..request.

My best friend lost her Grandmother yesterday evening.

Join me in sending her and her family thoughts of love and warmth, won't you..

I still think about this window..

I feel like I've all but abandoned this poor blog with the infrequency/shortness of my posts these days. But it's not intentional really, it's more like I feel I've lost my written voice lately. Yes, yes, it's all for a season with me, I'm either completely absorbed in my musings or I'm seemingly "not giving two shits about it". While both may be true, when I take a minute to reflect on it, it's disheartening that so much of my time is spent pondering on the hows and whys of my current inability to express myself this way and not on the writing itself.

They never said it would be easy, this being older and thinking things through..

Considering doing a podcast sometime soon, don't quote me though..

And another thought as it occurs to me--

....I miss Balderdash eps., don't you?

Unnecessary Post Volume 1.

Oh, what a serious draught I'm having..

-finis

Word Buzzery of the Blurb Variety

Interesting last couple of days. Am glad for most of it. Pleased that things have a way of turning around, sometimes even in my favor. More to come, I'm sure. Probably even in detail, if the mood strikes.

And yes, I realize just how much I suck for the lack of posts lately, but I don't know, the mood hasn't been completely on for me to want to fill a page with my usual meanderings. It's tiresome trying to understand myself, but there are days when the joy is apparent---and abundant.

I'll get back there, I know it.

Lack of Backlog

Still don't have much to say.

..wish I did.

It seems strange to check in only to write that I don't have anything to say..but for me, it helps. It acknowledges the silence and shows some sort of sadness over it. It's almost like a preemptive for the next time I notice my blog...or if the feeling strikes, I can remember how crappy I felt about not saying something.

We'll see how that works out.

Just know that I'm thinking..

Eh. Quiet.

Haven't said much in the last little bit..

..been meaning to rectify that..

Nothing much to report as yet.

Circle 9 Podcast: Ep.II- Dr. Pepper's Happy Meal

So I got a little bored...and did another one.

More of the same from last ep..

Discussing the unnecessary need for adults to "act their age"..
...and other stuff.

Enjoy-



PS.. Busy doing whatever? Click here to listen later..

Circle 9 Podcast- Ep. I: Commercials and the Cosby Comeback

Figured it might be time for one of these..
Topics include commercials/piracy/Cosby Show.

Enjoy~

PS.. If you're short on time, but not on interest, click here...

Blotter.

Writing draught ensues.

Hoping for a pass soon.

At Long Last! Balderdash!: Lost Episodes-- Ep. IV- "MTM Show Edition"

Starring:

Mary Tyler Moore

Ed Asner

Betty White

Gavin MacLeod

And Happily Filling In Last Minute For Valerie Harper:

The One and Only

Mr. Ted Knight!**

**..and yes, he made us say it like that or he wouldn't show up...

Recorded in front of a live studio audience

Shot on location at Rose Petal Studios

Discovered on: 10/16/10

Hello hello and hello again, dear friends, and welcome once again to the best game never played, your familiar friend and mine, Balderdash! At the start of this long awaited reunion, we'd like to take a brief pause for the cause and apologize for the serious lack of episodes. Can you believe we haven't aired a show since early 2010?

What?! Yeah. That's on us, folks. Our bad..Our bad.

*Network does the sign language equivalent of "We're sorry."*

Can you find it in your hearts to forgive us for the truly bad form of this wrong doing?

Good. We thought you might. :)

On our show, we've had guests ranging from the near and far, from current favorites to old tried and trues, some hot shots, hoo-ahhs and has-beens too...A diverse spectacular grouping from the world of sitcoms, cartoons, and storybooks alike.. all quality.. every time...

And in the interest of keeping that time-honored tradition alive,

we are so very proud to present....

Culled from the mothballs(We say this..because we care.) and into your homes one more time, the (almost) entire cast of the hit show Mary Tyler Moore!

Come on, gang, how's about we go dust this game-board off!

Are you with me??

Anddddd away we go!

1. People- "Sasaki Garasu"

MTM: The inventor of a line of Ginsu knives that was killed by his own product during a live infomercial.

*GM: He spent 15 yrs. creating a trombone made entirely of out of glass.

(A worthwhile creation, we're sure..but what happens when you play the thing? Won't it shatter? Or was it just to some sort of elaborate tchotchke? Someone find out and...maybe you'll get a prize.. The prize...of knowledge! I'd buy that for a dollar!)

TK: Strut his stuff in the doughnut industry in the last days of disco.

BW: Creator of chopsticks.

EA: Shinto priest famous for building gokai temples.

2. Words- "Trichobezoar"

BW: n. A three pointed star found after the explosion of a super nova.

