Monthly Archives: January 2011

Retrogaggery

Posted on January 30, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

During a conversation last night, I found myself reminded again of a television phenomenon that has, really, died: The old-school, star-driven 60s/70s variety show. These shows were a staple of my childhood, and they were the cheesiest, most brilliant thing … Continue reading →

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Ukulele!

Posted on January 30, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

I have a weird sort of musical habit: I am a 4-string junkie. I’ve played the violin since childhood (and still play it, both electric and traditional). I taught myself to play the viola (mostly because I just sort of … Continue reading →

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Random Phrase Internet GOLD: Zebra Boogaloo!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

The daughter of a friend suggested a fine phrase for today’s installment: “zebra jumping over the moon.” Thanks, Malia! As it happens, there’s a lot of stuff on Teh Interwebz about cows and this moon-jumping behavior of theirs, but not so … Continue reading →

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Moments on the Road

Posted on January 27, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

Every time I have to make the long trek from my current Bucolic Rural Hamlet to my childhood home in the Great Suburban Necropolis that surrounds Chicago, I find myself on a curious journey, constantly tempted to turn aside, lured … Continue reading →

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Oh, Dear…

Posted on January 25, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

Handerpants. Oh. My. God. Handerpants. (via)

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Walking Far From Home…

Posted on January 25, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

I am currently on my umpteenth listen-through of Iron & Wine’s new release, Kiss Each Other Clean, and I can comfortably, happily, and with great confidence declare it absolutely gorgeous. Sam Beam keeps stretching in amazing directions, and the result … Continue reading →

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Magic in Color and Black and White

Posted on January 23, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

I am not ashamed to admit that I have an addiction — an addiction to the Library of Congress Flickr Stream. It is amazing.  There are gems glittering in the Gottlieb Jazz Photos collection, for example, that just tickle the … Continue reading →

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Random Phrase Internet GOLD!

Posted on January 22, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

New blog = new features! The first new regular feature piece for this blog is a little game I’m calling Random Phrase Internet GOLD, and it goes a little something like this: 1. Take a phrase from the day (the weirder … Continue reading →

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There is something a little sad…

Posted on January 21, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

…and a little disturbing about taxidermically preserved critters. I can appreciate the art that goes into creating a good, um, specimen (I suppose that’s what I’ll call it now). Considerable care goes into using the hide and frame of a … Continue reading →

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So. Here we are.

Posted on January 21, 2011 by L. M. Bernhardt

Yeah, I know. Awkward. I mean, we’ve only just met, and I have, really, no idea what to say. I got a little bored, so I decided to blog. And now you’re stuck reading it. Heh. Long story? No. Short … Continue reading →

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