Monthly Archives: February 2010

Cato Comes to Town

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

I just found this on Kansas.com–it was too long to tweet, so here you go. Apparently some high-falutin’ urban planner from the Cato Institute came to the city and talked a little smack on the downtown development.  Fine.   There’s plenty … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 5, 2010 by

Okay.  Today’s the last day before the big move to the other (316), or, as we like to say up north–the Paris of Harvey County.  Ostensibly, I should be packing, but we’re looking pretty good.  After today, I’ll probably be … Continue reading →

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State of Play: Thursday Edition

Posted on February 4, 2010 by

Here’s pretty much where our civilization is at these days: Awesome.  It’s not enough to give me nightmares, but it’s close. (via ATTACKERMAN)

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Because We Haven’t Blown Enough Shit Up Yet

Posted on February 3, 2010 by

I do not customarily offer advice to a president whose election I opposed, whose goals I fear, and whose policies I work against. But here is an idea for Barack Obama to salvage his tottering administration by taking a step … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 3, 2010 by

Getting closer to the big move.  I guess that there’s not much more to say about it.  I listened to way too much Utah Phillips last night.  Now I’m feeling feisty. If anyone wants to burn a bank down today, … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 2, 2010 by

I’ve actually got a “real” post finished and ready to go, but I thought that I would save it for tomorrow.  Suspenseful, I know. For tonight, how about pictures of pretty snowflakes? No?  Okay.  Stanley Kubrik’s “The Shining” wasn’t about … Continue reading →

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)Tuesday Morning Music Club(

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

It’s a surprisingly slow day on the GR, which is fine, because I’ve got a lot of house to pack.  Inspiration? Anyway, here’s a couple of items to get you started.  My goal today is to pack the bathroom, clean … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 1, 2010 by

I’ve got a ton of links piling up in my bookmarks folder–I’m not complaining, I’m just saying.  We’ll start with Space, and see where we end up after that. BLDGBLOG has some musings on lunar archaeology. Mammoth has an addition … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Hear Nothin’ ‘Cause Our Heads Are So Full of Ideas

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

I don’t know who else watched the Prez stand up straight at the House GOP Retreat the other day, but if you haven’t seen it, you should.  The entire thing.  It’ll take you about an hour and a half, but … Continue reading →

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