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Archives for: 2015

31 December 2015

A very corny collection of New Years movie clips And that completes my December musical contributions!
post by: bearwife at: 13:14 | Leave a comment
The future of Metachat See below.
post by: bearwife at: 12:00 | 51 comments

30 December 2015

wrap up How was your winter holiday? How was your year? What are your new year's plans?
post by: mightshould at: 19:11 | 7 comments
Snow Tears
post by: bearwife at: 13:41 | Leave a comment

29 December 2015

The joy of rediscovering you... Hey there, MetaChatters (? MeChats? MeFiChas? - do we have a nickname?) Just wanted to say that I used to pop in here a few years ago, but somehow, I stopped doing so. Kept meaning to come back and check out Chat, but for whatever reason, I kept forgetting...or something!? I had forgot how much I love the casual, random conversations over here. Great to be back!
post by: Foxhat at: 19:08 | 10 comments
Festive thanks! As the month winds down, I would like to thank everybody who contributed some music for December. I thought everything posted was just great, and that festiveness and jollity was achieved!
post by: JanetLand at: 09:58 | 3 comments

28 December 2015

Progressive Lenses are Driving Me Crazy Upgraded to progressives from just prescription reading glasses. The distance part is amazing, a world of difference. The close-up for reading is really weird and only seems in focus in a very small area. Everything I've read says "you get used to it" but it's been a week and a half and it's making me nuts, constantly repositioning my head in every conceivable way to find the sweet spot. Any tips?
Think I'm going back to the Optometrist this week.
post by: chococat at: 15:27 | 10 comments
VIvaldi's Winter Season
post by: bearwife at: 12:39 | Leave a comment
A year end list. Things I found out still exist in 2015!
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post by: arse_hat at: 00:48 | 10 comments

26 December 2015

I just caught up with Season 2 of Transparent →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 07:24 | 1 comment

24 December 2015

Today, at work at the famous used bookstore, I was waiting at the elevator, when I saw DEE FUCKING SNIDER, lead singer of my beloved Twisted Sister. He looked busy, so I didn't ask for a picture or an autograph. I merely tapped him on the shoulder and said "I saw you open for Iron Maiden when I was 14." He looked me up and down and said "Looks like you turned out OK."

Dig ya, Dee.
post by: jonmc at: 20:26 | 5 comments
Christmas with Bing & Frank. Saw this on tv last night. Cheesy, but good clean fun. Even though it was made for TV in 1957, when not a lot of people had color sets, they filmed it in color, brilliant and vibrant color actually. I totally want some of that punch Frankie's serving.
post by: JanetLand at: 12:16 | 5 comments
My favorite Xmas carol Wishing you all peace and contentment, dear bunnies.
post by: bearwife at: 12:04 | 2 comments
Sending love and good wishes to mightshould. (Plus some baby bunnies sleeping in glasses.)

Thinking of everyone who is missing a loved one at this time of year.
post by: Senyar at: 06:55 | 2 comments

23 December 2015

Angels We Have Heard On High I know this carol as 'Angels From The Realms Of Glory", but I like these words more. The acapella singing is crystal pure.
post by: Senyar at: 15:17 | 1 comment
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof. The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. Google makes Christmas creepy.
post by: arse_hat at: 12:32 | Leave a comment
Christmas Snoopy! If you are of a certain age, you've probably heard this 60s song by the Royal Guardsman about Snoopy fighting the Red Baron. Were you aware that there was a Christmas followup? It's heartwarming & rockin', I tell ya.
post by: JanetLand at: 09:12 | 1 comment
Wednesday 3-point Christmas Countdown →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 04:39 | 12 comments

22 December 2015

Don't Shoot Me Santa A bit of Christmas cheer from The Killers.
post by: arse_hat at: 20:41 | Leave a comment
What the giant pink bunny is doing these days. (well, as of 2011)
post by: arse_hat at: 16:29 | 1 comment
In The Bleak Midwinter One of my favourite carols.
post by: Senyar at: 11:09 | 2 comments

21 December 2015

OMG! PLUSH BUNNY! What? You say bunnies are not Christmas-related? Haven't you ever heard of Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny?
post by: oneswellfoop at: 17:03 | 1 comment
How long did you have daylight today? I wonder what time the sun came up and went under where you live.
post by: jouke at: 11:27 | 17 comments
Here's a whole Christmas album. Christmas with the Williams Brothers. Bob, Don, Dick, and you may have heard of the youngest, Andy.
post by: JanetLand at: 08:55 | 2 comments
Monday Christmas Countdown 3-Point Update →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 02:27 | 14 comments

19 December 2015

Robocall tech is getting scary better Last week, I received a really interesting form of robocall. It went like this...→Read more...
post by: Thorzdad at: 15:05 | 2 comments

18 December 2015

Friday question NOT from the book of questions So, if you celebrate Xmas, what's the first thing you are going to be doing, once out of bed/washed, this coming Xmas morning?
post by: bearwife at: 13:45 | 15 comments
Brass for Christmas. →Read more...
post by: initapplette at: 10:43 | 1 comment

17 December 2015

Would anyone like to own a movie theater? Write a good essay, and it could be yours! Catch: it's in a rather small town in northern Maine.
post by: JanetLand at: 14:24 | 4 comments
Gloria in Excelsis Deo Oh, this is so beautiful. I loves me some Baroque music.
post by: Senyar at: 07:51 | 1 comment

16 December 2015

See Amid the Winter's Snow Since we're talking snow . . .
post by: bearwife at: 13:02 | Leave a comment

15 December 2015

Snow. None at my house yet. :(
post by: JanetLand at: 13:38 | 7 comments
Sacrum Mysterium
post by: Obscure Reference at: 10:28 | 2 comments

14 December 2015

Kippa Live ARE the (singing) candles of the menorah. Happy eighth day of Hanukkah!!
post by: bearwife at: 11:29 | Leave a comment
Beware, Nutcracker fans. This is really kind of terrible, so naturally I had to post it. Fred Waring and a lot of singers present The Nutcracker Suite. This link describes the lyrics as "charming." I'm not exactly charmed, but maybe you will be. (Again, another scratchy recording, but I think that helps.)
post by: JanetLand at: 09:26 | Leave a comment

13 December 2015

A Hanukah song to the tune of "Shake it Off." With tutus! Happy seventh day of Hanukah, all!
post by: bearwife at: 15:38 | Leave a comment

12 December 2015

Overly happy musical latke recipe. Happy sixth day of Hanukkah!
post by: bearwife at: 13:20 | Leave a comment

11 December 2015

Friday question NOT from the book of questions Inspired by the Secret Quonsar thank you thread on Metatalk -- what present have you given or are you planning to give that you've enjoyed planning for the most?
post by: bearwife at: 20:04 | 7 comments
ChristmasWaltzChristmasWaltzChristmasWaltz. I originally planned to post Doris Day's Christmas Waltz, and then I remembered I'd posted it a few years ago, so I looked up Peggy Lee's version, and then I remembered that Mel Torme had a nice version, and then Oh My Goodness look how many people have recorded that song! Even Susan Boyle!
post by: JanetLand at: 16:26 | 1 comment
The tale of a Hanukah party and the marijuana in the latkes . . . Notice that Santa was there too! Happy fifth day of Hanukah!
post by: bearwife at: 16:04 | Leave a comment

10 December 2015

Bring me a man this Christmas. The wonderful Weather Girls sing Dear Santa. Also some awesome gowns.
post by: JanetLand at: 15:34 | Leave a comment
Simple but nice song about lighting Hanukah candles left to right. And happy fourth day of Hanukah!
post by: bearwife at: 12:39 | 2 comments

09 December 2015

The Hanukah tale to the tune of Rolling in the Deep. Happy third day of Hanukah!
post by: bearwife at: 14:13 | Leave a comment

