Trivia plans for the ‘Pods this week will be the same as last week – Monday at Sticks – and Wednesday at The Owl. I have to… Read more “Trivia Plans Week of September 23, 2019”
Author: heb23
Displaced former journalist trying to make a mark in the blog-filled universe. Trivia junkie. Love camping and staring at the Great Lakes, especially when it's stormy outside. Everything has a "Simpsons" reference, Or reminds me of a movie quote, song lyric, movie scene. Drop a comment if you want to get in touch with me. I'm not revealing my e-mail address here!
Fact Du Jour – September 21, 2019 – Accident That Rocked the Garment Industry…
Ever wonder why you might remember having drawstrings on your hoods when you were a kid – but you don’t see them on kids’ clothing now? This… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 21, 2019 – Accident That Rocked the Garment Industry…”
Watching American Psycho!
Thanks to a music trivia question we had Thursday , I’ve been in the mood to watch American Psycho!
First Time For Everything? Complimented For a Trivia Victory?
Last night, when I was walking out of a small “dive” bar where me and my “trivia pardner” Kim won first place I experienced something that is… Read more “First Time For Everything? Complimented For a Trivia Victory?”
Kind Of Makes Me Wish I Played Thursday…Wait, I Did!
I couldn’t help but notice that one of the trivia teams my team used to play against fairly regularly has been on a….hot streak! Two 160-plus points… Read more “Kind Of Makes Me Wish I Played Thursday…Wait, I Did!”
Face The Music – September 20, 2019 – The Bench Pub (Livonia)
“Gosh, Mrs. Scully, I’m so sorry I’m tardy.” Me being late for a trivia game is definitely not the norm! I felt compelled to apologize, since the… Read more “Face The Music – September 20, 2019 – The Bench Pub (Livonia)”
Fact Du Jour – September 20, 2019 – Radioactive Kids’ Toy…
This kids’ toy had real radioactive components! The Gilbert U-238 Energy Laboratory was not a hot seller, and was only on shelves in 1950 and 1951. The… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 20, 2019 – Radioactive Kids’ Toy…”
First Place Face The Music Tonight!
Won a first place/$30 gift certificate tonight. Sucks they can’t be spent on booze….
Am I Supposed to Be Upset?
Found out recently that one of my bosses will be stepping down so they can focus on being a full time parent. Another supervisor told me the… Read more “Am I Supposed to Be Upset?”
