Author Archives: Kip

Bite the Wax Tadpole

You may have heard this phrase jokingly in passing — I use it, myself, to refer to when someone passes (as in, “Hulk Hogan bit the wax tadpole.”) — however, the phrase’s origins are interesting, if you don’t know them. … Continue reading

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The Electric Cadillac

Meet the new electric Cadillac Celestiq. Sticker price? Starts at $340,000. Whoa. Nice-looking ride, though. More here…https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/2025-cadillac-celestiq-review-3beb9404

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5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) Benefits

First, let me lead off with a warning — as with all supplements, use only lab-verified, absolutely 100% lab-tested 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan). Before 2000 there were documented cases of “contaminated” tryptophan (5-HTP and tryptophan themselves are not generally bad for you, … Continue reading

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Julie Newmar (the original Catwoman) Nude in the May 1968 Issue of Playboy

Courtesy of OldSchoolCool, the shoot is over here on Reddit. Other places do have the photos, but are full of popups and trash and blech and so on, so props to OldSchoolCool. Just click on the picture of Julie right … Continue reading

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The Constitution of the United States of America

Courtesy of Senate.gov and can be found here with links to annotations:https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/senate-and-constitution/constitution.htm Original Text Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, … Continue reading

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Police on My Back (The Clash)

Apposite, but klein kommentar on the advice of counsel. 🙂

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Health Benefits of Chocolate

It’s true. I don’t know how many of you know this, but eating a moderate amount (a MODERATE amount) of dark chocolate every day is quite good for you. It preserves DNA, it helps with cholesterol, a whole bunch of … Continue reading

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An Update on Me

Okay, so, some of you may have been wondering what’s going on with me, so — a quick update. My father’s estate was in probate for a year; that’s done with, and my property on Cape Cod is sold. I’m … Continue reading

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Are You Drinkin’ With Me, Jesus?

“Does your head pound, Jesus…as hungover You do rise…how does Paradise look, Jesus…through Holy Bloodshot Eyes?”

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Flashing, Blinking Lights

Modern life in a nutshell, courtesy of AIRPLANE! 2. God-damned flashing, blinking lights. Not to mention the chimes, bells, knobs, levers, swipes…

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