Errant Thoughts…

A site for me to share my thoughts, travels or whatever else might be on my mind…

Category: Potpourris

Whatever else that comes to mind or tickles my fancy.

  • The Lessons of “A Christmas Carol”

    Dave

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    Last night I performed one of my annual Christmas traditions by watching a version of “A Christmas Carol”.  This is my favorite Christmas story and, if truth be told, by the time the season is over I’m quite confident that I will watch at least four different version, saving my all-time favorite with Reginald Owens… Read more

  • Innocence Lost…

    Dave

    Hello to all those that take time out to review my errant ramblings, I do sincerely appreciate it.  I must apologize for being a bit tardy of late with any new posts.  I have two excuses: Even though I enjoy sharing my musings, placing myself in a position where some folks may come to expect… Read more

  • What’s the Difference Between an Opportunist and a Catfish?

    Dave

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    OK, for today’s blog I have to clarify something right up front.  I don’t make an effort to search for dirt… but I have a hard time ignoring it when it is shoved in front of me.  In addition, many of my blog topics jump out at me as I scroll through the news feed… Read more

  • Research This?

    Dave

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    So, a few days ago I saw the following headline pop up on my newsfeed: “The 100 Best Spoons Ranked, According to NBC Select Editors”.  My first reaction was… “this can’t be serious”, then, once I realized that they were serious, my reaction became… “why in the hell would anyone research that?”  Although painstaking I… Read more

  • Bad Movies and Texting – an Update

    Dave

    Hi Folks!  Well, as promised in my article, “So Bad It’s Good”, I have consolidated the list of bad movies submitted by folks for inclusion in our “Everyman List of the Worst Movies In History”.  In addition, I have a bit of an update to my article, “Let’s Be Brief”. “So Bad It’s Good” update: … Read more

  • So Bad It’s Good!

    Dave

    About forty years ago I was introduced to something that would become a lifelong passion: bad movies and TV shows.  Back then I was teaching in a rural high school in central Illinois.  The teachers all banded together as their own little clan to seek out diversions and entertainment.  We had weekly poker nights, attitude… Read more

  • Let’s Be Brief

    Dave

    So, FAWC, TIA for BUMPs.  I know some say they are TL;DR but TBH IDC! IMO, and FWIW, people don’t read, investigate, and think enough anymore.  People will say DBMIB, but I think they’re sleeping on them. IDC if you totes bet or not, I’m just hoping that they might get people thinking and talking.… Read more

  • I Doughnut No How This Will End

    Dave

    So, I am just not sure that the following blog is complete or really strikes the chord I was looking for.  I’d welcome any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve upon it… I Doughnut No How This Will End This morning you would have found me doing what I do virtually every morning.  I… Read more

  • Why Doesn’t Fred Have Batteries?

    Dave

    I actually wrote this story on a typewriter about 30 years ago.  I still as relevant as it was when I first wrote it. …One bright and sunny Sunday afternoon I was doing what any red-blooded American male should be doing.  I was sitting in my easy chair dozing while the football game being broadcast… Read more