08 December 2015

Adam Sandler riffs on Bruce Springsteen and himself in The Hanukah Song. Happy 2nd day of Hanukah, all!
post by: bearwife at: 12:07 | Leave a comment

07 December 2015

More Hanukah music Featuring nerdy Jewish guys with nice voices. Happy first day of Hanukah, all!
post by: bearwife at: 11:56 | Leave a comment
Not festive music, exactly. But I heard this on the radio yesterday and it's just so amazing that something This Not Right exists that I had to post it: Don't Think Twice, It's All Right, as covered by The Wonder Who (a.k.a. The Four Seasons).
post by: JanetLand at: 10:55 | Leave a comment

06 December 2015

A Giftstravaganza, for DanF. →Read more...
post by: Miko at: 10:20 | 3 comments

05 December 2015

Wassup? What's been going on in your day/life? →Read more...
post by: mightshould at: 19:02 | 8 comments
In the Bleak Midwinter A poem by Christina Rosetti, set to music by Gustav Holst. Lovely Christmas carol, many choral versions on youtube, this is Chanticleer.
post by: theora55 at: 12:26 | 1 comment

04 December 2015

Friday question NOT from the book of questions Assume it will rain hard all day tomorrow. What will you be doing with your day?
post by: bearwife at: 14:48 | 9 comments
Who was Johnny Ace? →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 14:13 | 3 comments
Robert Shaw singers: Coventry Carol. So pretty.
post by: bearwife at: 11:52 | Leave a comment
I can relate to this sentiment. Today's bit o' seasonal music is Little Jack Frost Get Lost, by Bing Crosby & Peggy Lee. This recording came out in 1952.
post by: JanetLand at: 10:13 | 1 comment
Photo Friday: This is the end...?
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:15 | 2 comments

03 December 2015

Music for Hanukah, starting evening of December 6
post by: bearwife at: 12:06 | Leave a comment
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONMC!!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 08:33 | 6 comments

02 December 2015

Etta James - Take It To The Limit Yes, that Take It To The Limit, the Eagles song, given an awesome gospel twist.

I heard Etta James sing this on the radio some years ago, when she was backed by a full gospel choir. You can't imagine ...
post by: Senyar at: 17:00 | 1 comment
Do people want to continue with Photo Friday? →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 14:52 | 5 comments
Dorothy Moore - Too Blind to See - 1977 →Read more...
post by: jouke at: 14:48 | 1 comment
Christmas just ain't Christmas without the Ray Conniff Singers!
post by: initapplette at: 13:52 | 1 comment
And yet another Xmas music post -- with dancing!
post by: bearwife at: 11:51 | Leave a comment
More holiday music! Today's offering is Dig That Crazy Santa Claus, by the wonderful Oscar McLollie & his Honey Jumpers. Record's a little scratchy, but that won't keep all you hepcats from dancin'!!
post by: JanetLand at: 09:23 | Leave a comment

01 December 2015

Another Xmas music post I like the sense of anticipation in this piece, and all the holiday lit settings.
post by: bearwife at: 15:24 | 1 comment
Welcome to a musical December! Not every day, but lotsa days, I (and hopefully some of you!) will be posting songs for the season. Let's start off with something simple, classic, and sexy: Eartha Kitt singing Santa Baby.

(I just love this album cover, by the way.)
post by: JanetLand at: 10:45 | 3 comments

30 November 2015

GYOFBFW update. So things seem quite a bit better (said with fingers crossed). New update.→Read more...
post by: arse_hat at: 23:22 | 21 comments

29 November 2015

Mecha 8th Annual Holiday Card Exchange Signups open through Tuesday 12/1 at 11:59 pm ET!→Read more...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 21:01 | 16 comments
Thanks folks. It was great to see your responses to my post below. They mean a lot. I just needed to not feel adrift and alone.
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post by: arse_hat at: 20:51 | 16 comments
Hi fellow bunnies. I REALLY need to get some attention right now. Good thoughts from you or prayers if that is something you do. I won't give you much because I am a middle-aged male raised Irish Catholic and as such you can load me up with booze and I can get maudlin but mostly I am easy going but stoic about what comes at me.→Read more...
post by: arse_hat at: 03:24 | 14 comments

27 November 2015

Friday question NOT from the Book of Questions Because it seems appropriate this week -- if you could have a lifetime supply of one food, what would it be?
post by: bearwife at: 12:47 | 11 comments
Photo Friday: What's for dinner?
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:01 | Leave a comment

26 November 2015

Happy Thanksgiving! It's a normal working day here, but I hope everyone who's celebrating has a wonderful day.

Let us know how your day has been? Who did you celebrate with? What did you eat? What are you thankful for?
post by: Senyar at: 04:43 | 9 comments

25 November 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : What's for dinner?
post by: Senyar at: 18:52 | Leave a comment
Month before Christmas bonus Musical Gifstravaganza gift. Badly Drawn Boy's Donna And Blitzen. A weird Christmas song made weirder by how I learned about it.→Read more...
post by: arse_hat at: 15:06 | Leave a comment

23 November 2015

Speaking of holidays . . . . I kind of miss the Music Giftstravaganza thing we used to do in December, where people signed up to upload songs every day, but I don't think there are really enough people here to revive it at the moment. However, →Read more...
post by: JanetLand at: 16:48 | 8 comments

22 November 2015

World Record Slackline Run. Amazing and nausea inducing.
post by: arse_hat at: 19:42 | 1 comment
It's time for the 8th Annual Mecha Holiday Card Exchange! Signups open now through December 1st, 11:59 p.m. ET!→Read more...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 15:10 | 11 comments

20 November 2015

Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions Do you have a morning routine? What is it?
post by: bearwife at: 17:55 | 17 comments
Photo Friday : Peace
post by: Senyar at: 11:13 | 2 comments
THIS IS A 3-POINT SHOUTING THREAD! →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 08:02 | 9 comments

19 November 2015

Jeopardy ToC final starts tonight Anyone else watching the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions this week? The finals start tonight, and the match-up is really interesting.→Read more...
post by: Thorzdad at: 16:08 | 8 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Peace
post by: Senyar at: 09:43 | Leave a comment
Achile Chatouilleu, 103 year old embalmed clown on display. More here. Because clowns aren't creepy enough.
post by: arse_hat at: 03:53 | 4 comments

18 November 2015

Octopus loves his teddy bear.
post by: arse_hat at: 11:44 | 1 comment

13 November 2015

I'm the first track on the latest MeFiMusic podcast!!
post by: Eideteker at: 13:51 | 3 comments
Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions A two parter: For the U.S. folks, what is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? For the non-U.S. folks, your favorite thing about this time of year?
post by: bearwife at: 13:22 | 11 comments
Photo Friday: Remembrance
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:10 | 2 comments

12 November 2015

Homemade Jet Ski being the tale of a young man, his cat and a flock of deeply obnoxious geese.
post by: jason's_planet at: 19:23 | Leave a comment
What are some things or people that you have a "thing" for? When my National Park Service magazine arrived the other day, I said, "I have a thing for the National Park Service!" It's true, I love following what they're doing on a national level. I also have a thing for Rose Wilder Lane/Laura Ingalls Wilder, Shirley Temple, Handel's Messiah, and Full House Reviewed. You? What are your things?
post by: Melismata at: 11:21 | 11 comments

11 November 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Remembrance
post by: Senyar at: 15:00 | Leave a comment

09 November 2015

Can we talk organization and life skills? With the addition of the niece everything has changed, and I am finding myself overwhelmed. What do you do to stay centered and on top of things?
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post by: needlegrrl at: 11:49 | 10 comments

08 November 2015

Don't rake leaves. Okay, happy to oblige, but it's gonna look pretty nasty next spring . . . .
post by: JanetLand at: 12:29 | 9 comments

06 November 2015

Friday 3-point update. I've been out of town. What y'all been doin'?→Read more...
post by: JanetLand at: 09:14 | 12 comments
Photo Friday: Commute
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:01 | 1 comment

