February 2011
Don Juan Tenorio
In reference to this photo from earlier today, Tragos asked, “Would you be willing to write a separate post introducing the book? I know nothing about it, and would love to learn more.”
First, if you’re not following Tragos’s engaging Tumblr, what the hell is wrong with you?
Second, “Don Juan Tenorio” debuted on stage in Madrid in 1844. Zorilla’s Don...
A paper flag taped in the window is insufficient proof of your patriotism, Business Owner.
I’ll need even more, equally empty gestures.
January 2011
Given that he has made several albums with them, I wonder what Robyn Hitchcock is thinking right now.
Omitting words from tweets my specialty.
WatchPVC Pipe Instrumental Medley
When I met Simon Le Bon, I said things like “Rio was awesome” and “Wild Boys video was pretty cool” and “What are you doing in my kitchen?”
My mnemonic device to differentiate ‘stationary’ from ‘stationery’ would be much more effective if it had fewer references to ball gags.
Maybe I would have paid attention to what the President said if I weren’t so busy trying to read Biden and Boehner’s thoughts. #SOTU
Now that I’ve seen it advertised on your cap, Unshowered Redneck Guy, the next bulldozer I purchase will definitely be a Cat™ bulldozer.
On the 1st day of class, I explain to my students the syllabus, the attendance policy, and the despair I am about to create in their lives.
“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our...”
– Isaac Asimov, US biochemist and science fiction author (1920-1992)
(Via greenstate)
When Winston Churchill was asked to cut arts...
When I’m in the throes of self-loathing, I watch the DVR *without* fast-forwarding through commercials.
Take that, @Klodt.
