Tag Archives: News

Seven Quick Takes Friday: Whatever Edition

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Silverwynde

1) Current mood: Truth. 2) As always: This is your weekly reminder that #FacebookIsTrash. 3) Thought for the Week: There is always room to fuck up more shit. Always. 4) Have you ever heard the saying: “Sure, let’s do it … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes Friday: All Treats Edition

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Silverwynde

1) Current mood: I know that feeling, kitty. Believe me. 2) I managed to find Sammy’s old “cookie jar”, which was the container that held his treats. It was empty, of course, but it needed a washing before being recycled. … Continue reading →

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Sacrificial Lambs

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Silverwynde

It was a normal dinner on that evening in 1996. But it was also one that I can never forget: it was the day when I lost my father. As always, we were watching the national news during dinner. Then … Continue reading →

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In Jeopardy

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Silverwynde

By now, you’ve heard: Alex Trebek has pancreatic cancer. I’m not taking the news well; this is a similar diagnosis that my friend, Puffy, received. Puffy hadn’t been feeling well, so he went to a doctor to see what might … Continue reading →

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A Little Positive Buzz, Perhaps?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Silverwynde

I found this tidbit last night and wanted to share it with everyone because I felt it was somewhat relevant: Martin Short may be voicing a character in the Bumblebee movie. The article itself dates from December of last year and … Continue reading →

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Asshat of the Week: Dead Eagles Edition

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Silverwynde

Welcome to Asshat of the Week. This is where I point at an asshat and laugh at their idiocy. This week’s asshat is Jesse Hughes. In a spectacular “Don’t cut yourself on all that edge, lord” moment, the frontman for … Continue reading →

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Sick and Damn Tired

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Silverwynde

We know about Florida. We know about the school shooting in Parkland. We know that the shooter trained with white nationalists and that the gun was legally purchased. There are currently 17 dead, with the toll possibly rising within the next few days. … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Words

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Silverwynde

Okay, so the CDC has clarified things; these words are not banned per se, but the agency does have to be careful about which words can and cannot be used in their reports. Because the wrong words mean the Grand … Continue reading →

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“How Are You?”

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Silverwynde

“How are you?” It’s a simple enough question; why do I have trouble answering it? Currently, we’ve just come out of the holiday season, which is one of the busiest and most stressful in all of retail. I’ve survived yet … Continue reading →

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Glass Rocks and Stone Houses

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Silverwynde

(I’m currently listening to the Cave Theme from Pokémon Sun and Moon. It’s very soothing, which is something I need right at this moment.) It happened today. Something that I feared would happen but had been hoping against hope that it … Continue reading →

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