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A few weeks ago I posted a spoof story about Barbara Cubin declaring the Earth is flat, following her real-life denial of global warming in a News&Guide article the week before.

The reaction to the spoof was surprising. A fair number of people — intelligent, discerning people who read the news — inquired whether the story was real.

While that might be a credit to the satire, it’s a sad statement on just how little esteem Cubin is held in by her constituents, who recognize that there seems to be no limit to the depths of ignorance to which she will sink.

The Wyoming congresswoman is at it again. Last week she voted against a bill that would restore timely release of presidential and vice presidential records.

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Posted under barbara cubin, politics

Some Irish humor to brighten your St. Patrick’s Day:

The Matterhorn

For a holiday, Mulvaney decided to go to Switzerland to fulfill a lifelong dream and climb the Matterhorn. He hired a guide and just as they neared the top, the men were caught in a snow slide.

Three hours later, a Saint Bernard plowed through to them, a keg of brandy tied under his chin.

“Hooray!” shouted the guide. “Here comes man’s best friend!”

“Yeah,” said Mulvaney. “An’ look at the size of the dog that’s bringin’ it!”

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Posted under europe, humor, st. patrick's day

The late American philosopher John Dewey, in his push for more progressive education (rather than rote memorization of facts), noted that “there is more than a verbal tie between the words common, community and communication.”

By communicating our experiences, Dewey reasoned, we better connect with other people and reveal how much we have in common. He would have made a fine blogger.

Anyhow, there was a point about halfway through last night’s Alpinist Film Festival where I was struck by the feeling of community in the theater.

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Posted under backcountry, entertainment, movies, skiing, sports

Banjo and slide guitar player Tony Furtado returns to one of his favorite stomping grounds to play the Knotty Pine for St. Patrick’s Day.

Furtado’s Celtic-infused bluegrass is a perfect fit for the annual celebration o’ the green.

The two-time national banjo champion, well known from his many performances in the Tetons over the years, has a new album, Thirteen, several songs from which are posted on his MySpace page.

Showtime is 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also, Teton County Library hosts more Irish music and tales with singer Judith Weikle, accompanied by music ensemble Strings Attached. Show will run from 6 to 7 p.m., with a children’s concert starting at 5.

Posted under bluegrass, music, st. patrick's day

Only one upset during Day 1 of the tourney, and it’s my team.

Certainly not unexpected. (Although one participant in the Bradshaw pool picked Duke to go all the way. He must really have been out of the loop.)

These Blue Devils lacked leadership all season, with no seniors and only one junior among the starting five. Stewart Mandel of SI.com has a thorough breakdown of the team’s woes, which all the Duke haters no doubt are savoring.

Coach K put it best after the game: “If you’re in this tournament long enough, you’re going to go down,” he told The New York Times. And to CBS, “One of the things about success is that sometimes you lose. Sometimes in order to appreciate winning, you have to get your butt kicked.”

Here’s hoping some of the other high seeds get their butts kicked today.

Posted under basketball, march madness, sports