Show of hands, who here likes to read, whether it’s books, magazines, websites, or blogs? Thought so. Today’s observance is right up our alley, or at least my alley anyways: …
Book Lovers’ Day 2021
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The Weekend Docket
Holy crap, it’s Friday once again. This week’s gone by quickly, and yet so slow at the same time. I’ve got some relatives from out of town visiting. They won’t …
National Underwear Day 2021
If you’re new here, you’ve probably figured out that we’re all about the offbeat and wacky observances and holidays. If you’re a part of the old guard, then you know …
Spammers’ Showcase, #5
It’s Wednesday, and that means HUMP DAY! And another great opportunity for another installment of the Spammers’ Showcase. If you’re new here, this is a series where I roast the …
The Weekend Docket
It’s Friday, bb, and that means another summer weekend’s right around the corner. The Olympics are in full swing, and I’ve had the Roku on Peacock’s Tokyo Now channel as …
Notes from the Road, #18: Job Hunt
It’s a mid-summer evening, and the job hunt’s going nowhere. I found my portable radio and turned it to the AM station for the live broadcast from the baseball stadium. …
Public Service Announcement: DMCA Scams
We’ve all heard about scams, like the ones operating from overseas call centers, or the ones operating out of certain countries claiming the recipient has an inheritance from some dead …
Tales from the Search Engines, #1
For the longest time, this blog has flown under the radar in obscurity, with very few, if any readers. I’ll admit, it sometimes felt like I was screaming into an …
World and National Tofu Day 2021
Show of hands, who here’s heard of tofu? Ever tried it? Like it or don’t like it? Ever heard of the national observance about it? Well, guess what? Now you …
The Weekend Docket
Holy madness, it’s Friday already, and that means we’re coming into the weekend. The Olympics are on, and while I’m working on stuff for the day job, I’ve got the …