I love a newspaper with a sense of humor.
Of course, in this case, The Washington Post borrowed the funny from Vice President Joe Biden.
As is his habit, Joe had dozens of his trademark gems for the new members of the 114th Congress and their family during Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremonies. So the Post put together a little generator so we all can enjoy a compliment from the vice president.
You can always depend on Uncle Joe. And I don’t know about you, but today…
I can use the smile.
Posted in Comedy, Entertainment, Humor, Internet, News, Politics
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Can you believe it has been eight years since Bill Watterson stopped drawing Calvin & Hobbes?
The comic strip itself was only published for 10 years — from November 18, 1985, to December 31, 1995 — and yet somehow it feels that it was always in newspapers.
It’s that iconic.
A new documentary is now in theaters and OnDemand that examines the Calvin and Hobbes legacy:
Director Joel Allen Schroeder examines the comic strip for the phenomena that it was — artwork that was miles ahead of its neighbors on the page, and story lines that tackled issues like environmentalism, education and philosophy.
To build his case, Schroeder interviews everyone but Watterson — fans, his syndication partners, comic experts, and fellow cartoonists. It’s very much a love fest, as they all agree on the comic strip and its creator’s instrumental role in cartooning history.
They also discuss Watterson’s controversial decision NOT to merchandise Calvin & Hobbes.
I highly recommend the 89 minute film. It brings back great memories, gives you access to lots of Calvin & Hobbes comics, and will leave you thinking:
“I need to make a bookstore run!”
Posted in Children, Comics, Commentary, Entertainment, Humor, Life, Movies
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What the flarp?
No, seriously — do you know what ‘flarp’ is?
I encountered this word yesterday for the very first time in an article online. Thanks to the all-knowing, all-seeing Google, I soon learned that flarp is a liquid-like goo that makes a fart noise when you stick your hand in it.
Brilliant.
Flarp no doubt has a lot of admirers amongst the pre-teen set. But what makes flarp rise above the farts it attempts to mimic is it smells good. In fact, it comes in no less than six fruity aromas — orange, lemon, banana, strawberry, pineapple and grape.
You can see how that would beat the real thing every time.
Obviously, flarp entered the scene long after my childhood had passed. When I was a kid, we were all about Silly Putty. Silly Putty didn’t make any noise to speak of, and it came in only one color/smell combo — putty grey.
You could copy newspaper print and comics with Silly Putty. Remember newspapers? That stuff we used to read before the Internet?
You’re using your flarp right now to make fun of me…aren’t you?
Pfffttt!
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File this one under:
Brilliant self-promotion most people don’t get
Even seasoned media outlets like the Chicago SunTimes were shaking their heads at Carrey’s online profession of love for actress and comedienne Emma Stone.
You’d think they would understand good ol’ fashioned PR.
Who’s the hottest actress on the planet right now? Emma Stone. So if you’re Jim Carrey and you’re trying to draw attention to your TruLife website, who are you gonna target?
Emma Stone
Is the video weird? Sure. Is it funny creepy? Uh, yeah. Is everyone talking about it?
Absolutely.
And that’s exactly what Jim Carrey wanted. So, for the SunTimes to say Carrey’s video love note “falls flat”…
…means the jokes on them.
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Should women of a ‘certain age’ have long hair?
I say yes.
So does Dominique Browning. She’s a writer and former editor-in-chief of House and Garden. At the age of 55, she’s sporting a rather impressive mane of long gray hair that reaches half-way down her back.
That mane has gotten her a lot of flack from her family, friends, and professional colleagues, and in a recent New York Times article, she posed possible reasons why.
She’s acting out. Living in the 70’s. Being high maintenance. Trying to attract the fellas. And she gladly owns up to all of them.
While I understand part of the issue really lies with her friends and family — anytime someone doesn’t conform, we question our own decisions — I have to wonder why longer hair isn’t more popular with women in their middle years in the first place.
I understand why they cut their hair when they have children. It’s easier to maintain short, and it keeps it out of reach of sticky, eager baby fingers.
It makes perfect sense.
But once the kids are older, and your skin starts to age and sag a bit, isn’t longer hair a nice distraction from the passing years? I’m not suggesting you hide behind your hair…just give people something else pretty to gaze upon.
We do it all the time with clothing and jewelry. Isn’t hair just another way to accessorize our look?
Posted in Beauty, Blog, Celebrities, Commentary, Family, Fashion, Friends, Humor, Magazines, News, Writing
Tagged beauty, blog, celebrities, commentary, Dominique Browning, editor in chief, family, Fashion, friends, gray hair, hair, House and Garden magazine, Humor, long hair, long hair on middle aged women, magazines, middle age, middle aged women, mothers, New York Times, news, newspapers, writer, writing
The Sticky Egg 
Disagree
I haven’t lived in Kansas City since 2000, but have family and many friends there, so I visit frequently. That’s why I can say, with much confidence, that Daniel Mueller, Digital Editor at Sun Times Network, is…
DEAD WRONG
He recently posted a list of the Top Ten Mexican Restaurants in Kansas City and did not include my personal favorite:
When I return to Kansas City, a trip to Margarita’s is always at the top of my list. I love their chips and salsa, their nachos, their daily specials, and signature margaritas, too. Plus, the general vibe of the place is just casual and comfortable and feels like home.
Don’t get me wrong — there are some great Mexican restaurants on Daniel’s list. But if a friend or visitor to Kansas City asked me where to go, I’d still point them to the place on Southwest Boulevard…
…with the flood line on the wall.
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