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Friday, August 14, 2026

La Fin de La Semaine Essay Question: Special "Yes, I Actually Am the Son of a Veterinarian" Edition

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Okay kids, as some of you may know, I had a weird freak accident (a fall in my kitchen, no less) two weeks ago, and as a result I've bee...
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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Songs I'd Forgotten Existed, Let Alone Loved (An Occasional Series): Special "Insert QAnon Joke Here" Edition

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From 1970 and their sophomore Boppin' the Blues album please enjoy the original five-piece lineup of NRBQ and their hilarious and irre...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Slacker Wednesday

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Okay, a friend posted a version of this on FB yesterday, and I couldn't resist. RUIN A BAND OR ARTIST'S NAME BY ADDING SOMETHING PO...
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Tuesday's Music-Themed Cartoon Chuckles and Photo-Shopped-Funny

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And yes, I'm aware that the last one, once seen, cannot be unseen. 😎
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Monday, August 10, 2026

Clean Cut Kids

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And speaking of one-hit wonders as we were over the weekend, I was reminded of a band who I loved back in the day (I owned both of their alb...
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Friday, August 07, 2026

La Fin de La Semaine Essay Question: Special "Better Than Being a Never Was" Edition

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From 1997, please enjoy the mostly obscure White Town and his insinuating claim to fame "Your Woman." From Wiki: White Town ...
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Thursday, August 06, 2026

Closed for Monkey Business

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The good news -- saw my doctor yesterday, and I do not appear to have done any serious damage to my back. The bad news -- I am in serious ...
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Where No Banjo Has Gone Before!

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Words fail me. [h/t Gummo]
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Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Tuesday's Music-Themed Cartoon Chuckles

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Hey, I've dated a few lyres in my time. 😎
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Monday, August 03, 2026

Compare And Contrast

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From 1964... ...and 1980... ...and 1995. The song itself was written by Mick and Keith (in 1963) but the Stones demo remains unr...
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