Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Happy Birthday Casablanca!
Premiered on this date in 1942. My all-time favorite movie. Part of my DNA.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_(film)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_(film)
Friday, November 25, 2016
A nice article about the Capitol steps
http://blogs.weta.org/boundarystones/2016/10/27/capitol-steps-washingtons-own-political-satire-troupe
The Steps are DC's own home-grown satirists of government and politics.
The Steps are DC's own home-grown satirists of government and politics.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Happy Birthday Mystery Science Theater 3000!
http://mst3k.com/
Probably my second favorite TV show of all time.
Probably my second favorite TV show of all time.
Art Buchwald's Thanksgiving Story
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/23/AR2005112302056.html
Logn time readers of Weirdness will note that I post this every Thanksgiving. It was an old DC tradition for the Washington Post to publish it each year at this time. But they stopped doing so with Buchwald's death, so it is up to me. His humor is out of date, and I doubt there are many fans amongst the young, nor will there be in future generations. But his column was a part of my growing up in the DC region, and the satire in it was one of the things that got me into studying politics, even at a young age, (which I suspect was my Father's intent when he introduced me to his writings and column).
Logn time readers of Weirdness will note that I post this every Thanksgiving. It was an old DC tradition for the Washington Post to publish it each year at this time. But they stopped doing so with Buchwald's death, so it is up to me. His humor is out of date, and I doubt there are many fans amongst the young, nor will there be in future generations. But his column was a part of my growing up in the DC region, and the satire in it was one of the things that got me into studying politics, even at a young age, (which I suspect was my Father's intent when he introduced me to his writings and column).
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Happy Birthday to the Phil Spector Christmas Album!
Released on this date in 1963. A Classic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Gift_for_You_from_Phil_Spector
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Gift_for_You_from_Phil_Spector
Monday, November 21, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Still Dead
Today is the anniversary of the death of franco. The only honorable thing that he ever did.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
The Internet From Outer Space!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/11/17/spacex-just-asked-to-test-its-orbital-internet-service-made-up-of-4400-satellites/?wpisrc=nl_tech&wpmm=1
I've been hoping for something like this...
I've been hoping for something like this...
Happy Birthday to A Christmas Story!
Premiered on this date in 1983.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/
http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/
http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/
Happy Birthday Sojourner Truth!
(Some put her birthday at 11/26)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sojourner_Truth
http://www.sojournertruth.org/Default.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sojourner_Truth
http://www.sojournertruth.org/Default.htm
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Happy Birthday to The star Wars Holiday Special!
Broadcast once, and only once, on this date in 1978. Perhaps the worst TV special of all time. A Classic!
http://www.starwarsholidayspecial.com/
http://www.starwarsholidayspecial.com/
Happy Birthday Duck Soup!
Premiered on this date in 1933. My favorite Marx Brothers movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023969/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023969/
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Bravo!
http://nypost.com/2016/11/15/the-hottest-new-beauty-trend-our-blood/
I love it when someone comes up with a new way to get money from the rich and stupid.
I love it when someone comes up with a new way to get money from the rich and stupid.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Happy Sadie Hawkins Day!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadie_Hawkins_Day
(Actually, this is only one of several dates attributed to this little celebration)
(Actually, this is only one of several dates attributed to this little celebration)
Monday, November 14, 2016
Full Beaver Moon Tonight
http://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-november
This will be the biggest and brightest moon of our lifetimes:
http://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-november?trk_msg=H5447217E5V4122T6TT3UTQNG4&trk_contact=COKDMP68PA0BN6RJUPL7CBQL2K&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Full+Moon+for+November+2016+(title)&utm_campaign=Companion+Daily
http://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-november?trk_msg=H5447217E5V4122T6TT3UTQNG4&trk_contact=COKDMP68PA0BN6RJUPL7CBQL2K&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Full+Moon+for+November+2016+(title)&utm_campaign=Companion+Daily
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Friday, November 11, 2016
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Anniversary of The Khitomer Massacre in 2346
The Romulans slaughter over 4,000 Klingons on an agricultural colony; Worf & Kahlest were two of the few survivors.
http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Khitomer_Massacre
http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Khitomer_Massacre
Happy Birthday Louie Louie!
The most famous version, by the Kingsmen, was released on this date in 1963. Essential.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V1p1dM3snQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V1p1dM3snQ
Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Monday, November 07, 2016
Sunday, November 06, 2016
The cutting edge of feeding alligators
http://www.bostonleader.com/florida-man-high-meth-cuts-off-genitals-feeds-alligator/
(Thanks for the link, Karen!)
(Thanks for the link, Karen!)
Happy Birthday to "It's My Life"
Released on this date in 1965. One of my all-time faves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJUI-NRDflU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJUI-NRDflU
Today is International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Saturday, November 05, 2016
A nice article about Lititz Pennsylvania
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/unique-town-pa/
Lititz is one of my all-time favorite towns.
Lititz is one of my all-time favorite towns.
A Christmas Ornament for Exorcist Fans!
http://weekinweird.com/2016/11/04/exorcist-christmas-ornament/
Unfortunately, the shopping link for this isn't working, as of this evening....
Unfortunately, the shopping link for this isn't working, as of this evening....
Friday, November 04, 2016
Thursday, November 03, 2016
Happy Birthday to The Days of Wine & Roses!
Released on this date in 1982. One my fave albums!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Days_of_Wine_and_Roses
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Days_of_Wine_and_Roses