WYFP: Late Mother's Day Edition
Since I'm thinking Noor B's problems have caused us to not have the usual WYFP published last night, I decided to take a shot at my first diary, albeit without the access to the group. Please bear with...
View ArticleWho™?
I seem to have become a minor celebrity here on Daily Kos, due to my trademarked™ questions, regarding She Who™? Is An Idiot. I thought I might post a small diary as to the how's and why's this came...
View ArticleThreshold of Annoyance
Back when the Bell System existed, they produced all sorts of interesting things. One was a science kit that allowed you to build a simple audio oscillator. In the accompanying booklet, there were...
View ArticleJury Duty
Well, I've had my standby summons for about three weeks now, and today I had to call the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court's automated system to see if I was to report to Daley Center tomorrow....
View ArticleWYFP? Visiting Calamity Jean's Dad
So we get home about 8:30 PM., and there's no WYFP diary up. Well, I'm an editor, so I guess it's my turn to sub. But first:WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our...
View ArticleWYFP: Our House
Welcome tonight's sandbox. A few thoughts about our abode (mine and Calamity Jean's), but first a few words from our sponsor:WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our...
View ArticleWYFP? Late Quick & Dirty Edition
But first:WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our problems, empathize with one another, and share advice, pootie pictures, favorite adult beverages, and anything else that...
View ArticleWYFP: Drivin' Me Crazy!
It used to be so simple.If more than one person used a car, you simply moved the front bench seat forward or back, then adjusted the side-view and rear-view mirrors, and off you went! More below, but...
View ArticleWYFP: Phone Home
It would be an understatement for me to state that cell phones are ubiquitous in our modern life. I'm old enough, though, to remember when cell phones didn't exist, but I'd be extremely naive to think...
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WYFP: Sarge
If you visited WYFP on December 28th, you would have enjoyed Annieli's diary about BFF's. This diary is about my BFF, who I met in the mid 80's at work. His birthday will be in 4 days. He would have...
View ArticleVeteran Traffic Engineer Criticizes Ashland Avenue BRT Project in Chicago
Full disclosure: for the first 20 of my 27+ years with the City of Chicago, I worked under, and received guidance from, Tom Kaeser. Tom is not only intelligent, but has a great sense of humor, and he...
View ArticleWYFP: Huh? What?
So I'm looking and wondering what happened to WYFP tonight, and being a responsible guy, jumping to the rescue. I hope Bastrop is ok, but first:WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to...
View ArticleAn Old Fool and his money are soon parted
So it's April 1st, and Uncle Shelley has pinched all the cheeks of his Republican nephews this past weekend. Since he has more money than sense, well, I suggested a variation on the theme: bribing...
View ArticleYet Another Mitt Romney Poll
Well, a short diary is in order, because, gosh darn it, you can't post a poll in a comment. Since Egberto Willies and Jon Perr didn't match CNN's dumbass after-the-fact poll of Romney verses President...
View ArticleA new one: Robo-Candidacy Announcement by Bob Fioretti
As most of you know, I am a retired City of Chicago employee, and that I have no great love for our current Mayor, Rahm Emanuel. So, with the rumors that 2nd Ward Alderman Robert Fioretti was...
View ArticleWYFP: Cold Weather Arrives
Well, cold weather has come to Chicago, and while I wasn't up tonight, I'm a good WYFP'er, so first things first:WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our problems, empathize...
View ArticleWYFP: Where's Tonight's Diarist?
I was discussing a few things last night with CJB via Kosmail, and was informed that we have a diarist for tonight, but either said diarist is late, or the supposed problem with the Kos Klock has...
View ArticleWYFP: New Rule
Ok, not so much of a new rule, a-la Bill Maher, as some changes since I have taken on being the scheduler for WYFP. And I was afraid I might not be here this evening to host WYFP.But first:WYFP is our...
View ArticleGiving Thanks...
Ok, maybe we all don't feel like giving thanks today, considering the outcome of Election Day, but I'd like to see one person get thanked in the next two years, constantly and sarcastically.Mitch...
View ArticleWYFP: Scheduler's Open Thread
Well, no word from either tonight's scheduled diarist, or my backup. so let's just get started:WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our problems, empathize with one another,...
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