Bilbo's Random Thought Collection

Random observations and comments from the Fairfax County, Virginia, Curmudgeon-at-Large.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Literacy, Graphed

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Today is a minimalist post day... way too much to do, and far too little time to do it in. Thanks to Miss Cellania for turning me on to thi...
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Snow Jobs

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No, today I'm not talking about the ones that Congress foists off on us all the time...I'm talking about the one that's headed o...
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009

People NOT on my Christmas Gift List

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With the economy being the way it is, I've been looking for ways to cut back on expenses. Sadly, one way I'm cutting back is by sla...
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Monday, December 07, 2009

I'm Mad, MAD, I Tell You, Bwa-ha-haaaaaa!!!

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Did you know that there was a book out there called the "International Handbook of Anger"? I thought not. Well, there is, and yo...
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Sunday, December 06, 2009

A Checklist for the Mindless

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A few weeks ago I wrote a post titled " Just When I'd Gotten My Blood Pressure Back Down Again ," in which I carried on at som...
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Saturday, December 05, 2009

Cartoon Saturday

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An explosion caused by indoor pyrotechnics at a nightclub in central Russia killed 103 people and injured at least 140 others, eighty-five ...
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Friday, December 04, 2009

Unemployment Geography

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One of my coworkers sent me this very interesting link yesterday - The Decline: The Geography of a Recession . It's an animated map tha...
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Thursday, December 03, 2009

Signs You've Gotten Carried Away with Christmas Shopping

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Regardless of the state of the economy, parents try to make Christmas a big event for their children, and most of us are willing to go to ri...
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009

The Economic Crisis Hits Christmas

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You knew it had to happen. Yes, the world economic downturn and consequent downsizings and cutbacks have finally hit Christmas. A confident...
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Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Useless News, a Report, and an Invitation

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News Flash: Chelsea Clinton is engaged! Here's our man-on-the-street reporter with an update: Man-on-the-Street Reporter: "Sir, wh...
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Bilbo
I'm a 74-year old father of three and grandfather of six with opinions on nearly everything. I believe in courtesy, common sense, and fair play. I love ballroom dancing, reading, gardening, gourmet cooking, and travel. While I'm opinionated, I'm not close-minded, and I welcome your constructive comments on my blog. My motto: "I have seen the truth, and it makes no sense."
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