05 November 2015

Is a Charlie Brown movie still a Charlie Brown movie with a happy ending? →Read more...
post by: redvixen at: 18:53 | 3 comments

04 November 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Commute
post by: Senyar at: 15:05 | Leave a comment

02 November 2015

Monday Music un-Shuffle Challenge! →Read more...
post by: Eideteker at: 15:41 | 4 comments

31 October 2015

Did you see The Man from UNCLE? I think it's a super fun movie and I don't understand why reviews are overall wan.
post by: jouke at: 09:53 | 5 comments
Happy Halloween!
post by: Senyar at: 04:22 | 1 comment

30 October 2015

Friday question NOT from the Book of Questions What was your favorite Halloween costume (on you or someone else) ever? Details please!
post by: bearwife at: 17:28 | 9 comments
Have y'all seen this? If not, it's what talented, creative people do when they take an idea all the way and make something fantastic and fun...enjoy.
post by: mightshould at: 06:55 | 1 comment
Photo Friday: Insects and Arachnids
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:28 | 2 comments

29 October 2015

What second languages do you understand or speak? And what does that mean to you?
post by: jouke at: 10:06 | 15 comments

28 October 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Insects and Arachnids
post by: Senyar at: 14:57 | Leave a comment

27 October 2015

Exciting day? We woke up to the smell of gas inside and got everyone up and out this morning - but now I'm wondering if I over or under reacted?

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post by: needlegrrl at: 14:59 | 13 comments

23 October 2015

Friday question not from the book's of questions What is the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?
post by: bearwife at: 13:57 | 28 comments
Photo Friday: Vehicles
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:08 | 3 comments

21 October 2015

Curl up with a reallllly big book I have to say, I've read the Jean Auell books (though not consecutively), and I'm still struggling with The Pillars of the Earth (I put it down for too long and now I have to refresh the characters in my mind). I thought the last Harry Potter book was long (but quick)! Name some of the longest books you've read, and whether you loved or hated them.→Read more...
post by: redvixen at: 20:42 | 14 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Vehicles
post by: Senyar at: 12:44 | Leave a comment

19 October 2015

If anyone out there likes typewriters, here's an excellent new book on the subject.
post by: JanetLand at: 07:09 | 5 comments

17 October 2015

This dog wants to know why you hate him
post by: ethylene at: 05:05 | 5 comments

16 October 2015

Friday Question NOT from the book of questions In honor of Danf: What do you value most about your life?
post by: bearwife at: 11:11 | 12 comments
Photo Friday: Autumn
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:30 | 4 comments

15 October 2015

Sistema Huautla 2015 | Sótano de San Agustín One of the best essays and photo galleries about one of the western hemisphere's 2 deepest caves I've seen.→Read more...
post by: Devils Rancher at: 13:58 | 1 comment

14 October 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Autumn
post by: Senyar at: 12:21 | Leave a comment

13 October 2015

Our cat is MIA →Read more...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 18:05 | 34 comments
TheWhelk on pasta. I haven't seen TheWhelk here in a while, but I do love his cartoons when I see them.
post by: Senyar at: 08:30 | 7 comments

12 October 2015

Some very sad news - Danf has died →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 11:41 | 29 comments

11 October 2015

Creative Challenge As part of a work project where we're going to be a Christmas tour, I need to decorate a Victorian room along the theme "Seven Swans a-Swimming." I'e found lots of die-cut swans to make paper ornaments from, and also some glittery swans on sleds as ornaments. But what I else could I do to really work that theme into the decor? I'm not the greatest with floral display but I would tackle it for a clever idea. The danger with this theme, of course, is that it comes out looking like a tacky wedding! Thanks for any creative ideas you can offer.
post by: Miko at: 12:18 | 6 comments

09 October 2015

BUNNIES! OMG! KAWAII! GIFS!
post by: oneswellfoop at: 14:09 | Leave a comment
Friday question NOT from the book of questions So, we are going to make a movie of your life. What actor, living or dead (we'll revive 'em), would best portray you? Explain.
post by: bearwife at: 14:05 | 16 comments
Photo Friday: Cake
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:25 | 3 comments

08 October 2015

Gap or Chasm So this has really been bugging me→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 17:11 | Leave a comment

07 October 2015

I need to keep my grammar nazi membership current, can you help?→Read more...
post by: Melismata at: 14:42 | 15 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Cake! →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 06:50 | Leave a comment

06 October 2015

Some retro hair for you. Some of it a big scary.
post by: JanetLand at: 09:57 | 3 comments
I wish I could steer my car with one hand. Er, paw.
post by: Senyar at: 06:43 | Leave a comment

05 October 2015

Is there a song you associate with a household implement? →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 04:02 | 6 comments

04 October 2015

I shouldn't like this song, but I do (mine's in the link)
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post by: jason's_planet at: 11:39 | 3 comments
The Default Parent Venting Post. →Read more...
post by: amro at: 08:20 | 5 comments

03 October 2015

Something that made me go HMMMM, HUH? If you're over 46 years of age, then every man to walk on the moon did so in your lifetime (even if you were too young to remember seeing them). And if you're under 43, then NOBODY has been to the moon in YOUR lifetime. Sorry.
post by: oneswellfoop at: 21:40 | 5 comments
How to Win Bedtime and Influence My Person →Read more...
post by: Trilby at: 10:40 | 3 comments

02 October 2015

Goofy songs from your past that make you smile (mine's in the link)
post by: jason's_planet at: 19:58 | 5 comments
60 Versions of Leonard Cohen’s 'Hallelujah,' Ranked In which Newsweek justifies its continued existence. I'm partial to the k.d. lang version.
post by: theora55 at: 15:07 | 4 comments
Random playlist. What you got playing?→Read more...
post by: arse_hat at: 13:26 | 1 comment
Friday question NOT from the book of questions What's your favorite animal? Why?
post by: bearwife at: 13:04 | 12 comments

01 October 2015

Photo Friday: Stars
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 23:55 | 2 comments
Halloween is Coming Are you planning on dressing up?
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 16:34 | 21 comments
The Outerbridge Crossing connects Perth Amboy, NJ to Staten Island, NY. It is the most remote bridge in NYC, and the southernmost bridge in NY State.

Its name, however, is from Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge, first chairman of the NY Port Authority.

There is your NY trivia for the day!
post by: gaspode at: 08:43 | 10 comments

30 September 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONESWELLFOOP!!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 19:54 | 12 comments
Heavy Rotation -- what's your song of the week? What's in heavy rotation at your house? What's the latest beat from off the street?
post by: jason's_planet at: 19:51 | 10 comments
"Jon Hendren spent an entire segment talking about Edward Scissorhands instead of Edward Snowden. No one noticed."
post by: Firas at: 18:10 | Leave a comment
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Stars
post by: Senyar at: 08:55 | Leave a comment
*tap* *tap* is this thing on? So uh, hello!

Long time no speak. How are YOU doing?

