Bilbo's Random Thought Collection

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

Sunday, March 08, 2026

Musical Sunday

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One of my favorite musical artists, going back many years, is English singer/songwriter Charlie Dore , perhaps best remembered for her 1979 ...
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Saturday, March 07, 2026

Cartoon Saturday

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January sucked. February sucked. March is trying very hard to suck more. Der Furor's war of choice and distraction with Iran was off to ...
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Friday, March 06, 2026

The Right-Cheek Ass Clown for March, 2026

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It grieves me to say, friends, that I am near to giving up on the Augean stable-level task of separating the chaff from the chaff to select...
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Thursday, March 05, 2026

The True Foundation of the American Economy

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It occurs to me, as we view the smoldering wreckage of what was once a thriving economy, that it's not only Der Furor who has no clue of...
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Sunday, March 01, 2026

Poetry Sunday

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Every morning when I get up and see the image that glares back at me from the bathroom mirror, I wonder what it was that my wife saw in me. ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Cartoon Saturday

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As glad as I was to be done with January, I'm even happier to be done with February ... "The President of Peace" launched Oper...
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Friday, February 27, 2026

Great Moments in Editing and Signage

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It's the last collection of the month ... get 'em while they're hot! When even the dogs are worried, it's time to check in w...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Assessing Democratic Chances

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This year's midterm elections will give us an early idea of how the 2028 presidential race will shape up. At the moment, Der Furor's...
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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Musical Sunday

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No matter how crazy things get, there are those who can find fun in the lunacy. The Parody Project nails it once again with "Monkeys on...
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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Cartoon Saturday

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Well, we've survived another week of Der Furor's destructive chaos ... more or less. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck dow...
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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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