Basil’s Blog

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I mentioned yesterday about the difficulty of trying to book a trip to Las Vegas for the Wife and my 10th anniversary.
When I found a really good price, then clicked on it, it was “no longer available.”
Still, I’m playing their silly little games of looking for vacation packages for Las Vegas. And I’ve noticed something [...]

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Items of interest from the blogroll.

Jo (Jo’s Cafe) explains the difference between her and Hillary.
Bird Dog (Maggie’s Farm) has picked a candidate … if only he was running.
Conservative Cat still gets spam.
Spacemonkey (IMAO) says the left supports the troops.
Harvey (Bad Example) lists some folks that need a job … but deserve prison.
R. H. Potfry (The [...]

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The Wife and I haven’t taken a big vacation trip the last couple of years. Mostly, it’s been small, weekend trips. But no big trip where we take a week off and go somewhere. Not even to the beach or anything.
We’ve talked about perhaps making a trip somewhere. If we could afford it.
You see, money’s [...]

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Items of interest from the blogroll.

Steve H. (Hog On Ice) has a busy Monday scheduled.
a4g (Point Five) says Iraq is nothing like Vietnam.
Wild Bill (Passionate America) tells how to make things cooler.
M. Barbay (Mensa Barbie) says stick with what you know.
The Median Sib says it’s the silly things she adores.

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From ABC News:
White House’s Tony Snow to Undergo Surgery
To have foot removed from mouth
From ABC News:
NASCAR Kin’s Gender Bending Car Chase
Rumors about Jeff Gordon confirmed
From ABC News:
N.J. Baker Gets Jumbo-Sized Bread Order
Elephant sandwich added to menu
From ABC News:
Trio Suspected of Staging Panty Raid
Still missing step two
From ABC News:
Man Arrested in Minn. Dog Beheading
Al Qaeda takes [...]

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Items of interest from the blogroll.

ALa (Blonde Sagacity) thinks John Edwards made a bad call.
Gribbit (Stop the ACLU) weighs in on John Edwards.
Tailhook Daily Briefing shares what it’s like to be part of the fraternity. [via comments]
Michelle Malkin says don’t get too excited over disagreements between those who won’t secure the borders.
Riehl World View looks [...]

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I mentioned a week or so ago about my glasses breaking. And that I’d have more to say about it.
Since there are still some outstanding issues, I’m not going to say all there is. But there’s some stuff I can tell.
First, some background.
I’ve been wearing glasses since 1967. Some of you haven’t been around that [...]

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From ABC News:
Husband Taking Wife’s Last Name: Good Idea?
Former President Bill Rodham weighs in
From ABC News:
Kenny Loggins Takes Your Questions
Top question: “Are you still alive?”
From ABC News:
Duke Lacrosse Case: America’s Top Sex Crimes Expert Cites Serious Problems
Lack of actual crime not seen as hindrance to prosecution
From ABC News:
S.C. Lawmakers Advance Abortion Bill
Would require post-birth abortion [...]

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Items of interest from the blogroll.

Chrys (Pettifog) looks at what happens when you cut and run.
ScrappleFace looks at Gore’s appearance on the Hill.
Wild Bill (Passionate America) looks for a caption for Gore.
Wild Thing (Theodore’s World | PC Free Zone) finds a dim bulb.
c.a. Marks (Ciò è me) is a fan of Captain Jack.

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