Monthly Archives: November 2005

Don’t beat up the Backbeat

Posted on November 30, 2005 by ken

Checking the ol’ aggregator this morning, I was hit with this piece of what I thought was bad news, at least for me, from the Evil Genius Chronicles Clambake and Weblog. I thought, “After all Dave’s postings and spirited dialogues … Continue reading →

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Slipper Socks update

Posted on November 29, 2005 by ken

On reading the label on my new slipper socks, they are Acorn Slipper Socks. I discover that they have been worn by US Astronauts since 1982. Says it right there on the label. My particular model looks like these right … Continue reading →

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Clothing misfire

Posted on November 29, 2005 by ken

As noted earlier, it’s a balmy 65o here. Thankskgiving night, a bone-shattering 19o. So that night, I ordered some nice wool socks, with the warm insulated feet, from QVC. Slipper socks, I think they’re called. Guess what arrived tonight? -k-

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Weather Wierdness

Posted on November 29, 2005 by ken

As I get home from another day of staring into the monitor, it’s 65o here, with flashes of lightning, light rain. There is a tornado watch in effect until 0100 tomorrow. Might have to tune the race scanner to the … Continue reading →

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Prison Break Break

Posted on November 29, 2005 by ken

Well, I guess FOX considered last night’s Prison Break more than our old hearts could stand. Last night marked the “mid-Season Finale” episode. It returns in all its suspenseful glory in March, where it’ll doubtless be scheduled concurrently with an … Continue reading →

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Prison Break Monday

Posted on November 28, 2005 by ken

My pick for best new TV show of the season is Prison Break on FOX. I especially like that they typically show a rerun of last week’s episode in the 8-9 PM EST timeslot, prior to airing the current episode … Continue reading →

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Interweb Public Service Sunday

Posted on November 27, 2005 by ken

Well, I was all fired up earlier. I was prepared to offer incisive comments about PJM/OSM/Web 2.0/Tag Clouds/web.i.lic.i.o.us, but Scott, aka The Fat Guy, in far fewer, and much nicer words, sums it up nicely. And this little gem answers … Continue reading →

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And I’m gridiron bound

Posted on November 27, 2005 by ken

With NASCAR being done for the year, and NCAA hoops not rolling steadily yet, all I got is the NFL. First, hats off to the Kansas City Chieves1, on their win today vs New England. Usually out of the picture … Continue reading →

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Fum-BLE!

Posted on November 27, 2005 by ken

When I made last night’s post about Keith Jackson, I thought he had retired from broadcasting. In fact, I was pretty sure that I had heard his farewell broadcast, and I had. According to this, Keith came out of retirement … Continue reading →

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Whoooah, Nellie!

Posted on November 26, 2005 by ken

Isn’t it great to see and hear Keith Jackson back in ABC’s College Football broadcast booth? I think it is. -k- Technorati Tags: Keith Jackson

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