Lots of people want to know where Flin Flon is, so I say, “Look it up.” Other places may be as interesting, if only judging by their clever names. I’ve never been to North Dakota, but Zap, North Dakota sounds like it could be thrilling, maybe even…electrifying? Bald Head, Maine may not be as exciting …
Author Archives: Kurt Gailey
Hacked
The world is my oyster. You see this block of text? I could put literally anything here. Funny stories. Interesting statistics. Blatant lies. I could unapologetically plagiarize the Gettysburg Address, or the Q’uran, or something. The possibilities are limitless. That’s an exciting prospect. Especially for my college-level son who found my blog open and started …
Funny slang
Some funny slang I picked up last time I was in Flin Flon, Canada: Angel grass—Christmas tree tinsel, also known as snake mirrors Brain bucket—a bike helmet or a motorcycle helmet B.C.—birth control (anything unattractive) Betty—skeleton key Bomber—a cool leather jacket, someone who rides downhill really fast, or even the actual trail which provides the …
Football
I’m a mountain biker. That fact doesn’t preclude or necessitate a dislike for football, whether it’s the North-American type about dudes in nylons slapping each other’s butts or the European/South-American kind with murderous, bloodthirsty fans. Being a mountain biker doesn’t mean you have to dislike football; however, because I’m an outsider, I’m in the perfect …
Birthday Cards
In 2025 I roped my family into sending everyone we could, in our extended family, birthday cards. It didn’t involve store-bought cards, though. Instead, we made our own and wrote a personal note in each card. We found an old Calvin and Hobbes book at the library surplus sale. We bought it for one American …
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