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Iran's president wrote to President Bush on Monday proposing a new "diplomatic opening" between the two countries. The U.S. reacted coolly, since President Bush only turns to diplomacy as a last resort.
Nicole Kidman says her divorce from Tom Cruise was a "major shock" -- and, she still loves him. Poor thing. To feel better, maybe she should go on Oprah and jump up and down on Katie Holmes.
HaBlog Almanac
The World Whimmy Diddle Championships are this week in Asheville, North Carolina. It's the only whimmy diddle competition sanction by the World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Association. So, whatever you do, don't be fooled by any imitation unsanctioned whimmy diddlers.
The Nazis began their infamous book burnings in Berlin on May 9 in 1933. It was all Hitler's idea. He'd written about it in his book, "Mein Kampfire."
On May 9 in 1903 blacksmith Fred LaRose of Cobalt, Ontario, threw his hammer at a fox and struck silver. Needless to say, the Lone Ranger was furious.
- Actually, Fred discovered the world's largest silver vein; but he didn't know it, so he sold his claim for a paltry $30,000. Which wasn't even enough to pay off the Lone Ranger.
Three Detroit bandits set the world used-watch stealing record on May 9 in 1974. From a Goodwill Industries warehouse they stole 32,500 used watches. This was not smart. All of them had to be reset to daylight saving time.
- Goodwill officials were really ticked off.
Love & Learn
New Furniture, Accessories Make Patio Possiblities Plentiful - Consumers can choose from a wide variety of accessories like rugs, outdoor lighting, serving carts and fireplaces to complement or accent their patio furniture. Style choices are just as abundant - everything from Old World to mid-century modern.
Closeup: Eva Longoria - TV goddess Eva Longoria had never been in a big Hollywood movie before arriving on the set of "The Sentinel," where she would work with Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland and Kim Basinger.
Et al.
I don't want to return to Prohibition. The return of some inhibition might be nice though.
Noses on today's blog were wiped with Puffex, the 200-ply tissue for people who really need to blow.
- And remember, a moist Puffex makes a great emergency snowball.
Iran's president wrote to President Bush on Monday proposing a new "diplomatic opening" between the two countries. The U.S. reacted coolly, since President Bush only turns to diplomacy as a last resort.
Nicole Kidman says her divorce from Tom Cruise was a "major shock" -- and, she still loves him. Poor thing. To feel better, maybe she should go on Oprah and jump up and down on Katie Holmes.
HaBlog Almanac
The World Whimmy Diddle Championships are this week in Asheville, North Carolina. It's the only whimmy diddle competition sanction by the World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Association. So, whatever you do, don't be fooled by any imitation unsanctioned whimmy diddlers.
The Nazis began their infamous book burnings in Berlin on May 9 in 1933. It was all Hitler's idea. He'd written about it in his book, "Mein Kampfire."
On May 9 in 1903 blacksmith Fred LaRose of Cobalt, Ontario, threw his hammer at a fox and struck silver. Needless to say, the Lone Ranger was furious.
- Actually, Fred discovered the world's largest silver vein; but he didn't know it, so he sold his claim for a paltry $30,000. Which wasn't even enough to pay off the Lone Ranger.
Three Detroit bandits set the world used-watch stealing record on May 9 in 1974. From a Goodwill Industries warehouse they stole 32,500 used watches. This was not smart. All of them had to be reset to daylight saving time.
- Goodwill officials were really ticked off.
Love & Learn
New Furniture, Accessories Make Patio Possiblities Plentiful - Consumers can choose from a wide variety of accessories like rugs, outdoor lighting, serving carts and fireplaces to complement or accent their patio furniture. Style choices are just as abundant - everything from Old World to mid-century modern.
Closeup: Eva Longoria - TV goddess Eva Longoria had never been in a big Hollywood movie before arriving on the set of "The Sentinel," where she would work with Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland and Kim Basinger.
Et al.
I don't want to return to Prohibition. The return of some inhibition might be nice though.
Noses on today's blog were wiped with Puffex, the 200-ply tissue for people who really need to blow.
- And remember, a moist Puffex makes a great emergency snowball.
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