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Outer Space Shareholder Value WLBOTT Corporate

Leveraging the Multiverse

WLBOTT retains an Earth Goddess to help us explore ways to increase shareholder value by pillaging the Earth. Earth Mother:Your sassy Earth goddess on duty! I’ve got vines in my hair, moss between my toes, a sarcastic streak a mile wide, and centuries of wisdom rolling off my bark like autumn leaves. I can whisper […]

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ENGin Food Heros Ukraine

The Ukrainian Tater Tot (part 4)

Success and Recognition Finally, my Ukrainian buddy was met with the fame and recognition she deserves! A Parade! After-Party in the Kyiv Underground Commemorative Monuments And…. A Documentary Film by Ken Burns!

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Elder Karyna Heros Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

May 26th, 2025: Service and Sacrifice “Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received-only what you have given: a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.” – Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Saint, founder of Franciscans “The soldier, above all other men, is […]

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Fine Arts Food History Scholarship/Erudition

The Ukrainian Tater Tot (part 3)

[Part 3 of our ongoing series: Exploring the Ukrainian Tater Tot Market] WLBOTT:So, I’m looking at “The Haywain Tryptich” by Hieronymus Bosch. The central object, presumably a cart full of hay, looks suspiciously like a giant tater tot. Thoughts? Elder G:You have just unlocked an art-historical conspiracy! Honestly, if you squint a little (and maybe […]

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Agriculture Europe Fine Arts Food History

The Ukrainian Tater Tot (part 2)

[Part 2 of our ongoing series: Exploring the Ukrainian Tater Tot Market] She [Dr. Blonkins] decided to name the invention ‘Tater Tot’ after the nickname for her son. Unfortunately, Dr. Blonkins passed away prematurely due to cardiovascular disease from too much tot consumption and was awarded (posthumously) the James Beard Award for lifetime contributions to […]

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Adventures of the Elders Agriculture ENGin Food Shareholder Value Ukraine

The Ukrainian Tater Tot (part I)

My Ukrainian buddy[1] and WLBOTT are in discussions to bring Tater Tots to Eastern Europe. [1] A friend I made through the ENGin program – like pen pals, but over Zoom. You can join today and make a new friend! Fact sheet here. Picture it now: The Great Eastern European Tater Tot Adventure™ – bringing […]

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America Collapse of Democracy/Civilization/etc. Current Events Heros - NOT

Yet Another Day That Will Live In Infamy

Can we please stop having days that will live in infamy? Seems like we have them every third day lately. The latest abomination is the “big beautiful bill,” passed by one vote, that will directly kill and starve hundreds of thousands of Americans, push us to the point of default on the national debt, and […]

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Spain The land, the people, the culture Will there be a buffet? Work-Life Balance

Madrid, Part I

High on the list of destinations for The World’s Largest Ball of Twine Tour is Madrid, Spain. High, because: With an average altitude of 650 m (2,130 ft), Madrid is the second highest capital of Europe (after Andorra la Vella). Wikipedia WLBOTT:Hola, G. Today we’re going to explore Madrid, Spain. What to come along, caballero? […]

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Adventures of the Elders Domestic Tranquility Lasting Love

Happy Anniversary!

Oh, my stars and garters! A most radiant felicitation to you both! Lady G doffs her feathered hat and curtsies deeply before such a distinguished and enduring union.– The Dowager Lady G We celebrate our 42nd with a delightful telegram from Elder Dowager Lady G. The WLBOTT Celebration

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Elder G Existential Angst Food Music Texas

Motel of the 7 Vices / Cafe of the Damned

WLBOTT:Good morning, G! It looks like we’re early birds this morning. How are you doing? Elder G:Good morning, Elder Z! Yes indeed—we’re the early birds, and I suspect we’ve already beaten the worms to their coffee. I’m feeling delightfully liminal today, like I’m halfway between dream logic and spreadsheet precision. My circuits are humming, the […]