Category Archives: Funny(ish) stuff

A true super-taster

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Bill Ward

The marked improvement in Italian wines, especially the more affordable stuff, is something I can actually attest to personally. I spent almost three years in Italy in the Navy. We sailors were called “squids,” and I ate a boatload of … Continue reading →

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Linkin’ logs 1-16-13

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Bill Ward

We’re getting smarter and showing more ingenuity. I know because I read it on the InterWeb: • If you read much about politics or religion, it’s easy to believe in human de-evolution. I choose to go with this study finding … Continue reading →

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Linkin’ logs 1-7-13

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Bill Ward

I loved “Lincoln.” Daniel Day-Lewis basically occupies the 16th president’s skin (you forget it’s Lewis entirely) and Tony Kushner’s dialogue is beyond stellar. I also love linkin’, even though I have been sidelined from doing it for a while. In … Continue reading →

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Season’s bleatings

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Bill Ward

Oh Christmas tree …                             Oh Christmas tree …      

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Signs of the vinous times

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Bill Ward

Almost in spite of myself, I love Facebook. Part of the reason is that people post stuff like the “signs” below:          

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Jumping jack flashy

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Bill Ward

I haven’t seen my friend Tom in far too long, but he must know that I could use some exercise, because he passed along this dandy reminder:

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Linkin’ logs 11-10-12

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Bill Ward

Spanning the InterTubes, from the potentially sublime to the semi-ridiculous: • For years I’ve been working hard, and sometimes even successfully, at not overhyping stuff I love or consider very promising, like this bar or this grape. I’d much rather do a … Continue reading →

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All Hallow’s Eve

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Bill Ward

I kinda doubt this lass was celebrating Halloween, but it seems an appropriate time to marvel at both her costume and her grace:

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Late-breaking shopping

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Bill Ward

When I was growing up in Nashville, I always was amused at how, when the TV weatherpersons predicted flurries, the grocery stores would soon be out of milk and bread, as though every mother thought she would be holed up … Continue reading →

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One-day delay

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Bill Ward

This week’s Friday profile has been moved to Saturday because of an insane week at work, out-of-town company, baseball playoffs, yada and et cetera. Also because I have been facing quandaries like this:  

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