Monthly Archives: October 2010

Happy Halloween! Salem style

Posted on October 31, 2010 by EF Sweetman

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Yes I do love Halloween. It’s such a great day and so far, the PC thugs haven’t yet figured out a way to inclusively suck all the fun out of it by lobbying to change it to something … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN!!! and How Not To Ruin Your Children’s Lives

Posted on October 30, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Happy Halloween! I love this time of year, I love creepiness and candy. Confession: I went out for Halloween until I was a senior in highschool. Then I went to college at Salem State College and had the ultimate Halloween … Continue reading →

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Paul the Octopus Redux…natural causes or MURDER!!!!

Posted on October 27, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Brace yourselves. After suffering the tragic loss of Paul the Octopus, it appears his peaceful death may have been fudged and fabricated by those in the know at the Oberhausen Sea Life Centre in Germany. Rumors have been flying since … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Sadness on a Beautiful October Day

Posted on October 26, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Although it isn’t a tragedy, it is a sad day today. Paul the Octopus will predict no more. He lived a long and full life. Hatched in a tank with 81,000 bothers and sisters in January 2008, he lived each … Continue reading →

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Masterpiece Mystery! Sherlock: A Study In Pink | KPBS.org

Posted on October 25, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Masterpiece Mystery! Sherlock: A Study In Pink | KPBS.org. My new Love….Benedict Cumberpatch….

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Coin-Toss Friday!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Todays toss will determine which gentleman born with a club foot made the biggest impact on our modern lifestyle? (I know it’s late but it’s something we can ponder over the weekend.) There is this dashing fellow of words and … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be cheerful

Posted on October 21, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Yes, it’s a very good day, as evidenced by the enthusiasm of my good friends Pee Wee in left hand corner and Ian Dury & The Blockheads below. Reasons to be cheerful part 3. 1 2 3 A bit of … Continue reading →

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Team Captain! Instructions Followed, Sir!

Posted on October 19, 2010 by EF Sweetman

“All my friends know the Low Rider The Low Rider is a little higer Low Rider drives a little slower Low Rider is a real goer…” War Racer-X Team Captain instructs: “Waste some time here…” Consider it done, Mi Cap-i-tan! … Continue reading →

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Typos

Posted on October 18, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Sorry for the mess I posted yesterday. Major disaster with my computer–entirely of my own making. A full cup of tea spilled onto my keyboard as I was halfway through my Liberace pity party. I’m using my younger son’s computer … Continue reading →

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End of an Era: Liberace Museum closed today

Posted on October 17, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Despite the sunny autumn weather here, it’s a dark day for pop culture. After 31 years of operation, the Liberace Museum will close its doors and lock up for good. Sorry, the chance to cross off that museum on your … Continue reading →

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