Missed this place!
post by: jonathanstrange at: 08:12 | 6 comments
There, I did it. With this heartwarming video of a kitten using his wheelchair for the first time, I have fulfilled my pledge to post something (anything) every day for the back half of September. Hope I didn't bore you too much!
post by: JanetLand at: 06:46 | 7 comments

29 September 2015

Hurfy Berfday two mee just stopped by to say happy birthday to me. i mean to quonsar. well, he is me.
post by: buttnozzle at: 19:38 | 9 comments
*shakes mighty fist* In this prolonged round of the dreaded game, "What's that smell?"→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 16:53 | 3 comments
The insides of golf balls are surprisingly varied. Photos from James Friedman.
post by: arse_hat at: 14:56 | Leave a comment
So ... it turns out I have shingles →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 08:46 | 12 comments
Bunny! OMG! Cottontail rabbits, represent!
post by: JanetLand at: 07:59 | 1 comment
Today is National Coffe Day in the US Just in case anyone missed the IMPORTANT NEWS of the day.... free coffee at participating stores
post by: mightshould at: 07:06 | Leave a comment

28 September 2015

"I don't think I'll be able to eat rice, salmon or olives in any form ever again." 20 Unholy Recipes from the past. Anyone wanna come over for dinner?
post by: JanetLand at: 10:19 | 6 comments

27 September 2015

Japanese manhole covers. I believe it was Hugh Janus who told me about these. Aren't they lovely? There is also a book.
post by: JanetLand at: 13:20 | 2 comments

26 September 2015

you've got the music, you've got the music in you. Don't you?
post by: jason's_planet at: 19:43 | 3 comments
Weekend 3-point update : Are you having a good one? →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 17:17 | 22 comments
MusicMusicMusic. I just bought a Norma Tanega CD featuring her 60s hit, Walking My Cat Named Dog. What are you listening to?
post by: JanetLand at: 12:12 | 1 comment

25 September 2015

Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions What is your very best Jeopardy! category? Your worst?
post by: bearwife at: 11:04 | 8 comments
It's Common Ground Fair time! I look forward to this all year. Hippie rural living, represent!
post by: JanetLand at: 10:42 | 2 comments
Photo Friday: Yum!
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:23 | 1 comment

24 September 2015

A favorite site, Retronaut, now has a book out! I know what I want for Christmas . . . .
post by: JanetLand at: 08:10 | 2 comments
A Russian man built a 13 story wooden house. And some video.
post by: arse_hat at: 02:42 | Leave a comment

23 September 2015

Warning! Not for bunny-lovers! Content may scar you for life! Awful Library Books is one of my go-to webplaces when I want to laugh and cringe simultaneously (work those facial muscles). And this is a prime example... such abuse of the Bookman Swash Italic typeface on the cover!
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post by: oneswellfoop at: 16:59 | 1 comment
That is NOT your email address. Some idiot just opened an ebay account using my gmail address. This sort of thing happens to me a lot. →Read more...
post by: JanetLand at: 12:07 | 13 comments
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BOO-PIE! →Read more...
post by: Pips at: 10:31 | 11 comments

22 September 2015

Is Hamlet Fat? Love articles that go crazy over one single line in Shakespeare.
post by: JanetLand at: 07:32 | 4 comments

21 September 2015

Tiki!! There is a tiki bar opening near me soon. I am excited!
post by: JanetLand at: 14:25 | 6 comments
Posting early : The theme for this week's Photo Friday is Yum! I'm going away for a few days with no internet access, hence the early post.
post by: Senyar at: 11:32 | Leave a comment

20 September 2015

Choices I hate making big life altering choices ....→Read more...
post by: mightshould at: 14:42 | 7 comments
I know a number of you are on This is my Jam. It's going away.
post by: arse_hat at: 13:34 | 2 comments
Just Call Me Four-Eyes! →Read more...
post by: jonmc at: 10:51 | 10 comments
Summer's almost over, but there's still time to buy yourself some groovy sunglasses.
post by: JanetLand at: 08:30 | 1 comment

19 September 2015

Another Saturday Night and I ain't got no #bunnies? With the current revival here, (yay!) I wondered if was proper to mention that the Very Unofficial Chat Channel with the Very Appropriate Name is still out there...
post by: oneswellfoop at: 21:10 | Leave a comment
"Maybe the word is too powerful to permit explanation." Apparently it's National Fuckboi Day today.
post by: arse_hat at: 14:59 | 1 comment
What's for lunch? I am eating a grilled cheese sandwich at South Station in Boston. You?
post by: JanetLand at: 11:49 | 10 comments
Six-second epic: the feline edition
post by: jason's_planet at: 10:38 | 1 comment
What's your weird choice? →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 03:59 | 8 comments
Sharing is caring Post your all purpose advice and/or answers→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 01:02 | 4 comments

18 September 2015

Denzel Washington to produce August Wilson plays for HBO I'm very excited about this. Sadly this is the kind of thing that PBS should be doing but at least someone is.
post by: octothorpe at: 16:13 | Leave a comment
Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions What's your favorite movie that is at least 10 years old?
post by: bearwife at: 10:58 | 12 comments
Weekend 3-point Update Weekend plans? Or vent the stress of the week. WHATEVER. Anything goes.→Read more...
post by: Eideteker at: 10:13 | 14 comments
They are vicious killers with mandibles of death. Luckily, they love tummy rubs.
post by: JanetLand at: 07:38 | 3 comments
Photo Friday: Sun and Moon
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:14 | 5 comments

17 September 2015

The morning after I killed myself. Lots of research that most people really want to live, and that getting beyond the suicidal impulse is the main thing. Worth reading.
post by: theora55 at: 17:42 | Leave a comment
Bicycle Morning, by Billy Sans For some unknown reason, this song has been running through my head lately. →Read more...
post by: JanetLand at: 16:09 | Leave a comment
Not Yours to Play With: Why Viet Cong's Name Offends I shared this on FB recently, and thought it might be a good read here, too. I've been a little bummed out listening to people discuss this issue at times. My thoughts are... →Read more...
post by: richat at: 10:10 | 6 comments
If this evening's Republican Debate wasn't ENOUGH bat$#!+ insanity for you, here's Kathleen Tonn, testifying at an Anchorage, Alaska city council meeting with a Bible and a tampon.
post by: oneswellfoop at: 01:36 | 1 comment

16 September 2015

A six-second epic about iphone attachment (mildly scatological, toilet humor)
post by: jason's_planet at: 21:35 | 3 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Sun and Moon
post by: Senyar at: 21:11 | Leave a comment
I hate petty tyrants!! (rant) How do you deal with the petty tyrants in your life?! Arrgh!!! I can't stand it today!→Read more...
post by: Melismata at: 15:54 | 7 comments
...que fue traición de mujer. A modern rendition of a Chilean 1931 tango.→Read more...
post by: jouke at: 15:53 | 4 comments
OMG Bunnies! So many bunnies! →Read more...
post by: amro at: 12:57 | 1 comment
When the culture of wellness becomes unhealthy In the last year I've started running with a running club, and we organize everything via facebook (of course). Lovely, lovely people, but OMG the amount of "wellness" (read: disordered eating) stuff I have to ignore on the page... oy. →Read more...
post by: gaspode at: 07:55 | 9 comments
Bad postcards. Not BoringPostcards (alas), just bad postcards. Some are even disturbing.
post by: JanetLand at: 07:51 | 5 comments

15 September 2015

I know this isn't SportsFilter but, damn I'm beside myself about Aldridge Playing for the Spurs next season. This Grantland write-up has some soothing paragraphs about how he'll fit in, and man it's been such a long summer. Looking forward to a deep playoff run, and a couple more chances to make it down form Austin to SA to catch Duncan play in what will probably be his final season.
post by: Devils Rancher at: 22:10 | 8 comments
Vernacular typography in France →Read more...
post by: jouke at: 14:22 | 6 comments
A note to the old soldiers on my email list (more inside)
post by: mule at: 11:25 | 7 comments
Bunny! So elegant, so lovely, OMG!
post by: JanetLand at: 06:59 | 3 comments
It was 30 years ago today, (actually yesterday), Disney brought the Gummi Bears to play, and the most prestigious of animation studios lowered itself to get into the TV cartoon business AND raised the bar for almost everything we've seen since.
post by: oneswellfoop at: 05:29 | 1 comment

14 September 2015

If Mechazens ever decide to build a float We should build them to look like this. What kind of parade would our float be in?
post by: msali at: 19:12 | 8 comments
Post Every Day Half September Thingy. I vow to make a post every single day for the rest of the month. Some may even have links!
post by: JanetLand at: 07:38 | 40 comments
Monday 3 point status update
post by: needlegrrl at: 07:01 | 17 comments

12 September 2015

Have we become so inactive here that The Other Meta gets an OMG BUNNY post?
post by: oneswellfoop at: 15:35 | 12 comments

