Wed - December 21, 2005
Have Yourself a Tacky Little Christmas #6
South
Springfield
OK, OK. I confess. The gnomes are Photoshopped. Everthing else, though, is real.
Posted at 01:22 PM
Fri - December 16, 2005
Have Yourself a Tacky LIttle Christmas #5
James River Town Center,
south Springfield
Posted at 08:42 AM
Wed - December 14, 2005
Have Yourself a Tacky Little Christmas #4
Kansas Expressway and
Battlefield Road, Springfield
Our Savior of Perpetual Clutter. Introducing
The Little Drummer
Boy.
Posted at 01:10 PM
Fri - December 9, 2005
Have Yourself a Tacky Little Christmas #3
Sunshine Avenue, across from Bass
Pro
Diversity in Springfield. Here's a cheesy little
scene of "An Austrian View of the Nativity." Don't you love the
lederhosen?
Posted at 08:07 AM
Wed - December 7, 2005
Tear these signs down
Do your civic
duty
It's against the law in Springfield to post signs
on utility poles. They're a hazard to utility workers.
In addition, they're UGLY. Companies frequently come into Springfield with pickup trucks and post hundreds of signs in a single day. We don't need this clutter!
1-800-GOT-JUNK is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Granny called the company and asked if they posted these signs in downtown Vancouver. "No" was the answer.
Well, if they're not good enough for Vancouver, they're not good enough for Springfield.
If you have any of these beauties in YOUR neighborhood, tear them down!
In addition, they're UGLY. Companies frequently come into Springfield with pickup trucks and post hundreds of signs in a single day. We don't need this clutter!
1-800-GOT-JUNK is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Granny called the company and asked if they posted these signs in downtown Vancouver. "No" was the answer.
Well, if they're not good enough for Vancouver, they're not good enough for Springfield.
If you have any of these beauties in YOUR neighborhood, tear them down!
Posted at 07:48 AM
Wed - November 30, 2005
Missouri Governor In 4th Place
4th From the
BOTTOM!
Springfield resident and Missouri Governor Matt
Blunt has a 34% Approval Rating according to figures
released on November 29.
The only Governors rated lower than our local airhead are Ernie Fletcher of Kentucky (32%), Frank Murkowski of Alaska (26%) and Bob Taft of Ohio (18%).
Hang in there, Matt. Only 17 more points to go! We know you can do it!
LOSER
The only Governors rated lower than our local airhead are Ernie Fletcher of Kentucky (32%), Frank Murkowski of Alaska (26%) and Bob Taft of Ohio (18%).
Hang in there, Matt. Only 17 more points to go! We know you can do it!
LOSER
Posted at 07:53 AM
Mon - November 28, 2005
Have Yourself a Tacky Little Christmas #2
National Avenue at Republic
Road
Ordinarily, Granny
ADORES
holiday decorations. Usually, they're a welcome, seasonal addition to the
landscape. Here in Springfield, however, we are cursed with plethora of
poorly-painted, plywood figures, scattered all over town. Cheesy is the word.
Here's this week's gem.
Here's this week's gem.
Posted at 08:04 AM
Sun - November 20, 2005
"Ugliest Grain Elevator In The World" Contest
First Prize Winner is in
Springfield, Missouri
Several years ago, a religious group banded
together to paint a mural on a grain elevator in Springfield. In case you can't
figure it out, it's a Nativity Scene, dedicated "To The Glory Of God" (painted
across the bottom of the mural). In addition, it features Michael Jackson
(bottom, left).
Hereeeeee's Michael!
Now, the Messiah project is planning another painting on a grain elevator in Springfield, near our fantastic new baseball park, Hammons Field. This alleged work of art will feature the Ten Commandments. It's possible that it's going to be on the the other side of this year's winner of the Ugliest Grain Elevator In The World contest.
The goal of the Messiah Project for a Ten Commandments Mural:
"We are investigating the feasibility of either painting or building tablets with the Ten Commandments and placing them on the grain elevator at the corner of Chestnut Expressway and National so that they will be in full view of the Jordan Valley baseball park."
The question, dear Reader, is this: "Will the winner of next year's Ugliest Grain Elevator In The World contest again be located at the corner of Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue in Springfield?"
Stay tuned!
Hereeeeee's Michael!
Now, the Messiah project is planning another painting on a grain elevator in Springfield, near our fantastic new baseball park, Hammons Field. This alleged work of art will feature the Ten Commandments. It's possible that it's going to be on the the other side of this year's winner of the Ugliest Grain Elevator In The World contest.
The goal of the Messiah Project for a Ten Commandments Mural:
"We are investigating the feasibility of either painting or building tablets with the Ten Commandments and placing them on the grain elevator at the corner of Chestnut Expressway and National so that they will be in full view of the Jordan Valley baseball park."
The question, dear Reader, is this: "Will the winner of next year's Ugliest Grain Elevator In The World contest again be located at the corner of Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue in Springfield?"
Stay tuned!
Posted at 03:30 PM
Have Yourself a Tacky Little Christmas #1
Sunshine Avenue and Lone
Pine, Springfield
Ordinarily, Granny
ADORES
holiday decorations. Usually, they're a welcome, seasonal addition to the
landscape. Here in Springfield, however, we are cursed with plethora of
poorly-painted, plywood figures, all over town. Cheesy is the word.
Posted at 02:29 PM
Sun - September 25, 2005
13 Most Corrupt Members of Congress
Our very own Roy Blunt makes
the list!
