Monthly Archives: August 2003

Warning of Life

Posted on August 31 2003 by Mickey

    I just received my “advance copy” of Universal’s new 2-disc special edition of Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. Although I enjoyed the commentary and the deleted scenes, I was shocked at the poor transfer. For those using … Continue reading →

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A Message from Joe (2003/08/29)

Posted on August 29 2003 by Mickey

    My nephew Joe is taking an international studies course in Ecuador. Here’’s his latest message. From: JoeSent: Friday, August 29, 2003 17:11:38Subject: Hello again Hello again from Quito! I have finished what one could call my first week … Continue reading →

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Maybe Some Dated British Documentaries and a Really Loud Abrasive Robot Show Will Keep ’Em Watching

Posted on August 29 2003 by Mickey

    This is hardly new news nor hardly original, but it’s nice to see it in print. An article in the Salt Lake City Tribune (— ha! you thought I was talking about my site, didn’t you —) discusses … Continue reading →

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Mmm, Voting

Posted on August 29 2003 by Mickey

    The eyes of an overweight electorate are on California, as Taco Bell continues its Recall Election Taco Poll. In this promotion, the purchase of a beef taco registers as a vote for Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (Jingle All … Continue reading →

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A Message from Joe (2003/08/27)

Posted on August 27 2003 by Mickey

    My nephew Joe is taking an international studies course in Ecuador. Here’s his latest message. From: JoeSent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:00:38Subject: Life in the south I’m glad to hear from all of you folks back in the … Continue reading →

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Maybe a New Category Might Help Me Make Sense of It

Posted on August 27 2003 by Mickey

    I’m still speechless over this. CNN has a story about the Nigerian woman who may be buried up to her neck and stoned because she gave birth out of wedlock. The story is unbelievable enough but then the … Continue reading →

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Thou Shalt Give it a Rest

Posted on August 26 2003 by Mickey

    As long as I’m quoting scripture, and Matthew in particular. To those demonstrators in Montgomery Alabama who refuse to remove a Ten Commandments idol from their government building, I’d like to repeat what Jesus said: “Give to Caesar … Continue reading →

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Passionately

Posted on August 26 2003 by Mickey

    After weeks of hearing about how Mel Gibson’s new movie Passion, which depicts Christ’s arrest and trial, might be anti-Semitic, I finally read this passage on CNN’s Entertainment page today: following a screening in Houston, the Anti-Defamation League … Continue reading →

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Mars, the Bringer of Wet Shoes

Posted on August 24 2003 by Mickey

    The local news reminded me that Mars was visible tonight, in the southeast, so I had to go out and see for myself. All I had were binoculars, but I assume the pale star in the sky was … Continue reading →

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A Message from Joe (2003/08/23)

Posted on August 23 2003 by Mickey

    My nephew Joe is taking an international studies course in Ecuador. Here’s his latest message. From: JoeSent: Wednesday, August 23, 2003 18:04:02Subject: Now this is more like it. ¡Hola amigos! I’m glad to hear that everyone is doing … Continue reading →

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