Monday, January 08, 2007

Don't worry! Evel Still Lives

Like so many "lifetime achievement" awards, headlines featuring a little-thought-about cultural icon can leave one in a bit of panic. "OH NO! Not him! That's a shame!"

Fret not, Evel Knievel is still alive. Although all of the "let's show him some appreciation when he is alive career-retrospective" stuff makes it obvious to any obit lover that he is not long for this world.

Show Evel some love.

News- Long-Retired Knievel Still Cheating Death - AOL Sports

posted by Kathleen Kotcher at 1:13 PM | Permanent Link

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I didn't know a cow could be dishonest....

OHHHHHHHH....that's not what they meant when they said it was "two-faced." Silly me.

Calf Born With Two Faces on Virginia Farm - AOL News

Best lines of the article:

"Heldreth expects many more people will be curious enough to stop by.

"I'll just have to tie the dogs extra tight," he said."

posted by Kathleen Kotcher at 5:04 AM | Permanent Link

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Just Add Boiling Water...He'll be back!

This man has contributed so much to so many. It's actually very sad that he died...but his legacy lives on in crappy post-collegiate jobs, amazonian explorations (no lie), and even in space.

Mr. Instant Noodle Ramen man, I mourn your passing!

Japan's Instant Noodle King Dies at 96 - AOL News

posted by Kathleen Kotcher at 5:00 AM | Permanent Link

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Let the Name Dropping Begin!

So, we are currently in production on volume 9 of James Taylor's SHOCKED AND AMAZED! On & Off the Midway...more about the volume in the upcoming weeks to be sure.

But what I really need to tell you is that one of our contributors is none other than Grammy-nominated Marshall Wyatt. How cool is that?

He was nominated for both Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes (which is actually how we got into contact with Marshall. I bought Good For What Ails You...Music of the Medicine Shows and thought the music was incredible. But the liner notes....ah, rhapsody.)

So Marshall is officially the first person I know who has been nominated for a Grammy. It's almost like I am famous and talented, too. Right?

Welcome To Old Hat Records

posted by Kathleen Kotcher at 4:53 AM | Permanent Link

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I love this place!

I am one of those penny haters. Actually, I hate change of all types. It's always in the wash (yes, I should check the clothes better before loading it in), it's all over the nightstand, the dresser, book shelves, you name it.

Actually, I think I am revealing that I am a rotten housekeeper. No matter.

But as much as I hate change in all of its many guises. I love this bar. And I need to know how to get to McKittick, Ca. And I need to convince my hubby that a new life awaits as owners of the penny bar.

See a Penny, Pick It Up and 'Honey, Get the Glue!' - AOL News

posted by Kathleen Kotcher at 4:47 AM | Permanent Link

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Need a Honda? Like Sword swalllowing?

I should be making some joke about car salesmen and sword swalloing here...but fact is, it's early and I know Dan Meyer personally. Cause he is the founder of the Sword Swallowers Association International, and all. So all I have to really say here is "Go, Dan!".

Down the hatch: Decatur car salesman swallows swords to seal sales at dealership

posted by Kathleen Kotcher at 4:40 AM | Permanent Link

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