Elder UC#1 has been officially confirmed as Minister of Number Thingies. You probably saw the confirmation hearing on CNN, but here are some stills of the proceedings. Corporate Hall of Elders UC#1’s official corporate photo has been updated in the Hall of Elders. As part of his new responsibilities, UC#1 is providing WLBOTT with Charts […]
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Today, Tuesday September 10th, 2024, is a very big day. The US presidential debate is this evening (8:00pm TexTime). Without exaggeration, the following are at stake: The fate of the planet is literally in the hands of “undecided voters.” How can anyone be undecided at this point? WLBOTT acknowledges the gravity of today’s debate, but […]
Ah, memories…. Once upon a time I was working at a small-ish non-profit. I was always the first one there, getting in a few hours of database development before the office got too chaotic. One morning, I was listening to Leon Redbone’s Winin’ Boys Blues…. Winin’ boy, don’t deny my nameI’m the winin’ boy, don’t […]
During a one-on-one performance review with UC#2 yesterday, we realized that yesterday’s BLOTT failed to capture the true rock star nature of UC#2’s scholarship. As you recall, UC#2 is a leading expert in 1st and 2nd century Coptic manuscripts. We have failed to take into account the added stress, the demands of groupies, the constant […]
Two astronauts are stuck on the ISS. Their return vehicle, the Boeing Starliner, was determined to be non-space-worthy yesterday. The astronauts will have to wait until February to get a ride back to Earth. Expedition 71 Sunita Williams Barry Wilmore Mount Juliet High School – Barry Wilmore’s Alma Mater What’s Cookin’? Some highlights that caught […]
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Paper Wasp People
Ms. Paper Wasp shortly after stinging Elder UC#4. The Devil’s Sting A poignant story by Drew Bratcher about nine year old’s encounter with a paper wasp. (Paris Review). I am nine years old, soon to be ten. When people ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I say “country singer,” I […]
Our initial intent was to describe, in great detail, the 105 Lighthouses of Iceland. But our attention was soon redirected when we learned of Þrídrangaviti. Without a doubt, Þrídrangaviti is one of the most dramatic, unique and visually stunning lighthouses in Icelandic territory. The lighthouse is built atop an enormous, 120-foot basalt stack in the […]
Ladies and Gents – I believe WLBOTT needs to take responsibility for cratering the internet vs CrowdStrike. I think our post about anchovies directed so much traffic to our site, that the internet Floundered from all the Carping. Some on the internet want to put our heads on a Pike, but we can redeem ourselves […]
The last thing WLBOTT wants to do is be a buzz kill. But that being said, weed is a pretty controversial subject. We all know people – friends, family, loved ones, whose lives have been seriously derailed, sometimes seriously shredded, from way, way too much weed. And we probably all know people who like to […]
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Celebrating the Austin YMCA
We here at WLBOTT Corporate love the local Austin YMCA! Friendly folks, great hours, convenient location, affordable, and inclusive. We’d like to give you a feel for the eclectic and inclusive nature of the Northwest Family Austin Y. Texas Friendly The Silver Mermaid Program Conveniently Located Near St. Twinella Convent Reflects the International Flavor of […]