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Entries from December 30th, 2008

Local film (kinda) makes good

December 30th, 2008

It was shot in Kansas last year. Some of it was filmed in Wichita. Now The Only Good Indian has been chosen for the Sundance Film Festival.

Some men hug

December 30th, 2008

Two nice guys in the Wichita area.
I only know Troy Morrell by the success he has had at Butler. Monty Lewis is a wonderful man.
Full disclosure: Douglas and Main’s owner and publisher has a son on the Friend’s football team. That doesn’t change the fact that Monty is a wonderful man but it does give [...]

Want to brighten your holiday?

December 30th, 2008

Revel in the horror of other people’s gifts.
The votes are in and there are no other contenders. Worst. Gift. Ever.

You suck at reading

December 30th, 2008

How many books did you read this year? 20? 50? 100? Melissa laughs at your efforts.
By the numbers:
197 = number of books she read in 2008
53 = number of books linked to in her post
0 = your chance of reading a third of the books she reads in 2009
Book Nut. It’s not just a blog [...]

Only 50?

December 30th, 2008

The top smooth jazz hits of 2008.
A former Doobie Brother, the only male in Division I basketball history to be voted All-America his freshman season, and Kenny G (twice!) are just a few of the performers on this list.

Welcome to the eighth circle, ditch ten

December 30th, 2008

It’s the level of hell reserved for alchemist, forgerers, impersonators and kazoo quartets who play Metallica.

Raw stuff

December 30th, 2008

It’s soo sexy when just a little is revealed. But sometimes you need to drop the veil to enjoy true intimacy.

Can we ruin Christmas?

December 29th, 2008

Mother Kate ponders on crashing trees, Madonna stamps, shaving heads and the meaning of this holiday we just concluded.

Post-avalanche musings

December 29th, 2008

Erin’s second column is online.

There is a place in government for you

December 29th, 2008

An online confession of child-misleading photoshopery.

Know your ranges

December 29th, 2008

Sometimes we cook on one. We long to have our home on one. But the misuse of a range is wrong. Thus endeth the lesson.

Her gift, our blessing

December 29th, 2008

Kate gets a cool cookbook with a history. She shares the story and one of the recipes (Fried Potatoes) in words and pictures.

Matt, math and motivation

December 29th, 2008

Melanie is going to run in the Oceans of Mercy 3k this spring. Fibonacci and her big brother appear as well.

The spirit of the holidays

December 29th, 2008

Robyn wants you to see what she got for Christmas. This would get her a 15 yard penalty for taunting in the NFL.

Jermaine, Quincy, Dessa and Raeshawnda

December 29th, 2008

Eight years ago there were two quadruple homicides in Wichita in the span of ten days. Mark hasn’t forgotten either one of them.

Restaurant Review: McAlister’s Deli

December 29th, 2008

The review is brief but, as always, Darrin tells and shows.

Just add bait

December 29th, 2008

Making any business better. You don’t have to change the name, just improve it.

The gift that keeps on giving

December 24th, 2008

Carl has found a stocking stuffer that can grant dreams and fill stomachs and isn’t just a hand out.

My holiday affirmation

December 24th, 2008

Coppercorn says I am right but she was right before me. Yippie Ki Yi Yay any way.

A visual exercise

December 24th, 2008

What is the first thing you see?

Christmas projects you can do yourself

December 24th, 2008

The Greteman Group divided up into three teams to donate themselves for the holidays and have the video evidence to prove it. The group that went to the Zoo is worthy of special attention. >Insert ad agency shoveling poop joke here.<
Special appearance by Todd Blog.

If Charile Brown worked for an Ad agency

December 24th, 2008

Careful with the sound, the kids get a little potty-mouth in this one. But the true meaning of marketing shines through brightly.

For those of the Santa persuasion

December 24th, 2008

Before he was a marketing icon, Santa was something more important. Tony tells you why believing in Santa is a good thing.
The first comment on the blog is from, I kid you not, a christian monk named Santa Claus. I love the  internet!

Next year’s big holiday thing

December 23rd, 2008

This is what you will be doing next year.
Next year will be The First Wichita Area Bloggers Holiday VideoFest. Start planning now. Review these videos. Find your inner muse. Ignore the muse and do something humiliating.
We may have a dry run for July 4th. Stay tuned for details.
God bless bloggers, every one.

The Princess makes the paper

December 23rd, 2008

Nice write up in the Eagle on food blogger Princess Adrienne. She has out takes from the photo shoot up at her blog.

Manly men and Santa

December 23rd, 2008

Travis is not afraid to show his softer side.
The Eagle offers pictures just like Travis’ for purchase but Travis is not included at the site. Has the Eagle supressed access to his picture? Who watches the watchers?

What makes a good teacher?

December 23rd, 2008

Bob Weeks has a link to a thought-provoking article by Malcolm Gladwell on finding good teachers. Anyone interested in education should take the time to read Gladwell’s article.

The year in review

December 23rd, 2008

Live. Laugh. Love. shares a recap of the big events in her world for 2008. Surprisingly, Twitter plays a big role.

When it’s cold and snowy

December 23rd, 2008

Most people try to find some place warm and comfortable. Others go outside and take pictures.

Bring me java, bring me joy

December 22nd, 2008

Carly has just the right video to brighten up your day/night whenever.

Things to do at 5:00 am

December 22nd, 2008

Sleep, other wise known as “normal.”
Go to Shocker Fitness with Coach Bolt which starts January 5th.
Go to work. The usual alternative to “normal.”

Restaurant Review: Smash Burger

December 22nd, 2008

Darrin goes the extra mile and photo essays his visit. Still the question lingers, “Where is the bacon?”

Tweet like you just don’t care

December 22nd, 2008

Did you miss out on the whole hula hoop thing? Did everyone have Zubaz pants except you? Don’t be that person this time. Learn about Twitter. Use Twitter. When you watch I Love the 08s in ten years you will get all the in-jokes.

That’s Doctor Pickle to you

December 22nd, 2008

Got a scratchy throat? Kate has the syrupy goodness to cure it.

We regret the error

December 22nd, 2008

It’s not only Douglas and Main’s most repeated phrase, regretable errors happen with the big media dogs too! Regretably, an error is always more funny when committed by someone else.