Basil’s Blog

Well, the “Basil Night” at the Catfish game campaign has made an impact.
But not a good one.
I appreciate your interest in August 25th and “Insert Your Name Here” Night. I must admit that the campaigning through your Site is a most creative way to garner support. However, in fairness, there are many “contestants” who do [...]

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Today’s picnic basket of items from my blogroll.

Adam (Adam’s Blog) looks at John Kerry’s ego.

Andrea (Ask Andrea) says the rules of marriage applies to both parties.

Sam (Gutrumbles) says distance in the family remains.
Rightwingsparkle wonders about the new TV show about conservatives.
Jack Yoest hosts the Showcase Carnival.
Alabama Improper hosts the Catholic Carnival.
The Astute Blogger compares Cuba [...]

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Yeah, I got a feeling the Columbus Catfish might not like this. But help me out with this anyway, if you would.
Okay, you know I’m a season ticket holder at the Catfish. Have been since they became the Catfish. Which hasn’t been that long, sure, but none of the people in the Catfish front office [...]

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From CNN:
Sweltering New York seeks clues to blackout
Power failure suspected
From CNN:
Man accused of poisoned handshakes is acquitted
Meant to poison milkshakes
From CNN:
Democrats: Stem-cell veto was cynical politics
Add that opposing war for political gain isn’t
From CNN:
Microsoft confirms ‘iPod Killer’
Charges filed
From KSAT:
Town reacts to mayor’s child sex charges
Prefer old mayor who didn’t charge for child sex
From CNN:
Mystery of [...]

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Today’s picnic basket of items from my blogroll.

Adam (Adam’s Blog) says he knows why the ACLU is supporting Fred Phelps.

Andrea (Ask Andrea) says vows are important.

SeanS (Shoot A Liberal) has been taking aim for a year.
Fausta says Fidel still isn’t dead.
John W Lillpop (Citizen Conservative) wonders if perhaps Al Gore was right, after all.
Dignan’s 75 [...]

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I’ve been spoiled by TiVo. You see, when watching something that TiVo’s recorded, you can skip commercials. Oh, no as easy as I understand ReplayTV used to do it, but it’s pretty easy to hit fast-forward and skip them.
So, I haven’t had to watch commercials for three months or so. And I’ve got used to [...]

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If you’re not listening to Wide Awakes Radio … why not? Lots of discussion going on … and I join the fray from 3:00 - 4:30 ET.
We’ll be discussing much of what’s going on in the world today … both what is and what should be going on.
It’d be great if you listened in. It’d [...]

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Today is the last day to ask questions of Genuine and C’est Moi (C’est Moi..C’est The Anti-Right). I urge you to visit both sites today and check them out.
Today’s picnic basket of items from my blogroll.

Genuine finds the actual name of that Pirate movie.

Kit Jarrell (Euphoric Reality) continues looking at the eight Marines on trial.
The [...]

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For the second night in a row, a late-inning grand slam by Lucas May propelled the Columbus Catfish to a win over the Asheville Tourists (Rockies). Saturday night’s blast provided the margin of victory as the Catfish took a 6-5 win and the series with Asheville, three games to one.
The Catfish fell behind early when [...]

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Today, we get to hear from My Big Sister (who’s 5′4”). She was foolish, eager, silly, brave (add your adjective here) enough to take questions…

The interview panel has their questions ready…

First question…

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