The Money Pit

There are only a few clichés that actually hold true on a day-to-day basis, and I think one of them is a phrase coined in 1957 by Francis Bacon (mmmm…bacon), “Knowledge is power.”  However there is one caveat to remember when living by that rule; it is another common expression, but illustrates the flip side of this ideal:  “Ignorance is bliss.”  It is hard to deny the benefits [...]

Pick a Winner…& Get the Hell Out of the Way

I left for work late this morning (which extended the streak to 276 consecutive days & counting), but had to stop at the local gas station for some essentials.  After picking up an 84 oz. cup of coffee and making my way to the counter for a refill on carcinogens, I was caught behind a person whom I like to call [...]

Silky’s Sunday Blues: Are We There Yet Edition

This time of the year is the worst if you are a sports fan similar to myself; March Madness signals an end to NCAA basketball, and the start of football season is six excruciating months away. The weekends lose a little bit of their luster during this time, but luckily there are other ways to enjoy your two days of freedom.  I [...]

Silky’s Saturday Smoke Out: C’mon Steve Edition

Another weekend is upon us, and that means more videos and links from Silky’s vault.  Today’s video showcase chronicles the life of Steve, a good ol’ boy who enjoys the finer things in life–namely:  getting shit-canned, altercations with the police, and taking long rides on his lawn mower:   Japan sets new Guiness Record for World’s Largest Orgy…and [...]