The buzz this week is about (aboot) a Saskatchewan family that moved to Russia to escape woke-ism, gays, freedom of speech, etc. Things are not going well. The universe can often speak to us in unique and mysterious ways. Other times, if answers our questions by laughing in our faces. That was the case with […]
Month: February 2024
I know that comparing things to football fields is a pain-point for the WLBOTT team. So how about this one: A satellite will likely make an uncontrolled return through Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, according to the latest estimates from the European Space Agency. ERS-2, which weighs about as much as an adult male rhinoceros, could […]
[ed. note: This is part of our fantasy dinner series] UC#2 has chosen the Prinsesstårta, or Swedish Princess Torte. This is a challenging baking project. The pastry is a multi-layered sponge cake with various fillings and a marzipan frosting. Background and History Princess cake (Swedish: prinsesstårta) is a traditional Swedish layer cake or torte consisting […]
WLBOTT recognizes the controversy surrounding the title “World’s Largest Ball of Twine”, and we take no stand. However, friend-of-the-BLOTT JA#2 has suggested a visit to Darwin, Minnesota. Darwin Darwin In Pictures A Cry for Help We find it a bit presumptuous that if you are considering visiting the Twine Museum, they encourage you go get […]
Twine-Enabled Potpourri
I was searching for a version of Elvis’ “Are You Lonesome Tonight” that I could learn for our next set and I came across this version. [UC#1-SU] and I laughed and laughed, hope you enjoy it. UC#1 On Trump’s verdict in NY: Karma limerick (aspirational conclusion) There once was a defendant named Trump Who lied […]
It’s wonderful to have our tactical nuclear family together for a few days. UC#2 is visiting from Santa Barbara. We’ve got a busy schedule of fun activities. Our Tactical Nuclear Family Playing the Childhood Game “Potato Onion Turnip” I almost had UC#2 convinced that we really did play this game when he was little. Family […]
[ed. note: This is part of our fantasy dinner series] The board tasked the WLBOTTers with the following challenge: Sally the Intern immediately knew what she wanted to try – Beef Bourguignon. Beef Bourguignon, a classic French stew, is known for its rich and flavorful taste. While it may seem a bit involved, it’s not […]
The people of Texas, like the people of America and all freedom-loving people around the world, are behind the brave people of Ukraine. Maybe one day, we will be talking to Ukrainians who speak English with a Texas accent and wear big cowboy hats!
UC#3 [wrt Sapphire/WLBOTT World Tour] Combining the microbus, I offer the following limerick: The WLBOTT vagabonds traveled via microbus and slept in a yurtThey would set up their temporary dwelling and sleep on the dirtWhen ready to leave, they would pack up the yurt and moveA painted peace sign and flowers on the bus set […]
UC#1 Hi, all, I agree, a yurt is an ideal solution. Perhaps we can incorporate it with a VW microbus, sort of a yurt-on-wheels. UC#3, Alas, I never made it to any Stans. In fact, I only made it to three former USSR countries, Russia, Czechoslovakia and Poland. UC#4 So… a combination yurt/WLBOTT/Mountain Sapphire Tour […]