11 September 2015

Photo Friday : Dog Days
post by: Senyar at: 10:32 | 1 comment

10 September 2015

Your Media Week in Review What caught your attention?→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 20:05 | 4 comments
The Emojis We Need! (no pictures, just descriptions, after all, it IS Dinosaur Comics). So what would YOU like to see in a new emoji?→Read more...
post by: oneswellfoop at: 15:43 | 3 comments
Socality Barbie is a barbie with a parody instagram account (and great hair.)
post by: Firas at: 05:05 | Leave a comment

09 September 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Dog Days Interpret this as you wish - the dog days of summer or just days with dogs in them.
post by: Senyar at: 12:14 | Leave a comment

05 September 2015

Oh no! Four-Oh! Gaspode hits the Big One.
post by: Senyar at: 11:22 | 9 comments
Photo, er, Saturday : Vegetables
post by: Senyar at: 09:15 | 4 comments
Rubik's cube for the blind.
post by: Obscure Reference at: 08:00 | Leave a comment

02 September 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Vegetables
post by: Senyar at: 15:33 | Leave a comment

01 September 2015

Prayers/conforting thoughts requested →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 22:40 | 10 comments
*Yawn* My idiotic cats woke me up at 4:30 this morning because they decided that Something Was In The Basement. There was nothing in the basement. What have your dopey pets been doing lately?
post by: JanetLand at: 07:03 | 10 comments

28 August 2015

Photo Friday : Fruit
post by: Senyar at: 12:53 | 2 comments
Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions What is your top workout/physical motivation song?
post by: bearwife at: 11:05 | 6 comments

27 August 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Fruit
post by: Senyar at: 11:36 | 1 comment

25 August 2015

Condolences to The Pink Superhero →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 15:16 | 19 comments

21 August 2015

Post Friday, Friday question since we didn't have a Friday Question. If you could roll back time and change things what would you do for a career/calling/to make money? Why?
post by: arse_hat at: 23:21 | 13 comments
Photo Friday: Gray
post by: jason's_planet at: 21:15 | 1 comment

19 August 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Grey Or 'Gray' for those of you over the pond. ;-)
post by: Senyar at: 13:04 | 1 comment

14 August 2015

Photo Friday : Contentment
post by: Senyar at: 11:51 | 1 comment
Friday question NOT from the Book of Questions If you were a career criminal, what crime would it be?
post by: bearwife at: 10:53 | 15 comments
Weekend! What's everyone up to?→Read more...
post by: gaspode at: 08:23 | 8 comments

13 August 2015

Deep Philosophical Question -- can a baby elephant not be cute? (that's a reddit link, for people out there who do not do reddit.) Or are they categorically cute? Discuss.
post by: jason's_planet at: 21:44 | 2 comments
What does gasoline cost where you are? Here in Orlando gas is around $2.30 a gallon. And it's expected to get lower. Just curious.
post by: Splunge at: 18:08 | 20 comments
This is the thread where we name Mightshould's new kittens.
post by: Senyar at: 15:48 | 11 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Contentment
post by: Senyar at: 15:18 | Leave a comment
A music student sings Schubert while having brain surgery in Utrecht →Read more...
post by: jouke at: 12:53 | 2 comments
What's happening? Things at work finally slowed down enough that I am taking one day a week off to get all the things done.→Read more...
post by: mightshould at: 07:21 | 8 comments

12 August 2015

Anyone wanna play Name That Doggie?
post by: JanetLand at: 07:11 | 5 comments

10 August 2015

Football Hooliganism Comes To The Garden State soccer fans scrap outside a Newark, New Jersey bar. (New York Post link; includes 20-second video of the fracas)
post by: jason's_planet at: 18:24 | 7 comments

07 August 2015

Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions What historic era would you most like to live in?
post by: bearwife at: 11:05 | 13 comments

06 August 2015

Photo Friday: Swing and Sway
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 23:48 | 1 comment

05 August 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Swing and Sway
post by: Senyar at: 12:35 | Leave a comment

03 August 2015

Bunny! OMG! Dat mouf!
post by: Senyar at: 13:54 | 2 comments

01 August 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LONEFRONTRANGER!!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 00:58 | 4 comments

31 July 2015

Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions What do you think is a big waste of money?
post by: bearwife at: 18:45 | 14 comments
Photo Friday: Down
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:33 | 1 comment

30 July 2015

Some good advice on "self-compassion" from a book an acquaintance of mine just published. Thought I'd share.
post by: Miko at: 11:50 | 2 comments

29 July 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Down
post by: Senyar at: 14:49 | Leave a comment

24 July 2015

Friday Question NOT from the Book of Questions So nice to be back! So, here it is: Where do you dream of visiting?
post by: bearwife at: 14:28 | 16 comments
Photo Friday: Angles
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:10 | 3 comments

23 July 2015

Life in a small city So I found out I didn't get a job I interviewed for and at the same time was told at work that I'd be replacing someone who was leaving for a new job. What's his new job? The one I interviewed for. Sigh. He's a good guy and has a newborn baby so I don't begrudge him at all but wow is this place tiny and incestuous.
post by: octothorpe at: 11:06 | 4 comments

22 July 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Angles
post by: Senyar at: 11:40 | 1 comment

21 July 2015

Epic Bunny's Adventure It's Epic! (but only 2 minutes)
post by: oneswellfoop at: 02:46 | Leave a comment

20 July 2015

A chair is a frozen emotion. I had been thinking about how minimalism, esp. the Marie Kondo approach, still has way too much focus on *things*, then I read this.
post by: theora55 at: 12:12 | 1 comment

17 July 2015

Photo Friday: All the Colours of the Rainbow
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:17 | 4 comments

16 July 2015

Feeling old today I complained about getting "Everybody Wang Chung Tonight" stuck in my head after hearing it in a coffee shop and got nothing but blank looks from my teammates. "What's a Wang Chung?"
post by: octothorpe at: 13:05 | 8 comments
Sea bunnies! I particularly recommend watching the cute sea bunny video.
post by: needlegrrl at: 11:44 | Leave a comment

15 July 2015

Great afros, terrific moves, and disco awesomeness. Damn I miss the 70s.
post by: JanetLand at: 20:37 | 5 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : All the Colours of the Rainbow
post by: Senyar at: 14:39 | Leave a comment

13 July 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PIPS!!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 23:16 | 8 comments

10 July 2015

Best Lifehack. Ever. →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 13:59 | 4 comments
Of all the nerve Now bear with me because I'm not sure I get it→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 11:40 | 2 comments
Lesson #2515 - Big Question I'm curious what y'all would choose
→Read more...
post by: bluesapphires at: 11:00 | 4 comments
Photo Friday: Life's a Beach!
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 07:21 | 5 comments

09 July 2015

Vintage Hares! OMG!
WARNING: "Vintage" images that survive this long ARE usually rather creepy.
post by: oneswellfoop at: 02:32 | 2 comments

08 July 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Life's a Beach!
post by: Senyar at: 11:11 | Leave a comment

07 July 2015

Love wins →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 23:00 | 1 comment
My job is driving me crazy and I'm waiting to find out about another. Had a job interview last week and am waiting on an offer or a rejection and in the mean time, work is driving me crazy. How's your work (or not work) life going?
post by: octothorpe at: 16:54 | 7 comments
Bunny vs. Butcher! OMG! (G is for Gross 2-minute cartoon)
post by: oneswellfoop at: 01:12 | 2 comments

06 July 2015

It's a quarter after 2 and I have an appointment At the Apple Store in an hour to fix my fucked up iPad. I'm in a bar called Ipanema listening to 4th of July by X.
post by: jonmc at: 13:28 | 4 comments

04 July 2015

How are you spending the 4th July weekend? →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 05:08 | 13 comments

03 July 2015

Photo Friday: Square
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:19 | 2 comments

02 July 2015

This is my downstairs neighbor. She died. It's all too sad, and our building (our apartment building isn't *that* big, for NYC, about 60 units) is very sober right now.

