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Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
FLICK: RoboCop
Posted by
LargeMarge
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
VOCAB: Esquire
Posted by
Schwets
Emerging in the 14th Century of Western European origin, esquire is a term rank and respect - just below the knight meaning "shield-bearer". In America these days, it's a courtesy title we give to lawyers.
It's also the title of a kick-ass periodical that, from it's beginnings in the 1930s emphasized men's fashion and contributions by writers like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Norman Mailer, Tim O'Brien, and Tom Wolfe
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
FORESTRY: Oak & Hickory
Posted by
Schwets
Missouri forests are strongest when we protect the Oak & Hickory species.
Learn more about woodland management.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
WEAR: Bandana
Posted by
Squab

This country was built on bandanas.
All the cool kids wear 'em.
Go get you some.
Monday, June 18, 2012
ARTIST: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Posted by
Schwets
The world sat up and took notice of Auguste when he showed 6 painting at the 1874 Impressionist Exhibition. To this day, we're still bowled over by the vibrant light and saturated color in the intimate scenes and expressive character of Renoir's subjects.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
FLICK: Adventures in Babysitting
Posted by
LargeMarge
Internationally known by the name "A Night on the Town."
She's got the babysitting blues.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
FOWL: Flamingo
Posted by
LargeMarge
One genus. Six species.
Ancient Egyptians believed flamingos to
be
the living representation of the god, Ra.
And they still don't know why they mostly stand on one leg.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
OPEN: Windows
Posted by
Schwets
When the weather is fine, there's nothing better than throwing open the windows and letting a sweet breeze into the house.
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