Archive for June, 2008
« Previous EntriesMessage In A Bottle
Monday, June 30th, 2008Memory jars and jugs have always fascinated me. While they may look like a hunk of junk, they are actually messages in a bottle. Memory jars are thought to originate with Southern blacks as decorative grave markers. The art form later became popular with the Victorians and has become a rare collectible in the folk-art [...]
Everybody Loved Chris
Monday, June 30th, 2008Been thinking about my old friend Chris Sifford. Back in the early 90’s I had the good fortune to make Chris’ acquaintance when we worked together at a local radio station. Everyone loved Chris, he was smart, funny, and I developed a mild crush on him. Later, our careers took different paths, and we [...]
Bad Tat
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Today’s tip: Check the artist’s portfolio.
Stolen from the Complaints Department.
Will Kurt Cobain Ever Have Peace?
Monday, June 23rd, 2008A little late to the party, but I just found this story regarding the supposed theft of Curt Cobain’s ashes at the first of June.
From Rolling Stone:
The majority of Cobain’s ashes were spread at a New York Buddhist temple and in Washington’s Wishkah River. Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love said she kept a small amount (as [...]
George Carlin, RIP
Monday, June 23rd, 2008“Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a long period of time.“
High Class Hillbilly Livin’
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008Our neighbor to the South, Mr. Bus-Plunge, recently shared summer decorating tips for your porch or patio. Outdoor living at it’s finest with picture-in-picture television, built-in storage and ice box, and upscale cup dispenser.
This morning, on my stroll through the garden I spotted this outdoor set-up. Not as technologically advanced as the Bus, but [...]
Classic Style Urn Selection
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008When the family can’t agree on a urn style for the deceased, sometimes the simplest choice is the Classic Bronze cremation urn. Ancient design and clean lines of this funeral urn never goes out of style. These metal urns are available in three sizes, a full-size adult, a smaller sharing, youth or pet urn, and [...]
Tim Russert, RIP
Monday, June 16th, 2008We Have A Situation
Friday, June 13th, 2008Sump Pump is humming. At least it’s not Iowa….yet.
Hookin’ Up
Friday, June 13th, 2008There is hope for aging brains.
Law and Order’s Jerry Orbach donated his eyes.
Speaking of eyeballs, check out this eye bank ad. Creepy or cool?
The History Channel will explore cremation, the role of the medical examiner, organ and tissue donation and more during a show to air at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20th in [...]