It's so weird, because I only know the parents to nod hello to, but their little girl was super outgoing and sweet. I'm going to leave flowers at their door tomorrow, but I can't really think of anything else to do. How devastating for them.
post by: gaspode at: 19:17 | 9 comments
The last straw is to pass out from too much drinking. Dating tips for women from 1938. →Read more...
post by: JanetLand at: 14:21 | 2 comments
Friday question NOT on Friday and NOT from the Book of Questions What is your most hated household chore?
post by: bearwife at: 12:12 | 13 comments

01 July 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Square
post by: Senyar at: 16:15 | 1 comment

27 June 2015

Friday question NOT from the Book of questions Yay weekend! To celebrate, reveal your commute -- length and mode.
post by: bearwife at: 01:37 | 20 comments

26 June 2015

Making this for a brunch on Sunday. On a scale of 1 to 10, how crazy would I be to use hot dog buns for the bread?→Read more...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 11:10 | 9 comments
Photo Friday: On the ground
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:10 | 1 comment

25 June 2015

What's your favorite thing about yourself? Not the 'best' thing. Favorite.
post by: Eideteker at: 09:53 | 10 comments

24 June 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : On the ground
post by: Senyar at: 15:22 | Leave a comment

21 June 2015

Magic Bunny! OMG! Is this the cutest bunny EVAH?!!
post by: Senyar at: 09:12 | 6 comments

19 June 2015

Photo Friday: I Made This
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:27 | 3 comments

17 June 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : I Made This
post by: Senyar at: 16:03 | Leave a comment

15 June 2015

Bunny! OMG! EARSIES!
post by: Senyar at: 17:11 | 2 comments

12 June 2015

Friday question NOT from the Book of Questions What is your favorite smell/aroma/perfume? Any reason?
post by: bearwife at: 16:08 | 22 comments
Photo Friday: Sweet
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:12 | 2 comments

10 June 2015

This may be the most OMG BUNNY ever.
post by: oneswellfoop at: 17:07 | 3 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Sweet
post by: Senyar at: 14:25 | Leave a comment

09 June 2015

Saying our goodbyes to Kitty aka Mister Cat, stretch cat, Mr. Squeaky, Little guy, Booboo and more. →Read more...
post by: arse_hat at: 22:39 | 12 comments

08 June 2015

Office uniform. I do a variation of this -- I wear the same pants and shoes every day and rotate about 3 shirts & sweaters.
post by: JanetLand at: 09:45 | 8 comments

05 June 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions If you wanted to look very sexy, how would you dress?
post by: bearwife at: 11:27 | 10 comments

04 June 2015

Photo Friday: Graduated
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 23:09 | 3 comments
Update PET scan results:→Read more...
post by: danf at: 17:42 | 11 comments

03 June 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Graduated This can be about people, shades, inclines, whatever you think it can apply to.
post by: Senyar at: 17:16 | Leave a comment

01 June 2015

My son graduated from Vassar yesterday.
post by: Obscure Reference at: 09:49 | 15 comments

30 May 2015

Photo, er, Saturday : Openings
post by: Senyar at: 04:46 | 3 comments

29 May 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions What do you do if you see someone cheating on a test? Does it make any difference whether you signed an honor code?
post by: bearwife at: 15:57 | 8 comments
Kung Fury [youtube] is an over-the-top 80s action comedy that was crowd funded through Kickstarter.
post by: Firas at: 12:00 | 2 comments

27 May 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Openings
post by: Senyar at: 16:46 | 2 comments

25 May 2015

Are you 40+ and do you still read fiction? →Read more...
post by: jouke at: 06:59 | 22 comments

22 May 2015

Friday question from the Book of Questions What does it take for you to trust someone?
post by: bearwife at: 12:43 | 11 comments
BIRTHDAYS! We have multiple Birthdays to celebrate!→Read more...
post by: mightshould at: 11:45 | 9 comments
Photo Friday: Yum! Oops! Late this week, as I'm on holiday and forgot to set myself a reminder.
post by: Senyar at: 11:00 | 1 comment

21 May 2015

Since we like houses on here, here is a house. A cute Swedish little house.
post by: JanetLand at: 15:36 | 4 comments

19 May 2015

Tuesday 3-point status update:
post by: altolinguistic at: 09:51 | 16 comments

16 May 2015

Fabulous day here. After I finished work, a friend who's visiting picked me up and we went to late lunch and enjoyed decadent fresh made vidalia onion rings and burgers. Ran a couple of errands then came home and took a rare but much needed nap.

Later in the day, I replaced the ignition coils in car (easy fix.)
Late in the day hung out laundry and took cat out in her harness; then we sat out while kitty explored. The weather was perfect : low 70's, light breeze and few bugs. We finished the day sitting out there eating cheese and crackers accompanied by nice wine and jazz music. Overall, a beautiful day.
post by: mightshould at: 20:39 | 4 comments

15 May 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions Assuming it were ever a possibility, do you find anything disturbing about the idea of immortality? What age seems ideal to you?
post by: bearwife at: 14:41 | 6 comments
Photo Friday: Home
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:08 | 3 comments

14 May 2015

Oops a bit late. The theme for this week's Photo Friday is: Home
post by: Senyar at: 10:42 | Leave a comment

10 May 2015

It's here, it's here! The 2014 US SS popular baby name data! This could be of interest to you if you have a baby or two to name, or even if you don't.→Read more...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 21:07 | 18 comments

09 May 2015

Rock And Roll All Night -- Kiss Cover by The Moog Cookbook
post by: jason's_planet at: 21:40 | Leave a comment

08 May 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions Many people put great emphasis on a happy private life: why do people often put more energy into their professional lives? Is this true of you? How do you prioritize in favor of which (private or professional life) is more important to you?
post by: bearwife at: 14:15 | 10 comments
Photo Friday : All The World's A Stage
post by: Senyar at: 08:12 | 7 comments

07 May 2015

So it's been an interesting day in North Texas, where the fracking and the weather mix together for surprising results. →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 23:25 | 6 comments

06 May 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : All The World's A Stage
post by: Senyar at: 11:53 | Leave a comment

05 May 2015

The Stars of Vogue Magazine's "Bunny Hop" Video
post by: oneswellfoop at: 15:22 | Leave a comment

04 May 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYGOTHLAUNDRY! !!!!
post by: brujita at: 04:15 | 6 comments

03 May 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STYNXNO!!!!
post by: brujita at: 13:05 | 7 comments

01 May 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions If a crystal ball would tell you the truth about any one thing you wished to know concerning yourself, life, the future, or anything else, what would you want to know?
post by: bearwife at: 17:44 | 6 comments
Photo Friday: Earth
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 10:11 | 4 comments

30 April 2015

OMG! Rabbit Cultist!
post by: oneswellfoop at: 23:16 | 1 comment

29 April 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Earth
post by: Senyar at: 16:27 | Leave a comment

26 April 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY INITAPPLETTE!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 10:35 | 5 comments

25 April 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIPSTICK THESPIAN!!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 01:09 | 6 comments

24 April 2015

Photo Friday: Air
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 09:38 | 3 comments
Metachat! You're back! Missed you that day you were down, what happened?
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 07:36 | 6 comments

23 April 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Air
post by: Senyar at: 17:09 | Leave a comment

20 April 2015

Finally finished a frustrating fable... Have you ever picked up a book, and ended up being relieved that it was over, simply because it exasperated you so much? Yes, I just fininshed "Ahab's Wife: Or, The Star Gazer" by Sena Jeter Naslund. 666 pages (yes, really) of too much existential ramblings, interwoven with a completely unbelievable story line. Thank goodness I got it at the used book store, and didn't pay full price for it.

