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Booklet Classics

So before we had Interwebs to do this sort of thing more cheaply, publishers would release pocket-sized little volumes with brief essays or stories suitable for giving or carrying around in a pocket or purse. It was the equivalent of the 45 RPM single of our record days, as opposed to a LP, orContinue reading “Booklet Classics”

Doggy Domiciles

It is hardy the job of this blog to critique architecture, but I a as ready and equipped to give advice on the matter as anybody else who dispenses information on the Interwebs. So today we will consider some of the principles in constructing a useful dachshund domicile, collie cottage and other dog housesContinue reading “Doggy Domiciles”

DRAGONSHELF AND THE DROVER XLV

In utter darkness, flesh met flesh, sharply and without compromise. “This is for our Facilities Director! This is for our Assistant Facilities Director!” His Imperial worship, whom Nubry had expected to bellow and roar and give orders, just stayed bent over the arm of his chair, whimpering and crying for someone heContinue reading “DRAGONSHELF AND THE DROVER XLV”

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days

So maybe you’re not the sort of person who notices this, but it has been rather warm lately. Or maybe you’re one of those people who enjoys the warmth that allows you to broil steaks on the hoods of the cars in the parking lot. But comedy is not made from people who areContinue reading “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days”

REVENGE OF THE JINGLER

All right, all right. I apologize. The last pop quiz about music videos stuck in between television programs (what some people insist on calling “commercials”) apparently disappointed some people who expected the question to deal with the product, rather than the lyrics themselves. Still, there are plenty of golden oldie pop singles—okay, “jingles”—whichContinue reading “REVENGE OF THE JINGLER”

DRAGONSHELF AND THE DROVER XLIV

“Some kinda job, makin’ up alla ‘is inferior decoration,” noted Louba. “Does ya hasta go ta school fer years ta learn it?” The refugees were easing along a narrow bridge stretched high above a cage holding animals no one recognized. There were dozens of them: long, muscular animals with big brown eyes, hugeContinue reading “DRAGONSHELF AND THE DROVER XLIV”

Right Back After These Melodies

A while back, we spoke of the sitcoms which have been neglected in narratives on television history because they lasted a minute or less and were called “commercials” or “ads”. Well, the folks in charge of television have, in their unending quest to keep us entertained, also pioneered the very short music video. Continue reading “Right Back After These Melodies”

UNPOP QUIZ

I picked out a number of postcards which referred to bygone issues and inventions to provide questions of that quiz last week which skyrocketed to instant acclaim. (According to the data on this website, I am the only person to read it so far. This is part of the world’s attempt to remind meContinue reading “UNPOP QUIZ”

DRAGONSHELF AND THE DROVER XLIII

“Ain’t one ta complain, Cap’m” said Louba, sliding down the metal slope and landing hard at the end. “But if we got an easy way, me elbows got teeth.” “Why not, Greenguts?” demanded Bassada, reaching for a handhold on the next metal mound. “Got yer brains in yer behind.” The silent, shadedContinue reading “DRAGONSHELF AND THE DROVER XLIII”

Pop Quiz

It has been a while since we enjoyed a quiz together. Here are some references to bygone bits of popular culture which sprang up in the selling of vintage postcards. (It is easier to sell a joke if you understand why somebody thought it was funny, once upon a time. This does not meanContinue reading “Pop Quiz”