Christmas Post #3: Syphilis For Christmas
by Steve West on November 6, 2007

Lyme disease, E. Coli, and even Mad Cow are all available to gift your loved one with as a plush toy. Be sure to check the venereal section!
Three Replies to Christmas Post #3: Syphilis For Christmas
Steve West | November 6, 2007
I'm not trying to put this down! If you have an interest in the subject, I can see how these would be tempting.
Amy Austin | November 7, 2007
I've seen these before, and I think they're awesome.
Web Junkie
Steve West scours the Web searching for interest or absurdity and then shakes his head ruefully when he finds it. Read more »

Halloween Post #8: Geek-O'Lanterns
Happy Halloween! Celebrate this absurdly lovable holiday with a time-consuming habit of making a jack-o-lantern. Despite the inherent silliness of carving a gourd as an act of celebration, these pumpkins are very impressive. Go »
Have I Mentioned How Much I Love My Wife?
I got a surprise visit from Amy Austin today. She was passing through Maryland on her way to Florida and took the time to call me from the road. I was thrilled that she thought of me being in the area and invited her to visit for what could only be a brief visit. Go »
What Should We Name The Band?
Article offering very good advice on what not to do when choosing a name for your rock band. Go »
Guardians x 2
Brenda and I completed a court appearance via Zoom meeting that determined we were Olivia's official guardians. Actually the court is her guardian and we are the court's agents. We are guardians of person and property. Go »
Odds & Ends
Yesterday, Lauren and I went to Toby's Dinner Theatre for her birthday and saw Happy Days, the musical. I was never a big fan of the series but had seen enough of it to get the inside jokes and references to the old sitcom. A few of the groaners included not seeing Chuck for a few years now, the Fonz not being the same since he jumped the shark and Richie commenting on his usual ability to solve problems in just one-half hour. Go »
Aaron Shurtleff | November 6, 2007
Be careful, now! My wife has the entire collection of algae plushes from this collection! :)
No, that's true and serious... :D