Unless you have a connection to my American Civil War reenacting community, you will have no idea what this post is about.

All of these shirts have machined inner seams. Seams are hand felled. The balance of the shirt is hand sewn. None are lined. All the shirts are a "loose" size 46 or mens' XL. The shirt bodies measure approximately 50" around at the chest w/ 35" sleeves. The collars are a little larger for comfort, measuring approximately 17 1/2-18.

1. NEW PRICE: $55, INCLUDING SHIPPING

Heavy cotton tabby-weave shirt with fine cotton pleated bosom. Cut in the French style (no underarm gussets. Top-stitched completely around the bosom and the cuffs. Glass buttons.

2.NEW PRICE: $35.00, FREE SHIPPING This is a French-cut shirt made from a homespun fabric I found at JoAnn. Wooden buttons. Top stitching around the placket and and shoulder reinforcements.

April 19, 1995 . . .

. . . proof that monsters exist.

Lower than . . .

. . . whale shit!

Is the kindest term I can think of that describes someone who would do this. What's worse, it's the second time in the last year that some cowardly, unevolved excuse for a human being has inflicted major damage on my Explorer, then run away like a sissy school boy caught peeping in the girl's locker.

Do NOT let me catch you, arsehole.

Our president . . .

. . . bowing to the King of Saudi Arabia?

Barry, where's your protocol chief? You're the head of state. You don't bow, and your wife doesn't curtsey.

Late breaking news . . .

. . . it didn't happen.

Despite video evidence to the contrary, Barry's spokesman stated that: "The president absolutely did not bow to the king. He simply leaned forward because the king is shorter."

Barry's spokesman, formerly known as "Baghdad Bob" declined to answer questions.