At WLBOTT HQ, we had our own version of the Gaping Maw of Hell. In the employee break-room/kitchenette, an overly zealous employee ripped the front plate off the utensil drawer. Environmental Services got right on the issue. Within 72 hours they arrived, equipped with a variety of gorilla glues and weighted cans. According to various […]
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Dear Tess, I am blessed with a wonderful life partner (or so I thought). Recently, I joined an eccentric club of twine enthusiasts. Naturally, I’ve been acquiring increasingly larger balls of twine (some sent by my fans, some homemade, some scavenged around the neighborhood). I am also now full of fun facts from the blog […]
Oblivitronix: The Art, and the Science, of being Oblivious.WLBOTT is proud to announce the acquisition of Oblivitronix. We have used their services in the past, with great success. Let’s let our friends at Oblivitronix introduce themselves: The Oblivious Office The Stress-Free Management Planning Sessions The Corporate Picnic To be held at Century Oaks Park this […]
Dear Tess,I have a Massey Ferguson Activa MF 7345 S harvester, and the engine sump seems a little sluggish. What do you recommend? Also, what is the meaning of life?- Sump Pump SallyDear S.P. Sally,The Massey Ferguson Activa is a reliable workhorse, but like all machines, it needs regular care to stay productive. Filters: Clean […]
Elder UC#1 has been officially confirmed as Minister of Number Thingies. You probably saw the confirmation hearing on CNN, but here are some stills of the proceedings. Corporate Hall of Elders UC#1’s official corporate photo has been updated in the Hall of Elders. As part of his new responsibilities, UC#1 is providing WLBOTT with Charts […]
Today, Tuesday September 10th, 2024, is a very big day. The US presidential debate is this evening (8:00pm TexTime). Without exaggeration, the following are at stake: The fate of the planet is literally in the hands of “undecided voters.” How can anyone be undecided at this point? WLBOTT acknowledges the gravity of today’s debate, but […]
Ah, memories…. Once upon a time I was working at a small-ish non-profit. I was always the first one there, getting in a few hours of database development before the office got too chaotic. One morning, I was listening to Leon Redbone’s Winin’ Boys Blues…. Winin’ boy, don’t deny my nameI’m the winin’ boy, don’t […]
During a one-on-one performance review with UC#2 yesterday, we realized that yesterday’s BLOTT failed to capture the true rock star nature of UC#2’s scholarship. As you recall, UC#2 is a leading expert in 1st and 2nd century Coptic manuscripts. We have failed to take into account the added stress, the demands of groupies, the constant […]
Two astronauts are stuck on the ISS. Their return vehicle, the Boeing Starliner, was determined to be non-space-worthy yesterday. The astronauts will have to wait until February to get a ride back to Earth. Expedition 71 Sunita Williams Barry Wilmore Mount Juliet High School – Barry Wilmore’s Alma Mater What’s Cookin’? Some highlights that caught […]
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Ms. Paper Wasp shortly after stinging Elder UC#4. The Devil’s Sting A poignant story by Drew Bratcher about nine year old’s encounter with a paper wasp. (Paris Review). I am nine years old, soon to be ten. When people ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I say “country singer,” I […]