Archive for November, 2007
Friday, November 30th, 2007
Since You’re Gone
Underrated song by an underrated band.
Greetings - Robilar from Mars.
Creature Double Feature!
Here we have a reminder of a) a time when TV actually turned itself off and b) just how Catholic New England is.
Some non-Boston extras:
Danger Island.
Adam-12.
No Comments » - Posted in Vanished Boston by The Silver Fox
Friday, November 30th, 2007
King Ink
In case you were wondering, my favorite font is Bookman Old Style.
Yes, I have a favorite font. I am dork.
4 Comments » - Posted in Slithytoves by The Silver Fox
Friday, November 30th, 2007
In The Time Of My Ruin
What I am these days in busy. Busy, busy, busy, to the tune of two papers and a presentation, all due next week. So I have to gone to ground, scuttling from work to class to home to library and around again. But just to remind one and all that I’m still alive, here […]
No Comments » - Posted in Slithytoves by The Silver Fox
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
Prove My Hypothesis
Every so often in my travels I’ll pass an eatery, usually of the greasy spoon or diner variety, with a sign stating that the establishment features the ‘New York System.’
So, anyone know exactly what this system is?
3 Comments » - Posted in Eatin' n' Drinkin' by The Silver Fox
Monday, November 19th, 2007
Revenge of Legends of the Dumb
Way back in the days before the intertubes put the answers to everything at your fingertips, it was easy to believe all manner of semi-plausible or even idiotic things.
Among the semi-plausible* articles of faith was the idea that Frank Stallone sang the lead vocals for the hit song Eye of the Tiger that accompanied brother […]
1 Comment » - Posted in The Life and Times of the Broadcast Kid by The Silver Fox
Thursday, November 15th, 2007
Below The Surface
I’ve been terribly busy these past few weeks, and expect I will be for a little bit more. By way of apology, please accept this delicious obituary.
3 Comments » - Posted in Slithytoves by The Silver Fox
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Send Out the Gorillas
The 70’s were awesome. Would that they made such commercials today.
Also, I smell an astronaut.
No Comments » - Posted in Slithytoves by The Silver Fox
Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Friday Fun Facts
Laura Brannigan toured the world as a back-up singer for Leonard Cohen.
The video for her song Self Control was directed by William Friedkin, of The Exorcist fame. I seem to recall some controversy around this video.
These fun facts brought to you by my inner 14-year old.
