upon hearing the news that El Presidente Jorge Bush would interrupt his 8 week vacation to visit the underwater town of New Orleans.

word is bushy will leave the ranch tomorrow morning at 9:30 am following his power mt. bike ride. he will fly into Louisiana by chopper, look out the window as his airship passes over the french quarter, toss some of our money out the window, and then return to the ranch in time to watch The Andy Griffith Show with the First Lady at 3 pm on nick in the afternoon.

now that's leadership!

When gardens go bad!

Went out in the garden after dinner tonight. Things are overgrown and mutant. Nothing left to be done but make devil cukes and let Queen Lizard and Krusty Krab ride.

of little note in the midst of the devastating storm to hit the gulf coast was more umbrage from pat "kill chevez" robertson who thought it christian to suggest that perhaps the people of biloxi got what they deserved due to their "cluttered lives of gambling and prostitution." thanks, pat. glad you could help us put katrina in perspective. i just couldn't figure out why that big bad storm ruined all those peoples' lives.

don't you just love the religious right and all the other self-rightous mealy-mouth shysters who hate in the name of god?

Badminton

Here are a few photos from the latest 'Nest Among the Hills' Badminton Tournament. Will and Jennings won the championship, defeating CRS and Courtney. Dave once again played the role of the "Commish" and the dogs were designated the referees. Maia made an appearance on the court and improved her serving skills.

REAL MEN

WB TELLS IT LIKE IT IS (8/26/05)
JIMMI TRANSCENDENT
CRS PREPARES TO PICK POPPY SEED FROM TEETH (see enlargement)

Digital Dinner

What would we do without our digitals? We just finished dinner and a nice evening an hour ago . Rick was sensitive and thoughtful, tossing off ethnic slurs and misogynistic comments with elan. Soon he had earned a new moniker, "Lil W.B." Yes the torch has been passed! At one point he asked Lynn Jensen if she and Gary still shared the same bed. Quickly switching tactics he inquired about the cost of their new house, and what were the taxes. Turning to me he wanted to know what were the conditions required for Chris and Amy to get back together again. Never a dull moment with Ricky, I mean Lil WB. He does keep us laughing, although its difficult not to want to clobber him sometimes.

Elizabeth Simpson Hunt and friends

My mother last week. Is she the senior family member?

The Simpsons: a family of Sephardic Jews?

The Simpsons Archive has a strange thesis that holds that the Simpsons are actually a family of Sephardic Jews:

The Sephardic Tradition encompasses the culture of the Jews who descended from Spain prior to the expulsion in 1492. However, a broader interpretation also includes Jews who originated from Turkey, Greece, Italy, England, the Ottoman Empire and other lands. The tradition today has come to include not only those with geographic ties, but also those with links to the fascinating culture. Many Jews know that Sephardim eat rice and beans on Pesach, and know of the unique torah trope of the tradition, but little else. However, many Jews, and even non-Jews are exposed to aspects of the Sephardic tradition and culture without even knowing it. [...]

According to David Gitlitz, in spite of the attempts of crypto Jews, most of these conversions had been completely assimilated by the end of the 17th century. Gitlitz say that the meager remnants that resurfaced in the 20th century are the exception to the rule. There is evidence to suggest that the writers portray the Simpson family as crypto Jews of the assimilated nature, so much so that they no longer know their true identity. Mark Pinsky, author of The Gospel According To The Simpsons, argues that "The Simpsons from time to time suggest an underlying element of what might be called crypto-Judaism" (121). For example, a menorah is found in the Simpsons' storage closet, with no explanation."

(http://www.factsofisrael.com/blog/archives/000437.html)
Our hard disk crashed and I found this while looking for our blog your blog we all blog. Huntie

Happy Birthday Grandma

Unfortunately I don't have any photos to share with this entry, but I am thinking of Grandma a lot today. I'm remembering last year's birthday bash when Marg brought over a seafood platter with that yummy horseradish sauce in the middle to dip your smoked swordfish and shrimp in. She also made a lovely chocolate cake with white icing, Grandma's favorite. We all crammed into the TV room while my dad read Rodney Dangerfield "I don't get no respect" jokes. Grandma laughed a lot that night...she was really glad to have everyone together. It was sweet.

Happy Birthday Mom.

I have been thinking about Mary so much today. I guess its because I remembered tomorrow is her birthday. Feeling sad and missing you Mom. Happy Birthday.

Actress Barbara Bel Geddes, 82, Emmy-winning actress best known for playing Miss Smelly Ewing. She originated the role of Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

California Report

Jim: We’re back in California, after a European camping trip. Wendy, Helen, and I went north while Alex and Liz were “finding themselves” in the south. We were the only ones that were cool. The older girls got a taste of independence, Eurailing around for a couple weeks sans parental units. When we met back up in Paris they admitted we weren’t so bad to be around after all.

