Elder DZ was excitedly describing a book he had liberated from the UCSB book swap, called We. This book swap is a regular feature amongst institutions of academic freedom. They are sometimes referred to as: When in serious pursuit of free knowledge, Elder DZ often brings his Druid entourage, his retinue, his emotional support chickens, […]
July 28, 2025 – Change “A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Kellerauthor, lecturer, activist This quote by Helen Keller is a beautiful and powerful metaphor for resilience and adaptability. It’s an especially strong choice for a blog post on change, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
WLBOTT is considering a franchised line of psychotherapy clinics across America – an archipelago of angst. Franchisees can select from pre-approved twine-themed wall art. We also offer a line of wall art that features peaceful ink blots. Our interior design has won a plethora of praise!
July 15th, 2025: Optimism “What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.” —Anne Frank(1929-1945)diarist Introduction to Anne FrankAnne Frank was a Jewish teenager who became one of the most enduring and poignant voices of the Holocaust through her diary. Born in 1929 in Frankfurt, […]
“You have to spend money to make money,” I tell myself as I buy yet another penguin. Guest Humourist, Elder JA The definition of a musician? A musician is a guy who loads $5000 worth of music equipment into a $500 car and drives 100km for a $50 gig. When I told this to my […]