Category Archives: television

Link Salad: September 17, 2011

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

In the midst of Striker’s birthday weekend, I’ve got a few minutes to pass along some links I’ve been collecting. This essay on Fred Rogers, by a journalist who knew him, is very long, but beautiful and moving.  You were … Continue reading →

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Link Salad: September 1, 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

I discovered that there are several sites called “Link Salad”, but I’m over trying to be original.  I went through enough of that trying to name my blog. In contention for Worst.  Idea. Ever.  PETA plans a porn site.  PETA … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, Facebook, you are making me ANGRY!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

This is a pretty fair depiction of how I feel after spending a ridiculous amount of time trying to save photos from Facebook so that I can use them on my blog.  You see, I didn’t want to use photos … Continue reading →

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When Music Videos Ruled the World: Billy Squier

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

My freshman year of college my best friend and I controlled the tv lounge in our dorm – at least late at night.  There were no physical intimidation involved and no money changed hands.  My friend just had such force … Continue reading →

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One More Reason to Love the Internet: Stephen Colbert does “Friday”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Because I’m watching on the internet what I missed on TV.  This makes me laugh. I never said that my tastes were sophisticated.

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April 1: Resolution Update

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

I’m not clever enough to pull off a joke, so I’m not going to try:  let’s get that right out of the way.  I was going to try to share an April poem with you; you know, something about buds … Continue reading →

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When Music Videos Ruled the World: Journey

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

In a Facebook discussion about some high school hijinks – yes, I did just use the word “hijinks”, thank you very much – one of my old friends mentioned the song “Open Arms”.  She dropped the title like a bomb, … Continue reading →

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This is What it’s Starting to Feel Like, Trying to Blog Every Day

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

And it’s only February.

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Five Good Things About Friday

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

1.  Radiohead released a new album today. 2.  The first disc of Dr. Who featuring the 11th Doctor arrived in the mail today. 3.  I finally found a course of study for ordination that I think will work for me. … Continue reading →

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The Tears of a Whovian: Farewell, David Tennant

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

I realize I’m behind the curve here, since in real time David Tennant’s run as the Doctor ended in January 2010.  However, I’m watching Dr. Who on Netflix with Baph, so pardon me if this seems like a delayed reaction.  … Continue reading →

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