Alex: Bummin’ around in San Diego after a great trip. I had the time of my life, only to find myself home, ready for the NEXT STEP. I will enter University of California at Irvine in the fall. I’m excited…

Multiple Hunties are contributing because the only male Huntie was pushed aside due to his lack of mousing skill. For these pictures I hoped for a more Charlesesque display, you know the kind with symbolic representations, like peace signs and a good piece of graffiti. However, a more realistic representation of events is favored by the more superior female Hunties (see I told you they were typing this).



Home with Helen and Wendy








Happy Museum Volunteers









Museum Volunteers when not asked to volunteer










The Little Princess Helen








So Cal Meets Norway







A semi private viewing of the Mona Lisa







Mexico? Paris? Best of ...

A lovely Sunday Shower

Dave's mom threw us our first bridal shower yesterday. We received some wonderful gifts and ate great food! Dave spent most of the afternoon entertaining the ladies of his family (they think he's a real riot). Mary O. was in charge of making me a hat from all the bows...doesn't it look stunning??!!!

I'll huff and puff and blow these candles out...

For Mary O.'s birthday Maia made gazpacho, Dad made a tasty shrimp dish with coconut milk and I was in charge of the cake. Since I was feeling like everyone could use a few more calories, I looked to Barefoot Contessa and her Strawberry Country Cake which calls for: 1 1/2 sticks of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 4 eggs and a 1/2 cup of sour cream. Follow that up with some heavy whipping cream and you've got yourself a cake! Happy Birthday Mary O.!!!!!

Global Warming-Democratic conspiracy?

Yesterday was Simpson&Brown's summer outing at Monmouth Race Track. The temp hovered at a balmy 100 degrees. We forgot our tickets, then fought our way down Rt.287 and the Parkway,always a pleasure on a summer Saturday. We had our own tented area with a few giant fans that blew extremely hot air at you. You felt as if you were standing in front of a hair dryer. You can see how deserted the grandstands were. Yikes! Hunter was picking horses for his grandfather and I, and doing quite well. When we returned home we all went swimming and were quite creeped out by the fact that the water had become extremely hot over the course of the last two days. I mean bath tub, jacuzzi,whirlpool, hot tub warm.Hopey's little face turned bright pink. We had to say "come out of the pool, you're getting too hot". It was pleasant in an unearthly science-fiction end-of-the-world kind of way. Stay cool everyone.

Devil Dogs

Tang and his recent convert, Doobie the Naive, attempt to coax an innocent maiden into their forbidden coven. She appears to be interested.

Pie

Now thats what I'm talking about!

Birthday Greetings to Mary!

Chef Wo-Fat wishes you the best b-day ever and a large order of Veal Saltimboca to go.

Hallo Mary, I see a wonderful birthday coming for you.

Come out, come out, wherever you are and greet the birthday lady who fell from a star.

Mr. Bird hopes you are so happy its like you found his hidden stash and did it all.Excuse me while I kiss the sky!

Doobs

He sleeps, he eats, he's Doobie. Our super duper rescue pup.

87th PGA Championship

Yesterday I was invited to spend the day at Baltusrol Golf Club by my good friend Tiger. I was allowed to bring a guest and Jim agreed to go, but refused to wear a tightly belted polo shirt.This is essential at this event, and it helps if you have a rounded "jelly belly" which strains the fine pima cotten to its fullest. If you are really one of the "in" crowd you are also required to have your golf shoes on at all times as you walk the course and observe the players practicing. A full cup of beer, a smelly cigar, and a straw hat complete the ensemble. Jim met only one of the requirements and frankly I was even worse. No matter, it was fun to watch these guys hit the ball a mile, while their caddies took copious notes regarding the lie of the green. On the other hand the energy, money, and water required to keep those acres of fairways and greens in perfect condition is rather disgusting, but so is the half time show at the super bowl, and other examples of wretched excess. Looming over all, near hole number one is the palatial golf "clubhouse". Its where Sparky and Muffy have their gin and tonics after a hard afternoon on the course. Although our special tickets given to us by the overpriced law firm of Lindaberry, Mc Cormick, Estabrook and Dowecheapemandhow allowed us entrance we had already had a sumptous lunch at the concession stand. Somehow Tiggie and I got our signals crossed and did not meet as planned.( I include a photo of us taken last year in happier times) We were told that he was out on the course by 6:00 am and gone by 9:30.
As we walked out to meet our shuttle we were impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of local residents who let people park all over their lawns for $40 per day. It was an odd sight but then much of the day had been that way.

Trip to The Apple

NY Cabdriver

CRS took Maia, Will and Will's friend Courtney to NYC for the weekend. We walked around alot. M, W and C went to a Cohi and Cabana concert in the park. CS went to a street fair on 6th Ave and stood in line for show tix for two hours to no avail. We ran into our old friend Camille Perin on 72nd St. Will and Courtney spent romantic evenings on our hotel room balcony. We went down there on the Egg Fu Yung Bus from Beantown. We sat near the bathroom, which was a gas. The temp down there was 95, but we did not let that bother us. A good time was had by all and the bus ride back was exquisite.

PHALLIC DELIGHTS

TIMES SQUARE BLOW

IN STRAWBERRY FIELDS

PUGSNACIOUS

TIME OUT

BENCHSITTERS