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is a FAMILY FRIENDLY web publication featuring an eclectic mix of (hopefully) humorous stories, answers to (mostly children's) questions, interesting news topics and odd or eccentric viewpoints and opinions. Basically we cover anything that interests me (aka Grandpa Oddball). If you have a question or topic you'd like to see covered click on our ask or suggest links. If you have a news item you'd like to share or if you have alternate viewpoints or opposing views to our opinion pieces that you'd like to submit click on our submit link. We're not proud and will consider any family friendly inquiry.

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  • Disgusting Cheerfulness

    Thursday, March 24th, 2011

    "It's coming, there's nothing you can do about it. Might as well get used to it." Grandma Oddball intoned with disgusting cheerfulness.

    I snuggled further under the covers and wished someone would remove that awful glare shinning through the window. My head ached, my body was tired, and I was in no mood for cheerfulness. I just wanted to remain warm and cozy, sleeping until day passed on into night when I could remain peacefully and comfortably buried in bed. That didn't deter grandma. With mock sweetness she started singing,

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  • I’M DEAD

    Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

    Or rather my computer is dead. I'm using a borrowed computer to post this notice. Currently I have no idea when I'll be able to either fix it or buy a new one. Unfortunately the blasted thing died as I was about to make a backup.

    Probably there will be no more posts for awhile. On the left panel are links to receive a notice via either email, RSS feed, or twitter when I am able to actually post a new article. Click on the a link to find out how (there is also a separate RSS feed link at the bottom of the page). As soon as we can afford it I'll resume the blog but for now I have to temporarily suspend writing.

  • B.R.A.T Now we know

    Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

    BRAT DIET

    My recent sojourn into the realms of radiation therapy has produced some unfortunate side effects. Chiefly a condition that resembles diarrhea. Grandma Oddball suggested that I start using the B.R.A.T. Diet as a method of controlling the condition.

    “GREAT” I thought! Who wouldn't want a diet of

    • Bacon
    • Ribs
    • Alcohol
    • Teriyaki

    Sprinkled with peppers and seasoning (I'm not allowed much salt) it sounded great but when I blurted it out to Grandma I received the now famous LOOK. She wasn't impressed.

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