What have been your most frustrating books?
post by: redvixen at: 14:35 | 15 comments

17 April 2015

Photo Friday: Fire
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:35 | 5 comments

15 April 2015

Bunny! OMG!
post by: JanetLand at: 14:33 | 2 comments
Humpday 3-point update →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 14:09 | 12 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Fire
post by: Senyar at: 11:57 | Leave a comment

13 April 2015

In which lightning strikes twice →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 22:24 | 4 comments

10 April 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions What do you like best about your life? Least?
post by: bearwife at: 11:06 | 9 comments
Photo Friday: Water
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:33 | 6 comments

08 April 2015

screw-ups I did a major mistake at work. Boo. I hate myself now. I know I'm not the only person who makes mistakes but it really hurts my pocketbook since I am paying for the remediation.
post by: mightshould at: 18:52 | 4 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Water
post by: Senyar at: 13:04 | 1 comment
Which house would you buy if you HAD to buy one?
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 09:21 | 13 comments

07 April 2015

In which we discover that the world is a very small place →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 20:46 | 2 comments

03 April 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?
post by: bearwife at: 10:38 | 13 comments
Marvelous April Fools' Prank. I want to try this some day.
post by: JanetLand at: 07:46 | 1 comment
Photo Friday: Bunnies, Chicks and Eggs
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:18 | 5 comments

02 April 2015

HAM Which ham should I get for Easter? The free Cooked Smoked Ham? Or the 99 cents a pound honey-glazed spiral sliced ham? The latter does appeal to me but if the former is just as good...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 11:33 | 7 comments
OMG BUNNY
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 08:48 | 2 comments

01 April 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Bunnies, Chicks and Eggs
post by: Senyar at: 14:19 | Leave a comment

27 March 2015

What should I plant? There's a windowbox-sized planter hanging on the side of our deck. I figure I might as well take advantage and plant something in it. BUT WHAT? This is northern NJ, it's partly to fully sunny on the box, and I would like perennial flowers. What would be pretty and not too easy to kill?
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 13:11 | 11 comments
Friday question from the Book of Questions Imagine your house contains all you own and catches on fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you can safely make a dash to save one item. What, if anything, would it be?
post by: bearwife at: 12:00 | 10 comments
To Do List for the Weekend →Read more...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 09:14 | 7 comments
Photo Friday: Something That Makes You Happy
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:05 | 3 comments

25 March 2015

Corgi! OMG! →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 22:57 | 2 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Something That Makes You Happy
post by: Senyar at: 15:21 | Leave a comment

23 March 2015

Up and at'em! What are you going to get done today?→Read more...
post by: altolinguistic at: 04:08 | 26 comments

20 March 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions What do you wear when you sleep?
post by: bearwife at: 13:24 | 16 comments
Photo Friday: Pets
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 00:12 | 8 comments

18 March 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Pets Always a favourite photo theme and one we haven't had for a while. Show us your critters.
post by: Senyar at: 15:16 | Leave a comment

16 March 2015

Who was Sloopy? And why did she need to Hang On?
post by: Doohickie at: 21:46 | 7 comments

15 March 2015

Former Rikers Guard sold drugs and pimped out female corrections officers from the Daily News
post by: jason's_planet at: 19:23 | 4 comments
Lemonade. L-l-l-lemonade.
post by: jason's_planet at: 16:54 | 2 comments

14 March 2015

So, the wedding went well... Some of you may remember that my eldest daughter was about to get married.→Read more...
post by: dg at: 07:14 | 10 comments

13 March 2015

"Duh/no duh/doy/no doubt/guy" It's the cola/soda/pop of eye rolls→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 18:44 | 4 comments
Variable tastes and i mean the stuff you put in your mouth→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 17:24 | 2 comments
"There can be no peace until they renounce their Duck God and accept our Rabbit God." →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 13:34 | 2 comments
Friday Question from the Book of Questions Do you consider yourself well organized? How often do you have to look for your keys?
post by: bearwife at: 12:53 | 10 comments
Photo Friday : Manufacture
post by: Senyar at: 12:12 | 4 comments

12 March 2015

Bunny! OMG! Looka dem earsies!
post by: Senyar at: 18:18 | 2 comments

11 March 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Manufacture →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 16:16 | Leave a comment
So lent is killing me →Read more...
post by: Doohickie at: 01:03 | 10 comments

09 March 2015

Just another amusing tumblr
post by: Obscure Reference at: 10:46 | Leave a comment

07 March 2015

She would also play victim in front of her friends, and →Read more...
post by: serena at: 10:30 | 5 comments
What does this sound like when you don't know Dutch? →Read more...
post by: jouke at: 03:23 | 8 comments

06 March 2015

So I got married in a fraternity house The seventh one down. We got married there 30+ years ago (it was a Catholic church back then)
post by: Doohickie at: 21:17 | 4 comments
Somebody lend me $200K, I need this house. I've been admiring this place for years and now it's on sale. The view is amazing from up there.
post by: octothorpe at: 15:14 | 13 comments
Friday Question from the Book of Questions Since adolescence, in what three to four year period do you feel you experienced the most personal growth and change?
post by: bearwife at: 14:07 | 6 comments
What's going on? How the heck are ya?→Read more...
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 12:13 | 10 comments
Photo Friday: Points
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 02:30 | 4 comments

05 March 2015

Adult Wednesday Addams You know... the daughter from the Addams Family? She's out on her own now. Interesting little vignettes with a twist.
post by: Doohickie at: 21:24 | 1 comment
Animal essence abuse in the 2nd dimension
post by: Obscure Reference at: 13:58 | 1 comment

04 March 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Points
post by: Senyar at: 13:51 | Leave a comment

02 March 2015

21st Century Problem... →Read more...
post by: amro at: 10:03 | 7 comments

01 March 2015

As if this winter needed to get more absurd.
post by: JanetLand at: 16:16 | 3 comments

27 February 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions Have you ever hated anyone? If so, why and for how long?
post by: bearwife at: 13:00 | 10 comments
Published, but unacknowledged I spent the last half of last year on a writing project and it was finally published :-) Because of policy reasons, I don't get acknowledged as author, but I guess I can take comfort in knowing that I did it :-(→Read more...
post by: dg at: 08:27 | 6 comments
Photo Friday: Things That Look Like Faces
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:55 | 3 comments

25 February 2015

Waiting for a phone/skype job interview to start Sitting and waiting for a video conference call from an interviewer for a job I've applied for. Never had a video interview before, not sure how this is going to work out.
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post by: octothorpe at: 18:04 | 12 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Things That Look Like Faces
post by: Senyar at: 15:48 | Leave a comment

24 February 2015

I got crabs! But why I got crabs?!
post by: Senyar at: 13:12 | 4 comments

23 February 2015

When a mansion just isn't enough
post by: dg at: 16:01 | 2 comments

22 February 2015

Sending out bat signal to Pinlsuperhero! Need oxygen....and reliable Oscar feed.

