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1. about 12 hours ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   We never had silver tinsel, but I remember the old stuff made of lead that would fall off the tree and short out the Lionel trains. When we took down the tree we always tried to get the tinsel off to use next year.

2. about 12 hours ago on Half Full

   Seems to be the implication. Looks like Santa’s enjoying a bit of cheer too.

3. about 12 hours ago on The Buckets

   How is it there are no lights on at the Bucket house? If no one else Eddie should be up and about.

4. about 13 hours ago on Breaking Cat News

   Similar situation here (just wife and I). We found out a local sports bar will be opening from 4-8 so we plan to go for a burger and a beer.

5. about 13 hours ago on Arlo and Janis

   Or Chambord, but the contents don’t seem to be the right color for that.

6. about 13 hours ago on Red and Rover

   We had a cat named L. S. Wiggins. We originally named him Wiggins (after the street waif in Sherlock Holmes) as he and littermates were found playing in the street (poorly traveled fortunately). After bringing him home and watching his antics for a few days the L. S. were added. They were the result of all our “did you see what the Little S*it just did?” comments.

7. about 13 hours ago on JumpStart

   I don’t particularly consider commenting here social media. Yes, there is a social component to it but for the most part the rancor and general discourtesy is absent here. Unfortunately even here some comments wander off into the political arena and generate the expected responses. Like you I don’t play in any of the accepted (mainstream?) social mediums. Though that may change as I’m finding more and more of my hobby interests are creating discussion groups on Facebook.

8. 1 day ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   Worked for a bit teaching digital electronics at a community college. One day I was grading homework and the student had added (after the correct answer) “I like big butts”. When I asked him about it later he said he just put it there to see if I really read the homework.

9. 1 day ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   You bet your bippy they do!

10. 1 day ago on Red and Rover

    I’m pretty sure full given name usage is a universal signal of parental displeasure. I know for sure it was with my mom.