The Thread for Those Who Wish to be Digressive

[Karl Henning]

Quid Malmborg in Plano.

[Rosalba]

In and out the dusky bluebells - who'll be the leader?

[Karl Henning]

On balance, I think Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods has been a good thing.

[Rosalba]

Wherever ye gan, ye find a Geordie.

[Sydney Nova Scotia]

Not Back'O'Burke

[Rosalba]

Violet is predicted to be the big shade this autumn so choose some items in that colour for your staple wardrobe. 

[Karl Henning]

Ask your doctor if going abroad naked is right for you.

[pjme]

A really fun & nicely silly  program on French TV.

[Rosalba]

In preparation for Operation Overlord, the BBC had signalled to the French Resistance that the opening lines of the 1866 Verlaine poem "Chanson d'Automne" were to indicate the start of D-Day operations.

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

On balance, I think Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods has been a good thing.

It is particularly worthwhile if you have amazon prime and an amazon prime credit card. There are discounts for prime members and 5% cash back for WF purchases.

On the other hand, Amazon taking over then entire retail economy may have some downside.

[Karl Henning]

On the other hand, Amazon taking over then entire retail economy may have some downside.

What could go wrong? 

[Sydney Nova Scotia]

Coconuts make a liquid investment

[Rosalba]

What can they know of England who only England know?

[Karl Henning]

There may yet be hope.

[NikF]

Back on the trapeze on a regular basis. If I keep working and improving there's perhaps the faintest chance they'll let me train as a catcher - which is my desire - but I accept my age is against me. Fair enough. No problem.
But also, the bonus is that on the way home I'm feeling both physically and emotionally even better than usual, including thoughts of 'Regardless, I still want to run away with the circus'. 

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

I submitted my vote-by-mail ballot today.

[Ken B]

I submitted my vote-by-mail ballot today.

I wonder how long before is the only use left for snail mail.

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

I wonder how long before is the only use left for snail mail.

Actually I hand delivered my ballot to the country clerk's office, which happens to be half a mile from where I live. The polling place is literally across the street, but I'd likely have to wait on line, and it doesn't open until I'm already due at work.

[Sydney Nova Scotia]

I got a Carrier pigeon to vote for me

[Ken B]

I got a Carrier pigeon to vote for me

Wow. I'm not sure even Cato was around when Carrier Pigeons voted.