Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
This just may be my favorite celebrity-endorsed advertisement of all time that doesn’t involve the gratuitous objectification of the female form. I can’t explain it; it just works for me. I’ll be purchasing something from the Gap soon, ...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
I thought I had this hate crime issue all figured out. At first, I didn’t understand the need, but then I was enlightened.
Let’s say students from one school spray paint their nickname on their arch rival’s gymnasium the night before the...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
My dad pointed something out earlier this fall, and now I can’t help but notice it.Every football broadcaster, at both the collegiate and professional level, make the same hand gestures when they are on camera during the game, as illustrated here...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
Writing that last post was quite cathartic. Look for A Perfectly Reasonable Grievance to become a regular future here at the all-new BFS.
I was hoping that my pathetic rant would inspire you to share some of your petty annoyances. So in the spirit of coll...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
What’s wrong with this picture See it
Here, let’s get a closer look. Now do you see it
That’s right, the plastic ring has been left on the gallon of milk.
It’s a pretty nifty little device, that ring. It’s c...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
Dish Network subscribers received a free preview of hell today as three Adam Sandler movies aired simultaneously.
On a rainy day that afforded no opportunities for outdoor recreation, I regretfully watched approximately 153 seconds of the assault on good ...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
It’s not uncommon for a newspaper to write the obituary for a famous person while she is still alive. It seems ghoulish, but it’s actually done out of respect. They want to give a thorough and accurate account of the person’s life ...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
SJ-R publisher Sue Schmidt, editor Barry Locher, and managing editor Robert Pope have all submitted their resignations. I won’t speculate why, but it is extremely disappointing.
I never met Sue Schmidt, but I did have the pleasure of making Robert P...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 8 months ago.
My wife and I, who I would never deign to refer to as “the Mrs.”, have a special Thanksgiving Day tradition. After the kids have drifted off to sleep, we watch a movie. But not just any movie, we reserve this holiday for one of the classics. P...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
I think so.
Now this is the kind of between song banter that I can condone. In case you’re not inclined to watch the video, I’ll give you a brief summary.
It was taken from a Jeff Tweedy (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) acoustic show. You know, one...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Welcome to the new Blog Free Springfield. Thanks to Russ for providing BFS with a new look and a new home, and Shoo for getting us up on Spfldbloggers. I’m sure we’ll be happy here.
BFS User Survey ResultsThe initial report from the team...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Hamburger Helper Potatoes Stroganoff You will need: 1 lb. hamburger meat 1¼ cups milk 2 cups hot water Directions: Brown hamburger meat in 10-inch skillet; drain. Stir in milk, hot water, Sauce Mix and uncooked Potatoes. Heat to boiling, sti...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Here's my latest SJ-R column. I liked it, by then again, I'm a partial to my own musings. If I were to be objective, I'd say that you could probably skip it and not miss much.Thanks to everyone who filled out the user survey. I haven't done an extensive a...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Here's my latest SJ-R column. I liked it, by then again, I'm a partial to my own musings. If I were to be objective, I'd say that you could probably skip it and not miss much.Thanks to everyone who filled out the user survey. I haven't done an extensive a...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Here's my latest SJ-R column. I liked it, by then again, I'm a partial to my own musings. If I were to be objective, I'd say that you could probably skip it and not miss much.Update I was remiss in not linking to another SJ-R article, written by Chris You...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Theres still time to take the BFS User Survey. I forgot to mention it earlier, but if you make a wish before taking it, and then answer all ten questions, then your wish will come true or something. Dont ask me how, but it works.BlogFreeSpringfield User...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
AT BFS, were committed to occasionally providing you with something to read when youre bored at work. To better attune ourselves to your interests, were asking that you complete a brief survey that can be accessed through this link.* There are nine mul...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Over yonder at Slate, they asked some authors to name the book they feel most guilty about having never read. Most of them picked a title that is generally considered to be a classic, written by an author generally considered to be a big dog in literary c...
Posted by BlogFreeSpringfield 9 months ago.
Dining OutThanks for all of the dining suggestions. We ended up at D'Arcy's, just as I hoped we would. My wife didn't want to go there because the last time her parents were in town, we waited over an hour for a table at Springfield's favorite Irishesque ...
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