Author Archives: Mickey

A Fried Peanut Butter and Lembas Sammitch

    Last year, I thought the protest over how the title The Two Towers was supposedly an insensitive reference to terrorism (despite the fact Tolkien’s book was published twelve years before the WTC was completed). But, with this year’s … Continue reading

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Regarding Graphics

    Let me state up front I do not have a problem with people using the images on my website. For instance, I’ve noticed recently that some websites are using my Antigua photos. This is perfectly fine. I’m not … Continue reading

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Today in Fat

    The Associated Press has this story about one Joseph Connor, a resident of New Haven Connecticut, who is suing McDonald’s for not hiring him. Connor is 420 pounds and, viewing his obesity as a disability, claims McDonald’s violated … Continue reading

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A Chill Wind

    “In the 19 months since 9-11, we have seen our democracy compromised by fear and hatred. Basic inalienable rights, due process, the sanctity of the home have been quickly compromised in a climate of fear. A unified American … Continue reading

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Everybody’s Gone Surfin’

    I think the warm weather has gone to my brain. I just spent a considerable amount of time typing onomatopoeic nonsense into my browser’s address bar to see if anything would show up.    Incidentally, FYI, the following … Continue reading

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Ed End

    My TV viewing is so far behind, I only tonight watched last Friday’s season finale of Ed. Apparently viewership is down for the show, so there’s talk this might be its last season.    I’ve watched Ed from … Continue reading

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A Wolf in No Clothing

    Well, I finally finished the work on my Diary page. Now it’s all up-to-date and ready for new entries.    I’ve been so immersed in this that I barely had time for anything else (except eating, of course). … Continue reading

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A Quick Note

    My work with categories is only halfway done but I’m already off on another project. Now I’m trying to spruce up my Troubled Loner domain. The front page is still the same (if you visit) but I’ve decided … Continue reading

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Future DVD Purchases

    • As has been reported elsewhere, two discs in the first edition of the Back to the Future box were mastered misframed. It appears Universal is finally shipping out corrected copies. These can be recognized by the “V2” … Continue reading

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Spending $2 at Taco Bell

    It’s a slice of life, a bit of humor, and a history lesson all in one. Find out what two bucks at Taco Bell can get you.

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