Browsing Month October, 2006
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes . . .
Well, if you happened to catch “Morning Edition” on KPBS today, you heard my esteemed fellow Verbivore, Richard Lederer, announce that after an illustrious, eight-year run, he’s stepping down from his duties as co-host of our show. More details to come, but for now, let me just say that this is why I’ve been so more…
And Here I Thought It Was About Portion Size
Love this headline (and it’s not even from The Onion): FRENCH DIET SECRETS REVEALED: SWALLOW CONSONANTS, FEEL FULL ALL DAY.Now granted, this scientific story is from the same people who brought you Batboy. But still, it made my week. (Okay, so I don’t get out much.) In fact, I got such a kick out of more…
Thanks for Your Limericks and . . .
Hey, who knew this blog’s readership was so darned clever AND literarily inclined? Thanks for all your limericks (and yes, we are paying attention to whether they were submitted before the deadline). I’m not yet privy to the final results, but I’m told the winners will be read on the air during our live pledge more…