Monthly Archives: November 2006

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

I just have to say how happy I am that something so pure and wonderful as “A Charlie Brown Christmas” continues to air on television in the US. I watched it last night, and was moved by the sincere representation … Continue reading →

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The Gauntlet

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

Alright…Thanksgiving is over, I have heat, and I have to settle into a groove, because I have four full weeks of work ahead before a much needed Christmas break – 10 full days in a row with no work. Time … Continue reading →

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Ask Dan #3

Posted on November 26, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

Hey hey hey, it’s time for Ask Dan #3. Chris got a head start this week with a comment on my answer to Ask Dan #2. Here ’tis: Question – is it better to rake the leaves in your yard … Continue reading →

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Ask Dan #2: ASKED AND ANSWERED

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

Q: How can refried beans still be so tasty even though EVERY SINGLE time I open a can, I violently recoil due to the preciseness with which they resemble canned dog or cat food? A: I believe this is a … Continue reading →

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Songs for Christmas

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

These past few days I’ve been listening to Sufjan Stevens’ Songs for Christmas album. While it officially released today, I got it Thursday afternoon because I supported the artist by pre-ordering the set from his label’s site. It’s a collection … Continue reading →

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Heat! Well…mostly…

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

Woot! Val and I finally have heat in…well, most of our house. The install finished up last week, and we turned on the system while we were away in Williamsburg over the weekend. We returned, however, to find that the … Continue reading →

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Ask Dan #2

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

Alright loyal half-dozen! Time for Ask Dan #2! You’ll have to come up with some excellent questions, as Alexis got a strong start right out of the gate: Here’s a question for Ask Dan: Is there anyone hotter than Sufjan … Continue reading →

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Ask Dan #1: ASKED AND ANSWERED

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

Q: Who is pretentious? A: To answer such a question, we have to start with the definition of the word. As usual, I turn to Webster: Main Entry: pre•ten•tious Pronunciation: pri-’ten(t)-sh&s Function: adjective Etymology: French prétentieux, from prétention pretension, from … Continue reading →

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This is your best chance for survival.

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Ploafmaster General

I know I’ve really been bitin’ off McSweeney’s lately, but dang it if that site isn’t one of the funniest things I’ve ever read since Sweet Fancy Moses. So today I just discovered the “verbal cartoons” of Dan Liebert. He … Continue reading →