Monthly Archives: July 2008

Where’s Pepe’s ‘tickle-me’ doll?

I’ve had a sort of disdain for Elmo since his mid-nineties rise to glory.  Yes he’s cute and occasionally entertaining but it’s thanks to that red-headed stepchild that we hardly ever see timeworn favorites Snuffy, Cookie Monster or Grover anymore … Continue reading

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You’d have to be made of kryptonite…

One of the many ways that I get though my 9-5-er is to cycle through my favorite websites.  I like to see the latest in news, entertainment, and hilariously captioned photographs of kittens.  As I don’t smoke, I view this … Continue reading

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When I close my eyes, I can still see the shapes.

I just got a used GameCube for my birthday.  My friends Paul and Steph know of my burning desire to have a PS3 and kindly thought this would tide me over until that day arrives.  It’s an awesome present and … Continue reading

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All For Me and None For You

There are hundreds of chocolate bars out there in the wide wide world that is junk food.  What makes our third entry to the Great-List so much better than just good?  Well, #3. 3 Musketeers Bar is the recipient of my gush-fest … Continue reading

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Dooooorroooothy Gaaaaalllllle

‘Return to Oz’ came out when I was nine.  It’s one of several family oriented ‘fantasty’ films that disturbed the bejeezus out of me and as such have a fond place in my heart.  It keeps company with “Labyrinth”, “The … Continue reading

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