Kof Kof
post by: Lipstick Thespian at: 21:08 | 1 comment
The condition is seen particularly in males.
post by: Obscure Reference at: 10:45 | 1 comment

20 February 2015

Friday Question from the Book of Questions Fast forward to this coming summer, when hopefully even the East Coast will be warm again. If you find yourself in a parking lot at a large shopping center and see a dog in apparent distress from the heat in a car with closed windows and locked doors, what will you do?
post by: bearwife at: 19:49 | 16 comments
OMG! Bunny walks on its front legs to avoid being fed to a Python! (an "Only in China" story?)
post by: oneswellfoop at: 18:16 | 1 comment
Photo Friday: Baby It's Cold Outside
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:16 | 4 comments

19 February 2015

Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains - La Fille Aux Cheveux de Soie I heard this striking song on the inimitable FIP Radio
post by: jouke at: 15:11 | 6 comments

18 February 2015

Swan Lake, Part Deux
post by: Orange Swan at: 21:25 | 5 comments
Hump-day Good/Bad update →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 16:41 | 9 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Baby It's Cold Outside
post by: Senyar at: 16:02 | Leave a comment

17 February 2015

OMG! MYSTERY BUNNIES! (Peeps brand, spotted at Walmart)→Read more...
post by: oneswellfoop at: 21:20 | 1 comment

15 February 2015

SNL 40! Where can I stream it outside of nbc.com? My local won't stream it live?????
post by: Lipstick Thespian at: 20:46 | 2 comments

14 February 2015

Valentine's Day 3-point update. Whatcha up to? →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 16:06 | 13 comments
Feb 14th. Hey, what's that link for the bunny valentines we have here? Do you know what I'm talking about?
post by: Stewriffic at: 16:02 | 1 comment

13 February 2015

OMG! BOPPITY BUNNY! Filmed at the Santa Barbara Bunny Shelter (60 miles down the road from me), from the same meme-maker as "Baby Monkey (Riding Backwards On A Pig)"
post by: oneswellfoop at: 15:33 | 1 comment
Friday Question from the Book of Questions If you could take a one month trip to anywhere in the world and money were not a consideration, where would you go and what would you do?
post by: bearwife at: 12:55 | 10 comments
So I discovered that BuzzFeed will let anyone post. So I made My First Listicle! (involves The Little Mermaid) →Read more...
post by: Firas at: 11:34 | 1 comment
Photo Friday: Something I Did One Time Only
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 02:12 | 3 comments

12 February 2015

Something I notice is that people who were attractive when I was in middle school with them are still like that almost a couple decades later. I figure it makes sense though if you look at taking care of oneself as a skill→Read more...
post by: Firas at: 23:39 | 4 comments
Because anything can be disciplinary
post by: Obscure Reference at: 09:16 | 1 comment

11 February 2015

OtterTube! →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 15:53 | 2 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Something I Did One Time Only
post by: Senyar at: 14:54 | Leave a comment

10 February 2015

Arctic Hares! OMG!
post by: Senyar at: 13:41 | 5 comments
Every Bunny Was Kung Fu Fighting (a recommended shirt for wearing at future MeCha Meetups? $12 the first 24 hours, $15 thereafter, also on a tote bag, same price)
post by: oneswellfoop at: 04:13 | Leave a comment

09 February 2015

Whelk Sighting! →Read more...
post by: oneswellfoop at: 16:21 | 1 comment
On (dis)liking celebrities I've been thinking about the strange phenomenon of how I view various celebrities→Read more...
post by: Firas at: 07:39 | 8 comments

06 February 2015

(After a hiatus) Friday Question from the Book of Questions Were you able to wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, would you do so? If so, whose body would you choose?
post by: bearwife at: 13:41 | 14 comments
Photo Friday: Close Up
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:50 | 3 comments

04 February 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Close Up
post by: Senyar at: 12:17 | Leave a comment
Why 6 was afraid of 7.
post by: Obscure Reference at: 08:49 | 3 comments
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEWRIFFIC!!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 08:31 | 9 comments

01 February 2015

Super Bowl Sunday! Maybe you're watching, maybe you won't. Either way, what's on the menu today?
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 12:47 | 20 comments

31 January 2015

À propos of nothing Something that intrigues you currently but is unrelated to anything else.
post by: jouke at: 12:04 | 11 comments
Flickr gallery of 70's logo designs →Read more...
post by: Thorzdad at: 08:01 | 6 comments

30 January 2015

More assuming the negative in the workplace Caller looking for an apartment: "I have a Section 8 voucher, but I'm not using it."

Coworker: Must be something fishy going on there!

(Um...like maybe she got a good job??)
post by: serena at: 13:03 | 1 comment
OMG! BUNNY BEER CART!
post by: oneswellfoop at: 02:19 | 2 comments
Photo Friday: Far Away
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 01:21 | 6 comments

29 January 2015

Better, Worse, & Relative Two choices and a meter reading→Read more...
post by: ethylene at: 06:16 | 6 comments

28 January 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Far Away
post by: Senyar at: 13:21 | Leave a comment

27 January 2015

My Friend Is a Die-Hard Elitist Snob, So How Do I Fix Her? I think the genius of New York media is that everyone in this picture--the letter writer, the person being written about, and the person responding to the letter--all come off a bit ridiculous.
post by: Firas at: 15:40 | 1 comment

25 January 2015

Somthing nice in your life? Weird observation of the night (1A.M.). →Read more...
post by: arse_hat at: 01:02 | 6 comments

24 January 2015

Saturday 3-point update →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 05:10 | 9 comments

23 January 2015

Photo Friday: Big Things
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 02:10 | 8 comments

22 January 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Big Things
post by: Senyar at: 09:52 | 1 comment

20 January 2015

WARNING: AUTO-SOUND ON LINK (May make you change your dinner plans... if you're into this kind of thing)
post by: oneswellfoop at: 18:38 | 2 comments
I love this TV ad so much. Why are the ads often so much better than the programmes?
post by: Senyar at: 16:13 | 2 comments

19 January 2015

Gnome Chomsky
post by: Obscure Reference at: 19:20 | 1 comment

18 January 2015

Finally, a house worthy of being called the Mecha Mansion
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 10:06 | 6 comments

17 January 2015

Saturday Morning Question from The Book of Questions
post by: amro at: 08:02 | 31 comments

16 January 2015

Photo Friday: Little Things
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 02:45 | 3 comments

15 January 2015

Mah hedd juss asploded frum teh kyewt.
post by: Doohickie at: 23:46 | 2 comments
Hello, MetaChat! An anecdote: Somewhere around 14 years ago when I submitted a few tongue twisters to this site (which still looks much as it did in the day). I submitted a couple of Hungarian ones and made up three original English ones (#95-97) and was amused by getting my name at the bottom of the page. Internet fame!→Read more...
post by: Wolfdog at: 19:30 | 1 comment
Tips for using a ceramic knife? →Read more...
post by: Thorzdad at: 18:43 | 4 comments

14 January 2015

The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : Little Things.
post by: Senyar at: 14:58 | Leave a comment

13 January 2015

Weird NYtimes links. Why suddenly have ordinary words on this page become highlighted and underscored and link to NYtimes articles? For example, in the first sentence at the top there, "informal," "touch," "base," and "post" have all turned blue and link to stupid things on nytimes.com. What gives?
post by: JanetLand at: 19:29 | 15 comments

09 January 2015

Friday question from the Book of Questions What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?
post by: bearwife at: 15:31 | 17 comments
Koala Mittens! OMG! →Read more...
post by: Senyar at: 13:22 | Leave a comment
Which house would you buy if you HAD to buy one?
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 10:14 | 16 comments
Photo Friday: All Aboard!
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 07:16 | 5 comments

08 January 2015

Hey What's going on?
post by: ThePinkSuperhero at: 09:58 | 18 comments

07 January 2015

oh hai I'm currently procrastinating because: →Read more...
post by: lonefrontranger at: 18:16 | 4 comments
The theme for this week's Photo Friday is : All Aboard!
post by: Senyar at: 18:14 | Leave a comment
HAPPY CAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISMEAR!!!!!!!!
post by: brujita at: 02:05 | 10 comments

06 January 2015

Pandas in the Snow. Makes me feel a tiny bit better about winter.
post by: JanetLand at: 19:52 | 5 comments

05 January 2015

I just deleted Candy Crush Saga from my phone. →Read more...
post by: altolinguistic at: 11:27 | 16 comments

03 January 2015

Class in the US (pdf) Very readable. A scan of the 1983 book Class by Paul Fussell.→Read more...
post by: jouke at: 10:02 | 4 comments

02 January 2015

OMG! BOOK BUNNY!
from the best source of cute buns on tumblr
post by: oneswellfoop at: 20:01 | Leave a comment
Photo Friday: New
post by: Kronos_to_Earth at: 11:15 | 3 comments

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