Big Word Wednesday-Week 16
Welcome to the Thursday edition of Big Word Wednesday. Hopefully this won't become a habit. One of our resident Wordsmith's, Tom from Being Michael's Daddy contributes our first word in this week's edition of Big Word Wednesday: cromulent. It means fine, acceptable, normal. It is used quite frequently on The Simpsons. Homer used it once, but that doesn't mean he →
Lost My Ticket For The Clue Bus
I am 4 posts-well, 3 now, away from my 100th post. I know, I know, hard to believe. Alert the media and call my Web Host, I could get dozens of hits. I'm trying to remember exactly what it is I'm supposed to do for my 100th post, other than turn cartwheels in my underwear, and I've already pre-warned the Nukekids to →
What If The Baddest Dude In The House Was A Chick?
George Washington. Paul Revere. William Wallace. The 300. Nukegirl. Each of these are examples of people who will live throughout history as being the bravest of the brave. Those who when faced with adversity and challenge rose to the occasion and said; "I'll do it", who stood steadfast in the shadow of fear and said; "Go bug someone else, I'm not →
You Wonder Where I Get It From?
Sister Stacey Sent The Best Birthday Card Ever: And on the inside: And From Mom: Inside:
Big Word Wednesday-Week 15
Of the two words we picked this week, one you will be able to use in everyday conversation, the other will be one that will win you points in a trivia game. Our goal is to help you increase your vocabulary, and most of the words we've featured so far can do that. Some of them, though, are just good for when →
The Nukiesburg Address
On the occasion of my birthday, I thought it proper to let my Mom know that I get it now. All those times when she said; "Wait til you have kids of your own" now take on a new meaning. Getting run over by a Mack truck would have been more subtle, but, I get it now, Mom. I SAID →
Rock Me Like A Hurricane
Love Drive, Loving You Sunday Morning, The Zoo, Blackout, No One Like You, Big City Nights, Rock You Like A Hurricane, Still Loving You. Recognize those? Some of them? They're all songs by the German rock band Scorpions. This was the band who's lead singer learned English by SINGING it. No lie. That's why you can still hear; on Rock →
Seventh Inning Kvetch
Nukeboy2 won a drawing a week ago. The prize was 4 tickets to the local ballpark to watch Minor League baseball at it's finest. He was also designated to throw out the first pitch. Being that the only thing he has ever pitched with frequency and efficiency is fits, we went to work directly. We borrowed Nukeboy1's baseball mitt and →
Newsweek Had Their Chance
Cool! I've been asked to be a contributor over at scrivel.com. It's a humor website that has a collective of writers. Kind of like the Borg, but without all of the annoying electronic body mutations. I am presently 22 of 22. My number will change as we add to the collective. Assimilate or die! Resistance is futile! Sorry, went off →
Big Word Wednesday-Week 14
Quick edition today. Tara over at If Mom Says OK suggested our first word this week. It is omphaloskepsis; meaning contemplation of one's navel as part of a mystical exercise. If you're into Yoga you would do this. However, in today's vernacular it has translated itself into describing someone who is self-absorbed; a navel-gazer. Hollywood making a movie about making →
Why Does Spandex Come In XXL?
This picture has obviously been photo-shopped, but it's apparent that the girl is overly blessed in the chest without the photo-shop help, and it brings up a good point. At what point do you need to be told that something you're wearing just isn't attractive? For example; I've gained enough weight over the last few years to understand that tight fitting →
Mr. Forrest Robinson Gump’s Neighborhood
I love a good story. I remember hearing exotic tales as a kid and imagining myself in those situations. Situations like rescuing people trapped in a car that is perched perilously over the guardrail of a bridge. At the last second, I pull the victims from the car just as it plummets to the ground and explodes into a fiery →
Big Word Wednesday-Week 13
We have the perfect word for our thirteenth installment of Big Word Wednesday. Triskaidekaphobia. Trivia buffs know that it means; an abnormal fear of the number 13. We dedicate this word to all of the triskaidekaphobics who screamed; "DON"T PUT ME ON THE 13th FLOOR!" at the Marriott booking agent. The bliss of enjoying their 2 week stay on the 14th floor extinguished →
Adventuretainment
We took a day trip to the Natural Science Center over the weekend. The Nukekids loved it. We've been there before, but each time we go back they have new things to see. I got to show off my big brain in the "puzzle room" when Nukeboy1 asked me how to balance 14 nails on top of one nail. OK, →
Luther: The Squirrel That Thought He Could Fly
This is getting a little ridiculous. You've read stories here before about the animals in the neighborhood and their proficiency for doing things that might prompt a visit from Mulder and Scully. Here's another one. The neighborhood all gathered at Mr. and Mrs. AP's house yesterday for a 4th of July cookout. Burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad (Amish potato →
I’ll Never Understand
I just found out yesterday that a friend who used to live next door to me committed suicide by cop. After hearing about what had been going on in his life, I can almost see why he would make such a desperate decision. He had an outstanding warrant for theft, and he knew it; so when the police officer saw him →
Big Word Wednesday-Week 12
Quick and easy this week. Manager Mom suggested onus. I said OK. It's not too big of a word, but it's a fun word. It means; a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc., and it is pronounced "own-us". As in: "Man, they own us in this game!" Kind of like THE (the pretentious butt-heads make you put the "THE" →
Coming Soon To A Theatre Near You…Maybe
I don't know if it's bad blog etiquette to out your lurkers or not, but I just had a twinge of a million dollar fantasy flash before my eyes! One of my 631 stat trackers came up with a hit for an ISP located at 20th Century Fox! (Cue theme from Rocky. I don't know if they made it or →
