Dec

25

‘Merry Christmas’ Open Thread

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I’ll be spending Christmas with family and I hope you’re all doing the same. Hard to believe that 2011 is almost over, but that’s fine because 2012 is going to be pretty interesting. Merry Christmas all! And now, for your viewing pleasure, here’s possibly the worse Christmas-related movie of all time: Santa Claus Conquers the [...]

Sep

3

Saturday/Sunday Open Thread

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I’ll be spending the day with the family at Cedar Point and probably won’t be back until Sunday afternoon at some point. Feel free to discuss any news of the day, which unless something of the “breaking” variety will probably be limited to Sarah Palin’s speech in Iowa. CNN is saying she won’t announce a [...]

Jul

3

The Project Valour-IT Fundraiser

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It’s time for the Project Valour-IT fundraiser. I’m proud to represent Team Marine, and it was an honor to be asked to help out once again this year. Instead of mirroring a post I wrote at Michelle’s place, just head over there for details on what Project Valour-IT is, and how you can help this [...]

May

8

‘Happy Mother’s Day’ Open Thread

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Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms! I’ll be spending the day making sure my kids spoil their mom and then taking everybody out to visit my mother. Consider this an open thread for whatever’s on your mind. Two possible discussion points: Planned Parenthood is wishing moms a happy Mother’s Day using the occasion to [...]

Apr

16

Saturday Afternoon Skeet Shootin’ Open Thread

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Today my youngest son took his shooting test as part of the hunter safety course he’s almost finished with. In the picture below he’s using a 20 gauge and taking aim at a disk of flying clay — that’s his instructor next to him. He hit the skeet on 60% of his shots, which I [...]

Apr

1

April Fools Day: Real or Not Real?

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It’s that day of the year that I’ll be once again hoping President Obama goes on TV and yells “April Fool,” finally revealing that it’s all been an elaborate joke — but unfortunately I doubt that’s going to happen. One story I’ve noticed a lot of outlets passing along is Paul Bedard’s article at US [...]

Mar

17

St. Patrick’s Day: The Bar is Open

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My favorite holiday of the year is upon us, but I can’t say that without acknowledging those who are working the hardest today: cabbies and bail bondsmen. This is the day my people, and many others in solidarity, try to live up to Michael Bloomberg’s stereotype. As usual, every St. Patrick’s Day there are eco-weenies [...]

Mar

11

Friday Afternoon Open

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My afternoon ended up crazier than I expected, so let’s use this space to discuss any breaking news, tell “Michael Moore’s so fat…” jokes, mock politicians, or all of the above. Possible topic for discussion: Obama is quoted as having said that it would be much easier to be president of China. Well, when you [...]

Mar

3

Vegas Vacations and Other Announcements

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Early Thursday morning I’ll be heading to Las Vegas for the weekend. I heard the temperature is in the low 70′s and it’s sunny, so I just couldn’t help myself. That was the boring part — here’s the fun part: Joyanna Adams has graciously accepted my invitation to guest-blog a bit while I’m gone. I [...]

Feb

25

Friday Morning Open

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I’ve got a half-dozen things to take care of this morning, so here’s the open thread Nanny requested a couple of weeks ago (better late than never). Possible topics for discussion: James Carville hawking Miracle Whip, thus ruining all future sandwiches for me. The Smithsonian is selling patriotic USA items that are made in China. [...]

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