Category Archives: Wry

Yuk! Mint!

Posted on 23 August 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Let’s look at brushing our teeth. First of all we are supposed to brush after every meal according to dentists. But, as well, we are supposed to leave 20-30 minutes after our meal before brushing. And it is common European … Continue reading →

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Franking

Posted on 6 July 2014 by Larry Russwurm

First of all, who was the nasty person that dragged poor Frank’s name through the dirt, forever associating his name with the act of Canadian politicians sending mail to constituents at no cost through Canada Post? I do take exception … Continue reading →

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Death Watch 2025: Biospheres 3 and 4

Posted on 26 April 2014 by Larry Russwurm

When it comes to naming biospheres, Earth is of course number one. It is through the continuation and ongoing regeneration of life that defines a biosphere. The 1990’s saw the project Biosphere 2 come along where a totally closed off … Continue reading →

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Death Watch 2025: The Americans

Posted on 5 April 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Of all the developed nations of the Earth, the US has the largest population. Of all the second round Mars One applicants, the US has the most. So it was with some surprise that I found this article interviewing some … Continue reading →

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F U Floyd

Posted on 1 March 2014 by Larry Russwurm

I apologize profusely for that title if your name actually is Floyd. I mean it for someone whose last name is Floyd and whose first name is Pink. That’s right, Pink Floyd, I mean you. I think you’ll need some … Continue reading →

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Reverse Sexism in Top Strata of Society

Posted on 22 February 2014 by Larry Russwurm

A few days ago I listened to the song Princess of China by Coldplay featuring Rihanna. In all my previous listenings of this song I had missed something obvious. At least it was obvious to my modern sensibilities about sexism. … Continue reading →

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Death Watch 2025: The Canadians

Posted on 15 February 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Let me first explain that I am shocked that I am able to find holes in the majority of the Mars One potential astronauts’ brief interviews. It’s true that one of my best debating tricks is to let the other … Continue reading →

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Excuse Me, It’s Death Watch 2025

Posted on 1 February 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Actually the original rallying year for the Mars One project was to be 2023. So if I had been right on the mark, I would have started a Death Watch 2023 at that time. Getting a satellite in place around … Continue reading →

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Properly Wishing Upon a Star

Posted on 25 January 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Wishing upon a star is common practice in our society. But to do this properly, might I suggest you consult an astronomer first or at least listen to my words. One of the commonest ways to wish upon a star … Continue reading →

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Death Watch 2024

Posted on 11 January 2014 by Larry Russwurm

I am taking to calling the Mars One mission that is supposed to reach Mars in 2024, Death Watch 2024. It’s stated mission is to send 24 humans to Mars with no chance of coming back. Recently Mars One announced … Continue reading →

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