I come to praise a hair salon, not to bury it

Post #13 from Kidlit’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Blog– No, no, I don’t go to hair salons. I go to a barber shop, thank you very much. (Though actually the last two times my mom cut my hair and nobody could tell the difference, least of all my hair.) But we were driving — Confession: I wasn’t … Continue reading I come to praise a hair salon, not to bury it

New FDB video goes online

Post #11 from Kidlit’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Blog– What, no complaints?? Sorry, dudes, today Dr. Crankenfuss is actually impressed with something. Daniel has just posted the latest video from Freaky Dude Books. He says he doesn’t know whether to call it a poetry video or video poetry, but I don’t really care, it’s still pretty good. … Continue reading New FDB video goes online

Certain Death Brain Teaser – November 14, 2011

Yes, this newest IQ challenge is certain death because that’s what you’re trying to avoid. See, you’ve been captured by some very bad (and mean) people. (Don’t ask how; the details would sicken you.) They make you choose between entering three rooms. If you can stay in that room for three minutes, they’ll set you … Continue reading Certain Death Brain Teaser – November 14, 2011

Doesn’t this tick you off, Mr. Clop?

Post #10 from Kidlit’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Blog– I love Greek and Roman myths. Forget Batman, X-Men, ET, Teletubbies, Ninja Knotheads, forget all of them cause they don’t hold a candle to the Greek and Roman guys. Don’t believe me? Check em out, you’ll see. Anyway, I’m reading The Odyssey for like the gazillionth time (+ … Continue reading Doesn’t this tick you off, Mr. Clop?