we need a housekeeper

Preferably someone just like the one in the picture; a no-nonsense personality, inured to the worst clutter and dirt, and willing to throw stuff away willy-nilly. By the way, if we could find a housekeeper named Willy Nilly, he or she is hired, no questions asked.

This housekeeper worked for Dixon Steele (Humphrey Bogart) in In [...]

gUmBy AnD PoKeY!!!!

hE’s GuMbY, mAn. And he’s on the Internet. Lots and lots of Gumby episodes, unseen for a zillion years are now available to reeducate you. I recommend Episode 2 – Gumby on the Moon. Thanks to Maggie for the tip.

public domain audio books

For those long cross-country trips–free audio books. (Thanks, Scot.)

flex those poodley arms

It’s worth waiting at least 90 seconds into this YouTube video because the aerobics class members aren’t what you’d expect.

car and driver and flames and fur

Scot pointed out to that the latest issue of “Car and Driver” magazine has an article about Burning Man. Unlikely but true. It’s actually as good as any article I’ve read on the event. Terrific first paragraph:

“I knew it wasn’t going to be a state fair when I noticed one of the ticket takers was [...]

associations for you and me

At work I ran across a list of conferences, trade shows, and conventions in Las Vegas this year. Some of my favorites:
Association of Rotational Molders
World Shoe Association
Dangerous Goods International Training Center
California Wild Rice Advisory Board
Non-Destructive Testing Management Association
International UFO Conference & Film Festival

cats, stone soup, cable

Five short plays by Tennessee Williams at Stone Soup Theater. Recommended.
Kelly’s house featured on the cover of the “Digs” section of today’s Seattle Times. The photos aren’t as big in the online version, but you can still click through the pictures and see her dog sofa. By the way, photos of her leopard/bengal cat [...]