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Childhood’s End 0
Afterthought:
We seem to be in an era that treasures free-range chickens, but does not recognize the value of free-range kids.
Light Bloggery 0
Break time.
Addendum:
We went to the Beach Pub for breakfast, did some shopping, then came home and watched Masterminds on our cable company’s “On Demand.” The movie is hardly a great piece of art, but was a hell of a fun ride. Patrick Stewart makes a wonderful villain.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Thursday 0
Fun and fellowship for liberals. Join us and talk about anything in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Thursday, July 24th, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
More here.
Some Hope 0
From the Inky:
“Currently, the negotiations that are most promising would place the ship in New York,” Susan Gibbs, executive chair of the SS United States Conservancy and the granddaughter of the ship’s designer, Philadelphia native William Francis Gibbs, said in an e-mail. “We do expect that the ship will survive, but only if we continue to galvanize further support and build on the powerful momentum now underway.”
Republican Family Values, All the News that Fits Dept. 0
Not conviction. Marketing strategy.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
Drinking Liberally Norfolk Tomorrow 0
Drinking Liberally is a gathering place for liberals. Socialize and laugh in a friendly atmosphere.
When: 6 p., Tuesday, July 8.
Where:
Uno Chicago Grill
5900 Virginia Beach Blvd
(Janaf Shopping Center) (map)
Tuesdays for Norfolk, Thursdays for Virginia Beach to make it easier for persons with commitments on either day to catch at least one per month.
Sightings 0
The story goes that Mom pulled into the driveway after taking the kids to visit Grandma for a week.
The kids piled out of the car and rushed to their father for a hug.
“How was the trip?” Dad asked.
“Great!” said the oldest boy. “And guess what?
“We didn’t see a single bastard or sonuvabitch aaaallllllllll week!”