There's an old saying here in the Ozarks: "He's so
crooked they had to screw his booties on when he was born."
The LA Times is reporting that a watchdog group, naming what it calls "the 13 most corrupt members of Congress," is calling for ethics investigations of some of the most prominent leaders on Capitol Hill in a report to be released Monday.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington says in its report that the 13 members, among them Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) and House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), might have violated a variety of congressional ethics rules.
<snip>
" Rep. Roy Blunt: The report criticizes him for trying to insert provisions into bills that would have benefited, in one case, a client of his lobbyist son and in another case, the employer of his lobbyist girlfriend, now his wife."
The LA Times is reporting that a watchdog group, naming what it calls "the 13 most corrupt members of Congress," is calling for ethics investigations of some of the most prominent leaders on Capitol Hill in a report to be released Monday.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington says in its report that the 13 members, among them Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) and House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), might have violated a variety of congressional ethics rules.
<snip>
" Rep. Roy Blunt: The report criticizes him for trying to insert provisions into bills that would have benefited, in one case, a client of his lobbyist son and in another case, the employer of his lobbyist girlfriend, now his wife."
Posted at 09:20 AM
Mon - August 29, 2005
Photographs of Springfield
Eye
Candy
The on-line "Prints
& Photographs Reading Room" of The Library of Congress has an
amazing collection of old photographs of Springfield.
Search the catalog for "Springfield Missouri" and "Springfield MO" to view a treasure trove of photos, many of houses in the historic sections of the city.
Many of the pics, such as this 1916 view of a expressman, have "No known restrictions on publication."
Enjoy!
Search the catalog for "Springfield Missouri" and "Springfield MO" to view a treasure trove of photos, many of houses in the historic sections of the city.
Many of the pics, such as this 1916 view of a expressman, have "No known restrictions on publication."
Enjoy!
Posted at 09:01 AM
Thu - August 11, 2005
Tomorrow is TGIF On Republic Road in Springfield
This month's "Second Friday"
events
Between 5:00 and 8:00, start the
evening by gawking at the gorgeous jewelry at Taft Design Studio . Then, sample the wine and
view photographs by Pat Whiteaker at Wine
Styles . Ready for dinner? The
Argentina Steak House was voted "Best Steak" by the readers of 417 magazine .
It's a locally-owned restaurant with an innovative chef and a staff that strives
to make every evening special. Try the Bife Anegrado: a 10-ounce K.C. strip that's
encrusted with cracked black pepper and spices. It's seared on the open-fire
grill. Yum-O!
Posted at 07:25 AM
Wed - August 10, 2005
The Frisco
The St. Louis-San Francisco
Railway
What an amazing collection! The
Springfield-Greene County Library has an on-line display of 706 photographs of
steam and diesel locomotives, various railroad car interiors and exteriors,
Frisco activities and
buildings.
The Frisco's Operation Center was located in Springfield for many years. Why...when...how did the gorgeous Springfield Depot disappear?
The Frisco's Operation Center was located in Springfield for many years. Why...when...how did the gorgeous Springfield Depot disappear?
Posted at 07:08 AM
Fri - July 29, 2005
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
It's time for one of the
"Dirty Dozen" to disappear into the sunset.
A PAC has been formed in
Springfield to elect a REAL congressional rep from the Seventh District here in
southwest
Missouri.
Our current rep has served five terms. ENOUGH ALREADY!
The Ethics Scoreboard lists him as one of a "Dirty Dozen" who deserved to be sacked in 2004.
"Rep. Roy Blount (R-Mo)
Conflict of interest doesn't get much more outrageous than this: Blount, the House Majority Whip, was romantically involved with a lobbyist for a Fortune 500 company (this itself is a conflict, and a violation of House ethics rules) and then attempted to please her and her employers by grafting legislation favorable to the company onto the Homeland Security Bill. His maneuver didn't work, and even members of his own party were disturbed by it. But it's the thought that counts, apparently: he and the lobbyist are now engaged! Ah, what we do for love!
Except that the Congress isn't Blount's personal Hallmark store. He deserves to be sacked."
Better late than never, I always say!
Our current rep has served five terms. ENOUGH ALREADY!
The Ethics Scoreboard lists him as one of a "Dirty Dozen" who deserved to be sacked in 2004.
"Rep. Roy Blount (R-Mo)
Conflict of interest doesn't get much more outrageous than this: Blount, the House Majority Whip, was romantically involved with a lobbyist for a Fortune 500 company (this itself is a conflict, and a violation of House ethics rules) and then attempted to please her and her employers by grafting legislation favorable to the company onto the Homeland Security Bill. His maneuver didn't work, and even members of his own party were disturbed by it. But it's the thought that counts, apparently: he and the lobbyist are now engaged! Ah, what we do for love!
Except that the Congress isn't Blount's personal Hallmark store. He deserves to be sacked."
Better late than never, I always say!
Posted at 07:21 PM
Sun - July 24, 2005
Yellow Ribbons
Enough
already!
Springfield is swamped with
those pseudopatriotic, magnetic yellow ribbons: they're on the backs of cars,
trucks, trailers, RV's, almost anything that moves. Some vehicles have three,
four or even a half dozen of them. I've been tempted to ask some of those who
display the ribbons if they voted in the last election, and where their polling
place is. Then again, maybe I really don't want to
know.
Here's an alternative ribbon.
Here's an alternative ribbon.
Posted at 09:24 PM
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