Monthly Archives: October 2009
GWAR + dog costumes = the best Tuesday ever!
Dear besties, Yesterday, my coworker Dan Bolles mentioned to me in passing that GWAR, the scat, sex and sci-fi-loving shock rock band, would be judging the 14th annual dog Halloween costume contest at Burton on Tuesday. Come again? You mean … Continue reading
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Why Do People Hate Safety? Or, How I Spent My Friday Night
Dear besties, Recently, I’ve been asking myself the question in this post’s title. Why do people hate safety? What is so offensive about trying to be safe and not die a bloody, mangled mess? Perhaps I should explain what I’m … Continue reading
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Yar, it be a pumpkin!
Dear besties, If you haven’t seen the video of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta, featuring your very best friend, me, I would encourage you to check it out.
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The Police Chief Cheated, and other tales from the Giant Pumpkin Regatta
Dear besties, Sunday marked the first time I have ever sat inside a giant piece of produce. It also marked the first time I have ever rowed a giant piece of produce on Lake Champlain. But when you’re a celebrity … Continue reading
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MTV Looking for Fatties, Gimps, Home Schoolers, Crusaders in BTV
According to the city’s paper of record, the Burlington Free Press, MTV’s “The Real World” is coming a-knockin’ on lil’ ol’ Burlington’s door. They’re looking to cast folks for their 24th season of the “reality” show, considered the granddaddy of … Continue reading
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