Author Archives: Kip

Happy 70th, Steven Wright!

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Kip

A happy birthday (Dec 6th) to Steven Wright, who is turning 70 this year. A classic but little-known Wright quote: “First you don’t exist. At all. Then you’re born, and you live your whole life. Then you die. Then you … Continue reading →

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Jayne Mansfield Nude

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Kip

Jayne Mansfield was a ’50s bombshell whom, unfortunately, never really did a picture bigger or better than WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER?, but man, was she beautiful, and man, did she have some…vast tracts of land, shall we say. Bosom … Continue reading →

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Ozone Layer Rebuilding Itself

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Kip

That’s right, according to NASA and NOAA, the hole in the ozone layer is the fifth smallest since 1992 and is estimated to be fully repaired by midcentury. Apparently the difference can even be easily seen from space. Well, we … Continue reading →

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First Snow, Framingham, MA — December 2nd 9 AM 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Kip
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Puffco Peak Pro Flashes White Three Times — Bad News (my experience)

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Kip

A while ago, I posted a fix – and it does still work – for the Puffco Peak Pro flashing red and white. I’ll get to refining that in a second, because I got a better look at the insides … Continue reading →

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“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (1973)

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Kip

Hey, folks — tradition. I always used to watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” on Thanksgiving (and it contains a good brief history of the holiday for kids — or anybody). It’s not anywhere on public television anymore, but…for Thanksgiving…here you … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Windows and Office Activation (Online)

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Kip

Alright. If you’re a student or you can’t afford it, here’s all you need to do to active Windows or Office. Yep, it does work on trial editions, I’m pretty sure. Open up PowerShell in Windows and type: irm https://get.activated.win … Continue reading →

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The Origins of the Song “Mrs. Robinson”

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Kip

Occasionally, I think to myself that some trivia I know is well known, and then realize it isn’t. This is one of those cases. The story behind the song “Mrs. Robinson” and THE GRADUATE is not known by all, and … Continue reading →

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“What’s the Best Way?” — Saturday Night Live Mock Gameshow, 1992, Transcript Only

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Kip

Again, courtesy of https://snltranscripts.jt.org/. And, again, I cannot find the skit online, but it’s hilarious. What’s the Best Way What’s the Best Way Stanley Sperrow…..Kevin NealonTony Vallencourt…..Adam SandlerKatie McGregor…..Glenn CloseWayne Dunbar…..Phil HartmanKalahari Bushman…..Tim Meadows Announcer: From Boston Mass, right off … Continue reading →

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The Patriots – For Real

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Kip

Hate to admit it, but I had strong doubts about this season for the Patriots, and still had strong doubts after the first game, which was laden with mistakes, but…now they’re sitting atop the AFC East and tied for top … Continue reading →

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