Archive for November, 2007

There’s a little problem with this miniature bread »

Writing that last post was quite cathartic. Look for A Perfectly Reasonable Grievance to become a regular future here at the all-new BFS.
I was hoping that my pathetic rant would inspire you to share some of your petty annoyances. So in the spirit of collaborative blogging, I’ll just come right out and ask: What is [...]

A Perfectly Reasonable Grievance »

What’s wrong with this picture? See it?
 
Here, let’s get a closer look. Now do you see it?
 
That’s right, the plastic ring has been left on the gallon of milk.
It’s a pretty nifty little device, that ring. It’s called a tamper-evident cap, in case you didn’t know. As long as the ring is attached to the [...]

Seven Circles of Sandler »

Dish Network subscribers received a free preview of hell today as three Adam Sandler movies aired simultaneously.
On a rainy day that afforded no opportunities for outdoor recreation, I regretfully watched approximately 153 seconds of the assault on good taste entitled Little Nicky. For those familiar with the film, answer me this: How was it, on [...]

Happy Thanksgiving »

Why the local daily will never die. Or, maybe not. »

It’s not  uncommon for a newspaper to write the obituary for a famous person while she is still alive. It seems ghoulish, but it’s actually done out of respect. They want to give a thorough and accurate account of the person’s life at the same time that they’re announcing her passing, and these things are [...]