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Scab picking

I’ve picked a scab or two. Removing a scab is like removing a body part that regenerates. If we could do the same thing with arms, we’d be tearing them off left and right.

Remember the sexist and racist grandpas?

Many things were labeled “racist” or “sexist” during the primary season. A lot of these went over my head. For example, some said that Hillary’s 3 AM ad had obvious racial overtones. I swear I heard one political douche accuse the ad of saying something along the lines of “Oh, it’s three in the morning,…

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Prepping for a flood

Dad called me at 10:20 Thursday morning. Five minutes earlier, he found out it might be a good idea to prepare the house at Big Lake for a flood. A storm was coming, and the Missouri River might decide to make itself at home. We arrived at the house at 1:00. The living room got…

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Dammit mom

You had to go and warn me about cottonwood allergies at Big Lake.  I had to go and call “nonsense” on that.  I woke up today and my throat was killing me.  I guess it’s Claritin season, after all.

Playing alone with your Wii

The Wii sucks at online gameplay.  I come across this criticism fairly often online (an example here). I dabbled with online play with my Xbox when Xbox Live first came around.  I wasn’t all that thrilled with it, but I see why so many gamers love it: They never have to leave their apartment or…

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Eliot Spitzer Night

Check out the Macon Music’s “Eliot Spitzer Night.” 1. The Music have extended an invitation for former New York Governor Spitzer to be on hand and throw out the first pitch 2. The team will give away a New York Vacation including a one night stay at the MayFlower Hotel 3. Client #9 (or fan…

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Hillary at Bob Evans

Hillary Clinton made a campaign stop at a Bob Evans in Ohio. “In case this other endeavor I’m involved in doesn’t work out, I know I can come back to Bob Evans.” I think we all can agree that Hillary owes Bob Evans workers an apology.  Besides, who’s she to think she could get any…

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Set aside 40 minutes

My friend and former colleague, Chris Casey, uploaded “Freak,” his best film yet. I’ll embed it here, but you should really go to the video’s home page so you can watch it fullscreen.

Facebook loves me

Check out what the guys at Facebook (my profile here) sent me. You read correctly. The guys at Facebook went out of their way, on New Year’s, to personally wish me a happy birthday and a great day. Jealous? UPDATE: It’s come to my attention that some kind of snazzy magic, known as “code,” is…

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High-level fandome

What exactly does the tiger tail on this car indicate? A. I’m a Missouri Tiger fan and this is my car’s tail. B. I hate the Missouri Tigers, and I’ve got one in my trunk.

Say it ain’t so, Dolph

I’m watching one of the multi-weekly airings of Rocky IV on TV. I remembered hearing that Dolph Lundgren, aka “The Russian,” was some kind of genius. I went to his Wikipedia page for a refresher.  He has a master’s degree in chemical engineering. I was a little thrown off when I learned he was Swedish. …

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Reality check

Ever since the High Lady called last week, I’ve been off my game with the blog. I thought I should address this so you know I’m aware of it and taking the necessary steps to fix the problem (huffing more fingernail polish). Thanks for your support during this time of crisis.

The Prayer Booth

I spent a fun night in Lawrence Saturday. The hangover food at Mirth Internet Cafe was a nice finish to the weekend. I didn’t see anyone using the Internet, but the cafe part was quite enjoyable. After one visit, it’s right up there with Milton’s as one of my favorite all-time breakfast joints in Lawrence.…

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Over promise, under deliver

I’m very disappointed in USA Today for a misleading tease in today’s paper. They were plugging an online poll related to the “Michael Vick indicted for dog fights/murders” story. The story talks about killing under-performing dogs through hanging and electrocution. “Vote for what you think should happen to Vick” has so many creative possibilities as…

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My first picture text

Text-message rape forced me into joining the text message gestapo about six months ago. This morning, I awoke to find a picture text message on my phone. If you didn’t know, my phone is ancient. I think I’ve had it four years. So, if someone sends me a picture text, I have to enter the…

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Pack that box!

I’m moving the rest of my stuff from Manhattan back to Kansas City this weekend. I’ve done a good job organizing stuff until this box. There’s a lamp, an imitation Tupperware of imitation flour, a deck of cards, the pump for my fitness ball, some junk mail, a foil baking pan and an unopened Rubik’s…

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Memorial Day

Thank God I’ve had the last two-and-a-half years to meet and appreciate the men and women who sacrifice their lives for our country. Every time I hear a news report about another Fort Riley soldier killed, I cringe, and hope not to recognize the name. It’s a pretty selfish process. While the rest of us…

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Transmitter drama

Well, our transmitter’s power supply conked out again. When you read this, chances are I’m on the road with my engineer, Randy Stewart, to pick up the new part from Quincy, Illinois. It’s 700 pounds, so it wouldn’t fit in a Priority Mail envelope. It looks like a 6-hour drive, putting us in Quincy at…

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You might want to watch SNL again

It seems that SNL has been pretty decent lately. I’ve only made it halfway through the Justin Timberlake episode from this weekend, but it’s been real solid. In fact, I think this is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen them do. I have new respect for Timberlake.

Stooks banned?

From my Email: Hey Stooks, I am writing you because I am pissed off. My friend messaged me this morning saying that the Stooks in the Morning website was restricted on our Military computers, I went to see if it was true and the message came up that you were restricted under the category of…

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Dancing with the Stars

Tonight’s the season finale of Dancing with the Stars, so I better watch. Some observations: George Lopez is in the crowd. Maybe he’s looking for some Mario Lopez jokes to sprinkle in with his blatantly ethnic act. Marcus Allen is in the crowd, too. I guess he’s supporting Emmitt Smith. What’s Emmitt doing comparing dancing…

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Free for All

Weird Free for All today. “I made a ‘yo mama’ joke”/”That ‘yo mama’ joke sucked”/Phill Kline (3:28). Softball chat (1:49) “Alec” is a name for sillies (1:11). Topeka Seaman Fight Song (0:28).

Rummy’s coming!

Despite being fired yesterday, Donald Rumsfeld will still talk to K-State students today. The Iraqi Woman is concerned (3:30). “Rummy Chat” Segment 1 (1:59). “Rummy Chat” Segment 2 (4:17). Silver Forrest Retirement Community has an unbelievable offer for Rummy (0:35). “I can still squish smalls insects and reptiles in my hand.”

Show notebook

Listen as Rosie shows why she’s got a job on The View, and I don’t. Tons of K-Fed news today. First, the last straw may have been when Kevin stood her up last Thursday, leaving her alone to weep at the restaurant. Monday night, Kevin was filming a special with MuchMusic, when he gets a…

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