candy | Sep 28, 2024 | Daily Links
I had two possible paths to my next ex-girlfriend. So the voting among my friends and the Zoomers was in, and my choice has been made. I’m heading to NYC today to meet up with the “winner,” which term I use loosely. NOT AN NPR LADY, so worth the...
by Mojeaux | Sep 27, 2024 | Fiction, Prohibition
Prologue | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20A | 20B | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25-26 | 27 | 28-29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35-36 | 37 | 38A | 38B | 38C | 38D | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42-43 | 44-45 | 46 | 47 | 48-49A | 49B | 50...
by Nephilium | Sep 27, 2024 | Cocktails, Daily Links
This time of year, my weekends always seem to fill up with activities. It’s the story of my life that I have to be careful, or I’ll wind up double booked. Like tomorrow, when the girlfriend and I are going to a Mac and Cheese crawl in the afternoon, and...
by ron73440 | Sep 27, 2024 | Advice, LifeSkills, Musings
Last Week Meditations How to Be a Stoic How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic If you have anger issues, this one is a great tool (h/t mindyourbusiness) This week’s book: Discourses and Selected Writings Disclaimer: I’m not...
by Winston's Mom | Sep 27, 2024 | Daily Links
What the fuck? How am I supposed to do my job and whatever it is you call hanging around here, without InfoWars? Seriously, where else can I get information on the location of the machine elves? Do yourself a favor and get the hell out of Florida. This photo is not...
by R.J. | Sep 26, 2024 | Film, Fun, GlibFlick
Class of 1999 The 1980s had a bit of a tail when it came to B movies. This one was released in 1990 and kicks ass as a B movie. And it absolutely qualifies as a 1980s apocalyptic film. This is also one of those gems you may have never seen, which you will not forget!...