WLBOTT: Good morning, G. What’s the good word? Elder G:Good morning, Elder JZ! The good word today is “serendipity” — the joy of finding something good without looking for it. May your day be filled with unexpected joys, misdelivered twine, and chickens who know far more than they let on. What nonsense shall we cook […]
Author: Texas Toast
“How Many More Times,” the thunderous, swaggering closer to Led Zeppelin I. Clocking in at over 8 minutes, it’s part blues, part psychedelic jam, part voodoo incantation. Bonham goes full thunder god, Page bows his guitar like a pagan sorcerer, and somewhere in that sonic haze, we meet… Rosie. Elder G I asked Elder G […]
Morning Prayers
Thank you for the gift of a new day.
Lives of the Elders: Episode #72 – “Elder KM and the Highland Moo-dyssey” Elder KM, known to the WLBOTT archives as both a champion of language and a connoisseur of soft cheese, recently found herself on an “easy walk” in the Scottish Highlands with her youngest child, Maya. The goal? A short and peaceful stroll. […]
Elder JA It would be totally boring to write about a typical day around here. But perhaps I can provide a glimpse of what it is like to try to organize an outdoor concert. It all started in 2022 when we attended an evening outdoor concert put on by a semi-commercial group here in Devon. […]
Motivational Monday
July 21, 2025 – Reach Out “We can all be angels to one another. We can choose to obey the still small stirring within, the little whisper that says, ‘Go. Ask. Reach out. Be an answer to someone’s plea. You have a part to play. Have faith.’ We can decide to risk that He is […]
It is so easy to trash Russia, their stulted banality of evil, the almost comical incompetence of its government and military, the vulgar venality of its leaders. But at its heart are the people, like people everywhere, with lives no less sacred due to circumstance or lack of privilege. I came across this documentary about […]
Six Gulags Over Russia (part 2)
We’re looking at Russia’s Patriot Park, a delightful celebration of Russia’s contribution to enriching themselves. Designed with MAGAt sensibilities, visitors can spend their time and their rubles enjoying the technology of death. Getting There Concession Stand Specials – Patriot Park Edition Spy Sundae Freedom Fritters Herring-on-a-Bayonet Sanctions Salt Pretzel Propaganda Punch Kompromat Corn Dog Red […]
Six Gulags Over Russia (part 1)
While browsing the pro-Ukrainian newspaper The Moscow Times, the WLBOTT Schadenfreude As A Service System (SAAS) alarms started blaring. By the way, the Moscow Times has a very cool masthead. The gist of the story: [note to self: when WLBOTT commences its Life of Crime, all transactions will be recorded in rubles. The numbers are […]
Employee Appreciation Day! Our Employees are our most valuable asset! Corporate Promotion of WLBOTT Egg and Toast (WEAT) Corporate promotion, press releases, and advertising exceeded the cost of providing WEAT by a factor of 27. All is wonderful in WLBOTT world. The Rank and File – Gratitude for WEAT Our Servers Meet the friendly volunteer […]