Filling Spaces

"I am the grammarian about whom your mother warned you."

A Pause

September 10, 2011 · 9 Comments

Pinocchio on Steroids

You guys! You have to see this. It’s amazing. Check out the dog, too. Watch the whole thing. If the picture is too small, click on the Vimeo link and … Continue reading

August 2, 2011 · 4 Comments

Just for fun

This will be my only mention of a certain event, simply because the headgear is always so entertaining. Frankly I don’t understand how they call most of them ‘hats’. Lovecraft … Continue reading

April 29, 2011 · 18 Comments

Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ok people, time for a vote. How much of a deadbeat grandmother am I if I don’t want to go to my granddaughter’s fourth birthday party at the local bowling … Continue reading

April 16, 2011 · 45 Comments

Reinventing the Zodiac

Have you heard there’s a new zodiac sign? That’s right, Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer. You can see a larger picture here. So how did this happen? Well, according to this article … Continue reading

January 13, 2011 · 38 Comments

Veteran’s Day

Just a quick post to give a shout-out to all our men and women in uniform, currently serving or with prior service. Be well, be safe, thanks to all my … Continue reading

November 11, 2010 · 8 Comments

Pull Over and Stop for Emergency Vehicles

So guess what prompted this? That’s right, an accident on the way to work this morning. No, not me, I’m fine (saints be praised). About halfway to work this morning, … Continue reading

August 25, 2010 · 15 Comments

Happy Birthday to Gerald Finzi

Born today in 1901, he was a 20th century British composer of classical music. If you haven’t heard his music, start with the “Eclogue”, a lush, romantic piece. It breaks … Continue reading

July 14, 2010 · 3 Comments

Vote for Oil Independence

Oceana.org is proposing a plan to reduce oil consumption, and virtually eliminate off-shore drilling and oil imports from the Persian Gulf by 2035. They are one of three finalists for … Continue reading

July 9, 2010 · 2 Comments

Earth Hour 2010

All that’s asked is to switch off your lights for one hour in a show of support from 8:30-9:30 p.m. your local time. A record-breaking 125 countries and territories are … Continue reading

March 27, 2010 · 8 Comments

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