Today is the birthdate (according to some sources, heck it’s not entirely known what year he was born in never mind the date) of Phillipus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hoffenheim or, as he’s more widely known, Paracelsus. (My kids are lucky I … Continue reading Paracelsus Day Thread

Yeah, that header says Happy Birthday.  But that’s because today really is my birthday! Downside, is I’m turning 37 or, as it should be called, “almost 40” Ages 36 through 39 should be called “almost 40”. Regardless of that, I … Continue reading Happy November the 10th (11/10)

Today is the birthday of Dorothy Jean Dandridge (1922).  Dorothy Dandridge is one of my favorite actresses of all time. Dandridge was a legendary actress, singer and dancer. She was the first black woman to be nominated for a Best … Continue reading Dorothy Dandridge Day Thread (11/9)

Hola Guacs, today’s pop culture jump off point: Board games. (Note to younger members, these were like Xbox except you played them with your grandparents) Today would have been the 181st birthday of Milton Bradley, founder of the company that … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Day Thread

Welcome to my first Open Thread! Today I want to spotlight one of my all-time favorite films: 1938’s The Adventures of Robin Hood. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film stars Errol Flynn as Robin, Olivia de Havilland as Marian, Claude … Continue reading Robin Hood Day Thread (11/07)

On this day in 1854, American composer John Philip Sousa was born.  Sousa is most famous for composing marches, many of which are still regularly performed by marching bands across the country.  Even if you’re not a marching band geek … Continue reading John Philip Sousa Day Thread 11/6

It’s Sunday! I hope everyone is able to enjoy themselves today. Lazy Sundays are the best! If you can, take today to relax and recharge. Most importantly, be good to yourself.   Have a wonderful day! Continue reading Lazy Sunday Day Thread (11/5)

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT WITH GUITAR! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ALL THREE OF ‘EM YOU HAVE THE RIGHT NOT TO LOSE THREADS WRITING IS A TASK UNLESS IT WAS DONE BY A SHITPOSTER OR A STRIDEMOTHER YOU HAVE THE … Continue reading Day Thread: 11/04/2017

Do the Right Thing is a Spike Lee Joint. Spike Lee is a ground breaking, phenomenal film maker. Do the Right Thing (1989) is one of his best films. It is a brilliant film that was humorous but also unflinching, in its portrayal … Continue reading Do the Right Thing DAY THREAD (11/1)

Alright, folks, this is your open thread for the soft rollout of the new Avocado! All OT posts will be here today, and the open thread over on Disqus will be closed with just a link to this in the … Continue reading The Soft Rollout Open Thread

This is the daily thread.  Be more like this one. Continue reading Day Thread: 10/12/2017