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Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

May 20, 2011 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 6 Comments

Maria Shriver's expression upon learning the full extent of Arnold's infedilities...Proof that ancient Egyptians put too many hormones in their milk too. Alternate line:The inspiration for Fergie's immortal words,"My milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard..."Source: lolcats(Because sometimes cute is even better than funny....) … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

Tadpoles! And…um, The Writing Process

May 17, 2011 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 8 Comments

Expecting some drivel about how writing is an amazing internal process akin to the transformation of tadpole to frog? Look at those little guys!Well, forget it. You're not getting that here. Tadpoles are on the brain because I recently got some! I went to a mini-writing retreat with Doraine Bennett, Irene Latham, and Ashley Parsons. The creek behind Doraine's place was rife … [Read more...] about Tadpoles! And…um, The Writing Process

Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

May 13, 2011 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 8 Comments

"Careful. Don't grab the wrong sword!" The morning after the Sigma Pi kegger... Source: historicLOLs.comHow Harpies got their start. … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

Ancient Greece, Jersey Shore, and Drunk Men Hurling

May 10, 2011 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

Gary Corby recently made mention of Greek pottery depicting drunk men vomiting. I had to check them out for myself in detail. And, oh, the Greeks did not disappoint. The Getty Villa features my favorite piece, one of the most...um..."vivid" examples.  Photo courtesy of Mary Harsch.Hahahahaha! I don't know why this cracks me up so much, but it completely undoes me. There's … [Read more...] about Ancient Greece, Jersey Shore, and Drunk Men Hurling

Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

May 6, 2011 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 6 Comments

 "I am NOT prancing, you guys!" yelled Hermes to the other Olympians. "For the last time, it's the WINGS!"Ever wonder what a mash-up of L. Frank Baumand Homer would look like?The dumb pharaoh never did figure out why his horses kept dying on him. … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

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