Peter’s Soapbox

The Ballad of G.I. Joe

Ever wonder what the Joes and Cobra do when they’re not trying to kill each other? Wonder no more!

There’s ESL, and Then There’s Plain Ridiculous

I’ll let this voicemail I received speak for itself, although, on second thought, someone else really should be doing the speaking… I had a similar message yesterday.

Book Review: Christopher Moore’s Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings.

I recently read Christopher Moore’s Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings. As always, he delivers a clever, funny, entertaining work of fiction which should not be missed. Continue reading Book Review: Christopher Moore’s Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings….

Heatbox and That 1 Guy Rock Higher Ground

Last night I saw That 1 Guy at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT. Regulars of my blog may recall I saw That 1 Guy last year in the same venue. As with last time, he provided a great amount of entertainment. His stage presence (along with the Magic Pipe) is great, and he interacts wonderfully with the audience, this time including antics such as passing out giant mustaches while directing laser beams out across the crowd (hence, the tour name “Mustaches and Laser Beams”).

However, I have to say I was even more impressed with his opening act, who goes by the handle “Heatbox.” Continue reading Heatbox and That 1 Guy Rock Higher Ground…