First Post: Thursday, May 26, 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Steven Unite
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Fin(al)s up!

’grats to the S.J. Sharks on reaching the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in their 25-yr. history. They clinched the beard portion of the tournament many weeks ago. Continue reading →

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First Post: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Steven Unite

Good morning (PDT) now. Continue reading →

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Tuesday Sniping: Universal City Edition

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Steven Unite
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Universal City’s tallest structure

Greetings from your San Fernando Valley! Continue reading →

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Monday Boxing: Nootka Island Edition

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Steven Unite

All right, all right, ya lovers of Canada, B.C., Alta., Man., Sask., Nvt., etc. Take it easy! Down here in the Lower 49, we will be partying next Monday. Continue reading →

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Monday Boxing: Victoria Day 2016 Edition

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Steven Unite

By now, though, the Sun Has Set on The British Empire. Vale! Continue reading →

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First Post: Sunday, May 22, 2016

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Steven Unite

http://www.covermesongs.com/MP3s/FiveGoodCovers/TowerOfSong/RFTower.mp3

The natural and obvious poet-lyricist predecessor to David Berman of Silver Jews: Mistah Leonard Cohen, of course.

Hard to go wrong covering Cohen, and probably you and we could do it without AutoTune or other recording-booth tricks. Continue reading →

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First Post: Saturday, May 21, 2016

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Steven Unite

’I got a plan to get me out of debt/I’m gonna play the superfecta bet…’ Continue reading →

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First Post: Friday, May 20, 2016

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Steven Unite

Maybe John Rancont was right after all! Required viewing 0:45 through 1:27. Continue reading →

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Nocturnal Submission: Freestanding Edition 226

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Steven Unite

WALKER Jesus H. Christ. (smiles) Fletch, this is the greatest.

FAT SAM He’s some reporter, this guy.

FLETCH I’m out, Frank. You lost faith in me.

WALKER Fletch, I got nervous. Please….

FLETCH Forget it.

Fletch takes off his robe and drops it to the floor. Beneath the robes he’s wearing cutoffs and a Bob McAdoo T-shirt.

FLETCH I’m going to write the story. Just hold the last couple of paragraphs till ten o’clock tonight.

Fletch leaves the office.

FLETCH (to Fat Sam and Gummy) Make yourselves comfortable, guys, but don’t leave the office.

243 CORRIDOR

Fletch heads for his office. Walker follows.

WALKER Fletch!

Fletch doesn’t answer.

244 FLETCH’S OFFICE

Fletch enters the office and kicks his door closed. Walker opens it.

WALKER Fletch, you want an apology?

FLETCH You were going to can me, right?

WALKER (fumbles) Not really.

FLETCH Not really?

WALKER I was upset.

FLETCH I’m sick of this place. I’m going to try out for the Lakers. They need a power forward.

WALKER Fletch.

Fletch sits down and turns on his word processor, ignoring Walker. Continue reading →

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First Post: Thursday, May 19, 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Steven Unite

Ladies & gentlemen, another song to inspire, this time performed by the beautiful and talented Yuna. Allahu akbar. Continue reading →

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