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Entries from October 31st, 2008

Later tonight

October 31st, 2008

you will, or should, watch a scary movie to top off your Halloween evening. In Media Res has a few suggesitons.
Be sure and turn the lights down low and the sound up loud. Its no far to blunt the scariness.

This is so tempting

October 31st, 2008

but we have a rule, we don’t post another blog’s photos, we link to them. So go see the Wilson Triplets in their Halloween splendor.
Light blogging till tomorrow when we will try to get caught up on the post-Halloween madness.

The things they never say are the things we worry about

October 31st, 2008

So, Shocker Fitness with Coach Bolt is like a party with occasional runs? But then we see people on Twitter discussing timed miles and quarter miles. How come we never see the pictures of people throwing up? I smell (ewwwww) a cover up.

The differences between grits and grit

October 31st, 2008

Patsy detects a difference between the focus of southern literature and plains literature. Return with her to those thrilling days of yesterday and pretend your in English class: compare and contrast.

The local surge

October 31st, 2008

Have the local stations amped up their news commitment? Oh, never mind, it’s just sweeps. Hal comments on the competition.

A hooker walks into a church with a cat

October 31st, 2008

and a six year relationship with Kirk begins. A relationship between Kirk and the cat. But you knew that.

Boo-Shock o’lantern

October 31st, 2008

Which is more scary, Wushock or Charles Manson? Consider carefully.

A clear vision in troubled times

October 31st, 2008

We agree with Steph’s stand and whole heartedly endorse her position.
Douglas is partial to Olive, Main is sympatico with Emerson Cod.

Joining hands with their forefathers

October 31st, 2008

Travis has a video up of some high school students voting in their first presidential election.
Now it’s your turn. Put your citizenship to use and vote. Win, lose or Barr.

The Halloween Carnival of Pictures

October 31st, 2008

A roundup of local bloggers Halloween pictures
Vampire fairy?
Halloween in a parking lot
Pugs in costumes
Award winners
Walking Candy Corn
Wela’s yard: she’s all in
The true meaning of Halloween
Now get out there Charlie Brown and hope for a well filled sack. And no rocks! Happy Halloween

I think she liked this one

October 30th, 2008

Book Nut recommends books all the time. But some times she really recommends a book. Take heed,
As far as seafaring/piratey/girls-masquerading-as-boys books go, this one’s a winner. A rip-roaring adventure book, it’s not for the faint of heart (boasting battles, fights, an almost-rape-scene, among other things). But it is: humorous, witty, exciting, thrilling… and has something [...]

Mommy loves her church

October 30th, 2008

She really loves what it’s doing about the recent economic troubles.

A tool a week, that’s all they ask

October 30th, 2008

Lots of Web 2.0 tools to learn, and now a site to help you master them.

Profligate linkage on parsimonious living

October 30th, 2008

Looking for help living a simpler lifestyle. Moti has lots of links for you to look at.

Who isn’t a fan of the Beer Devils?

October 30th, 2008

Especially when P.J. Cousinard plays for them. A list of Shockers playing basketball overseas.

Lets stop this loose weather talk

October 30th, 2008

If Stan says it’s not an Indian Summer then by Merril it’s not an Indian Summer.

One toque over the line

October 30th, 2008

What would we do if not for the Airport Hilton?

Halloween Meets Final Friday

October 30th, 2008

A fresh Final Friday map is here. Below the link is a list of gallerys and their exhibitions.

Back in the running

October 30th, 2008

Sheila once ran six miles regularly. Then life happened. While still living life she is getting back into the running thing. Go give her a comment of encouragement.

Battery powered Beast

October 29th, 2008

Who knew a boiler could be this much fun?

Halloween art

October 29th, 2008

Matchbox shrines. Even if you don’t worship matchboxes these look pretty cool.

Inspired

October 29th, 2008

Rod was pumped after the Tallgrass Film Festival and more film work will be the result. As well as more family time and better health. That must’ve been some film festival.

Saddle up Wichita

October 29th, 2008

It’s time for another Cycling In Wichita Reader’s Ride. November 8th and/or 9th you can enjoy a nice ride with nice people.

The creative path

October 29th, 2008

Sarah watches her daughter go through the same maddening process everyone who writes goes through.

Compare and contrast

October 29th, 2008

Same subject, different picture.
Crowson in this corner.
An anonymous artist working for Citizens for a Better Education.

More Free Stuff

October 29th, 2008

Jill gives you another chance to win Showtime relates stuff. This time she is giving away a CD with music from the 3rd season of Weeds. You can’t win if you don’t comment.

It’s a good thing WSU doesn’t have football

October 29th, 2008

Or it would really hurt the basketball program.

Virtual life infected by real life

October 29th, 2008

Dejavaboom is “researching” Second Life but he is disturbed by an avatar gone bad and the rise of the corporate machine in the fun house.

A report from the front lines

October 29th, 2008

One man’s experience with voting early in Wichita.

Joke at your own peril

October 29th, 2008

Cerebrate will not let your food hating comments spoil a good British meal.

Things are not the memories

October 29th, 2008

Bluggier says good bye to a house that served her family for 70 years.

Remember, we are all winners

October 29th, 2008

Todd comes through and not only names a winner in his caption contest, he awards a nice prize as well.

A local company and a local legend

October 29th, 2008

Deanna at the Greteman Group posts two local examples of branding done right. One is the architectural firm of Law Kingdon. The other is the personal brand of Paul Bowen. To call him a photographer of airplanes is like calling MIchael Jordan a player of basketball. Go look at Bowen’s website and see what I [...]

Area Halloween parties

October 28th, 2008

A list of six, yea seven if you count the YP Progressive Dinner, Halloween parties for you to attend and freak watch.

The pictures keep piling up

October 28th, 2008

We will need to do a round up, pretty soon, of all the costumes the kids are wearing this year. Here’s a taste.