The Mrs. got me this album last year for Christmas and I’ve had it in the rotation ever since. I’ve been a fan of BR5-49 for a while, but this is my favorite album yet - next to the live album, anyway. I could go on about why it’s a good album, but instead of sounding like Patrick Bateman (who is currently returning some video tapes), I’ll let this guy do the talking:

When BR549 were dropped by Sony following the critical and commercial disappointment of 2001’s This Is BR549, and bassist Jay McDowell and guitarist and vocalist Gary Bennett responded to this news by leaving the band, it wasn’t difficult to imagine that Lower Broadway’s finest had become a spent force. But thankfully, BR549 have not only bounced back from a severely rough patch, they’ve returned with their finest studio album since their self-titled debut, 2004’s Tangled in the Pines. Blending a lean, roots rock energy with their passionate devotion to traditional country styles, Tangled in the Pines enlivens and updates BR549’s sound far better than that lone Sony release (talk about a pleasant irony), while still reflecting what they do best. New members Geoff Firebaugh (bass) and Chris Scruggs (guitar and vocals) fit the group like a glove, adding new blood without disturbing BR549’s essential personality, and the tart energy of “Movin’ the Country” and “Ain’t Got Time” pushes this band forward without losing track of what made them special. And the all-originals, no-covers set list is a nice reminder that these guys can write songs just as well as they play ‘em, a fact that often gets lost in the shuffle. Who knows if BR549 are ever going to break through to the Toby Keith-loving masses, but if they don’t, Tangled in the Pines stands as exceptionally strong proof that it’s the audience that is missing out in that transaction. ~ Mark Deming, All Music Guide

Looks tasty, don’t it?

Happpy Thanksgiving everybody. Don’t knock it, you may be eating it too in a few years… or weeks.

This is a REAL book.

Awesome Takes Practice

It’s free Dr Pepper Day! Who knew Chinese Democracy could be so good?

Get your free soda here.

The REAL reason Santa is so jolly!

The active ingredients of the amanita mushrooms are not metabolized by the body, and so they remain active in the urine. In fact, it is safer to drink the urine of one who has consumed the mushrooms than to eat the mushrooms directly, as many of the toxic compounds are processed and eliminated on the first pass through the body.

It was common practice among ancient people to recycle the potent effects of the mushroom by drinking each other’s urine. The amanita’s ingredients can remain potent even after six passes through the human body. Some scholars argue that this is the origin of the phrase “to get pissed,” as this urine-drinking activity preceded alcohol by thousands of years.

So my wife’s toe has been giving her trouble for the last week or so, and finally she gave in and went to see the doctor. So I figure they’ll tell her what might be wrong and ’scrip her some nice pain medication while figuring out how to fix whatever it is. I figured it was a bone spur or an inflamed joint or something.

Well, after several tests, a lengthy questionaire, and some prodding and squeezing of the affected foot, the doctor informed her that she’s pregnant.

Just a warning for all you ladies out there. Stay away from the doctor’s office - especially if all you want is your toe fixed.

 Now I have an excuse for buying the good stuff.

Graphic from Northern Brewer

I can think of dozens of things not to get caught doing the day before you are up for public erection.

Getting caught on security cameras trying to suppress the 1st Ammendment in a porn shop.
Nope. Never thought of that one.

Once again, Dave Eliason gives the city of Tea a big F.U. Charlie. Very Snarky.

I thought since this might be the last chance Ihave to post before Z-Day, I might as well dedicate it to my second favorite zombie of all time. My most favorite being Bub, from Romero’s Day of the Dead.

My second favorite zombie of all time is known throughout the world, has starred in dozens of feature films and has had so many books written about him they dedicate entire libraries to them. You could say he’s worshipped by millions. I am , of course, talking about Zombie Jesus. I’ll cover the facts as we know them, and leave the rest up to you all to figure out.
Fact #1. Jesus was crucified, died, buried, and then ROSE FROM THE DEAD.

Acts 2:24 - But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.

Fact #2. He encouraged zombie like behavior.

John 6:53 - Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you”.

I don’t know about you guys, but something tells me its going to take more than a shovel to the head to put this one down.

Jesus Christ Zombie Lord

It is my understanding that the undead population is being discriminated against here in Sioux Falls. The MSM outlets are refusing to give voice to the FACT that there is an impending zombie invasion. For too long we have been under the foot of the MAN. This Saturday we should rise up, give a moan in support of undead rights and gather in retaliation. Let our stinking corpses fill the streets in protest of the oppression brought down upon us by the “air breathers”. We’ll have a rountable discussion about these issues and many more Saturday night around 11PM.