(previous) part of our Tales of the WLBOTT series (next) We enjoyed meeting Lochlan and Lyra Herrera at our recent farmers’ market outing. Fred, our Penitent Intern, was excited to meet someone with such lyrical names, and was very curious when he learned Lochlan and Lyra were twins. “Are you identical twins?” They laughed. They’d […]
(previous) part of our Tales of the WLBOTT series (next) When Elder JP met with Sister Magdalena, the discussion drifted to their new hire, Kennetta Kornerstone. Elder JP mentioned an odd entry on the second page of her resume – femme fatale. Elder JP: “I asked her about this later. She just said, ‘ask anyone […]
part of our Tales of the WLBOTT series (next) Founding Elder JP knocked on Sister Magdalena‘s office door. Technically, it was the office of the Mayordomo de Semana, but it was Sister M‘s week to be Mayordomo. “Hola, Mayordomo. We’ve got a problem.” Sister Magdalena looked up from her paperwork and gave an eye-roll. “When […]
This weekend the WLBOTT Argentinian ambassador, Elder M, stopped by WLBOTT HQ with her son Elder W. We had a great visit, but we suspect Elder M‘s motivation for her US visit was to try the new Oreos flavors. Elder M also provided a cash infusion, emptying her wallet of Argentinian currency to help offset […]
Today WLBOTT is exploring a topic that seems to have evaded science, medicine, anthropology, Jungian archetypes, and folklore. We wish to explore the universal phenomena shared by pregnant women throughout human history: they often ponder the question, “Do geese see god?” This a common dream shared universally among pregnant women. Elder G2 was of little […]
First Fruits Farm, in Freeland, northern Baltimore County, was founded in 1998 by the Bernstein family. It began when Rick and Carol Bernstein started growing produce for charity. Today it has 281 acres, and 100% of what it grows is donated, rather than sold. Elder JimZim and his buddy, Elder Grønk recently volunteered picking peppers […]
We knew from our initial interview that we wanted to hire Kennetta Kornerstone. You met Kennetta and her brother Stephan yesterday as they welcomed our first guests to the WLBOTT Sukkah. Our problem was where to place her. She had such an amazing resume that we could consider her for several positions. She had a […]
We have recently learned of an ancient Jewish celebration: the Sukkot. This has WLBOTT written all over it! Temporary outdoor structures, agricultural roots, branches overhead, communal meals, ancient tradition, and a certain theological acceptance that the roof is not supposed to be particularly good. As Elder G summarizes: And there’s a lot here worth exploring […]
The WLBOTT Thin Books With Pictures Society recently discussed Andy Weir‘s short story, The Egg. The Egg is a very though-provoking, humorous, and poignant story. Weir published the story on galactanet.com, and you can read it for free in any of 32 languages. As we look into the story, there will be spoilers, so if […]
WLBOTT is proud to announce the production of the big budget, technicolor musical extravaganza – Her Eggcelency! It is the story of greed and lust for power, as a monomaniacal evil Queen Regina Ovata attempts to take control of the world’s egg supply. Casting All the big stars vied for the coveted title role of […]