2018 archive
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Shower your neighbors with politeness.
The bullet pierced a wall and was about a foot away from hitting a man who was showering in a separate apartment next door, records state.
Decoding De Code 0
When Republicans say the country “can’t afford” something, what they mean is, “our rich backers don’t want to contribute to the society that made them rich.”
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally, hoping that the storm doesn’t really start until we’re done.
Addendum:
As I write this at about 11:00 p. m., the storm hasn’t amounted to much. There’s been a bit of rain, heavy at times, but really no big deal.
I’ll check the rain gauge (yes, I have a rain gauge) in the morning and report back.
And, yes, those of us who showed up at the DL gathering had a great conversation, ranging from Hammer Films vampire movies to OTR (Old Time Radio). It was a nice break from politics.
Addendum-de-dum-dum:
We got only about half an inch of rain, but the winds kicked up over night; as I look out the window, I see a number of branches, some of them substantial, that were once attached to trees . . . .
Russian Impulses 0
Shorter Shaun Mullen: You can bank on it.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Chip in for a bit of politeness.
But when the victim’s health improved enough for a police interview, he told investigators Langdale shot him after warning him not to consume his potato chips.
What was I saying about all those folks shot while cleaning guns?
QOTD 0
Rex Stout, in the voice or Archie Goodwin:
. . . eavesdropping is vulgar if you can’t distinguish words . . . .
Stout, Rex, Before Midnight (New York: Bantam, 1993), p. 120.
Squirreled Away 0
The support animal craze just got weirder.
White-Wash 0
Honest to Betsy, you can’t make this stuff up.
The Climates They Are a-Changing 0
Aside:
It’s another 80-Fahrenheit day here in October. This is not normal. Or perhaps it’s the new normal.
Virginia Beach Drinking Liberally Thursday 0
When fellowship is needed, join us . . . .
When: Thursday, October 11, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
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