GM: A 3-headed creature from ancient Greek mythology.

*EA: A hairball.

MTM: An African gazelle with three eyes.

TK: That which is exclaimed by drunken elves as they bite an intruder's ankle.

3. Abbreviations- "I.B.T.A."

EA: International Broadway Theatrical Academy

GM: Icelandic Beautician's Technical Academy

MTM: International Beautiful Toddlers Association

(Hrm...Suppose they have a boardroom and a chairman and semi annual meetings?)

*TK: International Baton Twirling Association

BW: International Bureau of Travelers Affairs

4. People- "Walter Snippe"

GM: Inventor of the Sniper rifle.

BW: Founder of McCormick Spices

*EA: He invented dog diapers.

TK: Rabbi who performed the world's 1st circumcision.

MTM: The inspiration for Yosemite Sam.

(We here at KJMY prefer to believe this answer. Thank you.)

5. Words- "Werdrobe"

*BW: Badger droppings.

(Those stinking badgers!)

TK: An incorrect Utah respelling of 'wardrobe'.

(Low blow there, Ted. Low blow.)

MTM: Companion piece to a wardrobe, transports the character to the land of Sherobia in a series of books similar to the Chronicles of Narnia.

EA: A mythical shape-changer from Chilean scripture.

GM: An extensive wardrobe for werewolves.

6. Abbreviations- "A.T.S."

EA: American Tactical Squad

*GM: American Tarantula Society

TK: Acrobatic Transylvanian Society

("Look Batty, dear, a fangs out triple aerial assault! Beauuutiful.)

MTM: Alabama Telecommunications System

BW: Academy of Theatrical Studies

7. Names- "Max McGee"

(Noticing a theme yet?)

EA: A private detective known for his sarcasm. Inspiration for the Sam&Max series of video games.

BW: The owner of the McGee sporting line.

GM: From the Mr. Magoo multiverse comics, Max McGee was Mr. Magoo's alter-ego.

*MTM: He made the first touchdown in Superbowl history.

TK: Loved volcanoes, in fact, fell in one.

8. Laws (Something different? No way!)

"In Andorra, upon discovering a corpse, a sheriff must.."

GM: Check its pockets for loose change.

*EA: Administer CPR, no matter how long the victim's been dead.

(I'm sure that's a treat.)

MTM: Shoot his gun into the air 3 times and do a jig to keep the corpse's spirit from possessing his body.

BW: Ask "Are you dead?" three times.

TK: Turn into a zombie himself and inspire the corpse to come alive with his fancy dance moves.

9. Names- "Milton Loeb"

(Wow, that was short lived.)

TK: 1st man to throw a chocolate shake at ducks in the park.

*MTM: The inventor of the Brillo pad.

BW: The inventor of the Clapper.

EA: Member of Leopold & Loeb, the first two person serial killer team.

GM: Milton and his brother Bradley started a board game empire with the classic "Monopoly" game.

10. Words- "Proggers"

EA: A sporty men's shoe popular in the 1950's.

*TK: Professional clam diggers.

MTM: Blue-tongued salamanders found in Arizona & New Mexico.

GM: A lame attempt by some programmers to come up with a hip and trendy nickname for their occupation.

BW: The name of a leapfrog type game that is popular in St. Olaf.

(St. Olaf? Is Betty hinting at another show...hmmm.)

Well friends, that about wraps things up for yet another heart palpating episode of Balderdash! As always, thanks for coming along for ride. You know just how much we looove that you tune in, and sincerely hope that some more episodes turn up in the vault...

....and with more Movie Titles gosh by golly darn it!

We knew you were going to ask!

We had to ask ourselves!

But, you know, we could never end a proper game of Balderdash without....

....Bonus Games!

*1- Movie Titles- "Henry's Night In"

*MTM: A man mixes up a magic formula and becomes invisible whenever he sneezes. He leaves his nagging wife and starts spying on his nosey neighbors.

EA: 18-year old Henry O'Toole is grounded for life. His friends bring the party to him and the fun is so great it attracts the dead.

(Must ask..What type of fun are you kids having that would attract the dead, Henry?)

BW: Set in 1912, this documentary is about Joe Henry, the inventor of the "Oh Henry" candy bar.

GM: Patrick spends the night soul-searching and comes to a spiritual awakening. He then wakes up forgetting his dream.

TK: What happened after "Hank's Morning Out".

The stars were:

Mary Tyler Moore: Whoville

Ed Asner: Dick

Betty White: Jaymes

Gavin McLeod: Michael

Ted Knight: Himself..

..or it could've been that Jimmy kid.