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The Seven Sisters in Geography

Turns out there are many natural formations named “The Seven Sisters.” Let’s look at a few of them. Seven Sisters Mountain, Alberta Canada We couldn’t help but notice the proximity of Seven Sisters Mountain and Ma Butte. (Oh, grow up.) Seven Sisters Peaks, British Columbia Just down the road, in British Columbia, are the Seven […]

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Mildly Interesting Scholarship/Erudition

Translations (part I of XXIV)

UC#2 suggested we look into some familiar and unfamiliar books that have a large number of translations. Our starting point is a Wikipedia article that ranks books by translations. But before we get too far, we sense that the internet is turning on us. The Top Ten #1: The Bible We discussed an interesting translation […]

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Rudder Tower / Sbisa / Commies

On his birthday, UC#3 shared with us his admiration for monolithic concrete structures. We had brunch at Rudder Tower. They had some dining room set up at the top floor – was a fave for parental units when they visited. I will note Rudder Tower at A&M and the Stalin Seven Sister Towers are widely […]

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Adventures of the Elders

Anniversary of the Date of the Birth of Elder UC#3

We acknowledged that yesterday was the anniversary of the date of the birth of Elder UC#3. UC#3’s Recurring Dream Like all major US corporations, WLBOTT has full access to all employees’ health records. This includes mental health records and psychotherapist notes. In reviewing UC#3‘s records, we noted that he has a recurring dream. It involves […]

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Heros Massachusetts Scholarship/Erudition Will there be a buffet?

Saints and Strangers: The Mayflower Voyage

Q: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?A: Pilgrims As we were crafting the tale of Babusia Bott, the first Bott to come to America, we weren’t able to find much (i.e. any) information about her twine-constructed sailing vessels (because it’s not real). However, we can assume that her voyage had […]

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Collapse of Democracy/Civilization/etc. Current Events WLBOTT Corporate

VP Update: Will Bott Gains Traction

Finally…. the major news outlets are starting to seriously consider Will Bott as a serious VP contender. He appeals to a broad cross section of America, and his public service as a school crossing guard will prove invaluable. Semi-Sequitur: Elder G Weighs In While discussing the potential candidacy of Will Bott, Elder G made an […]

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Forgetta Bott-It: A VP Candidate’s Problematic Spousal Unit

Forgetta Bott née It (or simply shortened to Forgetta Bott-It) is close friends with Martha-Ann Bomgardner Alito (MABA), wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. They meet regularly for a sewing circle, a real girls’ getaway where they can let their hair down and do some serious crafting. MABA Republican Grooming Talk about grooming…. After […]

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Bott in America

Ukrainian Heritage With a little research (very little, actually), we were able to trace Will Bott’s ancestors to a little-recognized historical event. Will’s 17x grandmother, Babusia Bott traveled from Ukraine to Varenyky Bay, Rhode Island in 1616 (4 years before the Mayflower). The journey was unique in that the three sailing vessels were made entirely […]

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Our VP Pick: Will Bott

Will Bott At the Debates Bring ’em on! Kamala & Will The two have held many fruitful conversations lately. Will Bott Hits the Campaign Trail

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Collapse of Democracy/Civilization/etc. Heros Sticking It To The Man

Kamala: A Friend of the BLOTT

We were excited to hear that long time friend of the BLOTT, Kamala Harris, will be the Democratic nominee going into the 2024 US presidential election. When elected, she will preserve our democratic institutions, honor our alliances, respect our allies, and continue America’s support in Ukraine. Spiritual Guidance It’s not commonly known (mostly because it’s […]