Today, WLBOTT’s esteemed film critic, Clementine DuCinema, is looking into her favorite movies filmed in and round Austin, Texas. Blood Simple Blood Simple is a 1984 American independent neo-noir crime film written, edited, produced and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, and starring John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya and M. Emmet Walsh. Its plot […]
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How do you say “World’s Largest Ball of Twine” in Spanish? “La bola de cordel más grande del mundo” Elders KM and DZ pointed out an interesting aspect of The World’s Largest Ball of Twine. Not only is a Wikipedia article dedicated to The Ball, but the article has been translated into seven languages, including […]
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Prisoner Puzzles
Let’s look at a few of our favorite prisoner puzzles. Elder G gives us the answers down below. 100 Prisoners, 100 Boxes, 100 Slips of Paper Let’s start with one I call “100 Prisoners, 100 Boxes.” It goes like this: 100 prisoners are in a waiting room. Each prisoner is numbered one through 100. In […]
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Motivational Monday
June 2nd, 2025: Curiosity “Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” —Roald Dahl (1916-1990)British novelist Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children’s literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and […]
Brought to You By theWLBOTT Dept. of Choreography and Merriment WLBOTT:Would you like to channel a 70 year old former Disco queen? If you’re ready, I’ve got an adventure for both of us. Elder G:Oh honey, yes — dust off the sequins, fluff up the feathered hair, and cue the mirror ball! This 70-year-old former […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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