Monthly Archives: December 2011

5 Questions for the Magic 8 Ball

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

I have been reading over all the various predictions for what will happen in the digital world in 2012. I took some of them to my trusty psychic source, the Magic 8 Ball, to see what will and won’t come true in … Continue reading →

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You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

I just wanted to thank you all for indulging me in this special holiday themed blog series! It was tremendously fun for me to write and I hope to do more special themes next year.  Here is a recap listing of all the … Continue reading →

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Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

“Oh, life is like that. Sometimes, at the height of our revelries, when our joy is at its zenith, when all is most right with the world, the most unthinkable disasters descend upon us.” As traumatic as the Bumpas dogs eating … Continue reading →

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It’s A Major Award!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

Ralphie’s Old Man stood proudly in the street showing off his “Major Award” to all who would look at it. His pride swelled as the masses grew around him. Swede: “Damn, hell, you say you won it?” Mr. Parker: (with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bother Me. I’m Thinking

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

Ralphie and Randy were standing in line to see Santa, and Ralphie was bombarded with distractions. He had the creepy “I like Santa” kid talking to him, the Wicked Witch of the West poking at him and contemplating how tasty … Continue reading →

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I Triple Dog Dare You!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

What do you do when you are out of ideas? Do you have something in mind that you think might be a plan but are not quite sure how to make it work? Accept the dare. The boys in A … Continue reading →

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Only I didn’t say “Fudge.”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

“I said THE word, the big one, the Queen Mother of dirty words, the ‘F-dash-dash-dash’ word!“ We watched the bolts scatter through the air and could feel Ralphie’s frustration as he let out the word that would lead to his … Continue reading →

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Being a Leader of the Pack

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Paul

It’s difficult to live in Wisconsin and avoid seeing green and gold anywhere.  After all, they are the official team colors of the Green Bay Packer’s football team.  You see Packer jerseys, Packer jackets, Packer banners, and even Packer decals … Continue reading →

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Victor? The Lone Ranger’s Nephew’s Horse?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Carrie Keenan

I’ll take “Great Characters in American Literature” for $500 Alex. On second thought no I won’t. Ralphie’s “old Man” looked flabbergasted when his wife knew the answer to one of his “silly puzzles” and told him everybody knew that answer. … Continue reading →

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Night of the Living Bargains: How Zombie Horror reflects our Consumer Culture

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Paul

Remember George A. Romero’s classic horror film “Night of the Living Dead”?  Prior to this film, zombies (like those in movies of the 1930’s) took a much different form than the zombie as we know of today.  These creatures were … Continue reading →

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