Phil Bergem
@philbergem.bsky.social
Frighteningly enough, that looks like the logo for a TV game show.
October 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Frighteningly enough, that looks like the logo for a TV game show.
I have not seen that one before. Several of the earliest Mad Magazines had Sherlock Holmes spoofs (Hound of the Basketballs, etc) but I don't recall Newman in a deerstalker.
August 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I have not seen that one before. Several of the earliest Mad Magazines had Sherlock Holmes spoofs (Hound of the Basketballs, etc) but I don't recall Newman in a deerstalker.
And I observe that you are wearing a Sherlockian shirt for the outing.
August 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
And I observe that you are wearing a Sherlockian shirt for the outing.
Two great books. Congratulations.
July 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Two great books. Congratulations.
I have a Rosetta Stone paperweight I purchased at the British Museum years ago. The same year that I leaned over the rail and touched the Stone. Quite a thrill. Of course, that was before they put up the plastic barrier to protect it from idiots like me.
July 16, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I have a Rosetta Stone paperweight I purchased at the British Museum years ago. The same year that I leaned over the rail and touched the Stone. Quite a thrill. Of course, that was before they put up the plastic barrier to protect it from idiots like me.
Oh drat. OK then, good thoughts will be sent your way, regardless of however little that will help.
July 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Oh drat. OK then, good thoughts will be sent your way, regardless of however little that will help.
Oh no, dear one. Whatever is going on, I hope it gets much better, fast!
Hugs.
Hugs.
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Oh no, dear one. Whatever is going on, I hope it gets much better, fast!
Hugs.
Hugs.
Yes, a decidedly impressive collection.
July 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Yes, a decidedly impressive collection.
Great research and a fun write-up. I am fascinated by these vinettes in Sherlockian/ Doylean trifles. We all know the importance of trifles.
July 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Great research and a fun write-up. I am fascinated by these vinettes in Sherlockian/ Doylean trifles. We all know the importance of trifles.
Yes, Happy Canada Day. Minnesotans love Canada and Canadians. I'll expand that - Smart Americans love Canada.
July 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Yes, Happy Canada Day. Minnesotans love Canada and Canadians. I'll expand that - Smart Americans love Canada.
It is the bottom of a table built into the wall, located next to a fireplace. The whole thing is quite elaborate.
June 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It is the bottom of a table built into the wall, located next to a fireplace. The whole thing is quite elaborate.
My wife loves the new Lego sets and we picked this one up. Step 221 was a bit anticlimactic. A very complex set, but she's having fun with it.
June 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
My wife loves the new Lego sets and we picked this one up. Step 221 was a bit anticlimactic. A very complex set, but she's having fun with it.
It's fun to see Sidney Paget drawings for other stories and apply a Sherlockian twist to them. Can't you imagine a different, more positive story for "The Speckled Band" where both sisters live?
June 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It's fun to see Sidney Paget drawings for other stories and apply a Sherlockian twist to them. Can't you imagine a different, more positive story for "The Speckled Band" where both sisters live?
Margie, you may have received that information from me. I can't recall if I gave you my Family and Residences pamphlet, or posted the information. To refresh, and for others, in Mem & Adv ACD refers to her as "my wife" and as the daughter of Mrs Hawkins, but never as Louise or Touie.
June 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Margie, you may have received that information from me. I can't recall if I gave you my Family and Residences pamphlet, or posted the information. To refresh, and for others, in Mem & Adv ACD refers to her as "my wife" and as the daughter of Mrs Hawkins, but never as Louise or Touie.
Once again, a wonderful blog write-up outlining stellar research. Very interesting and significant findings. Thanks Matt!
June 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Once again, a wonderful blog write-up outlining stellar research. Very interesting and significant findings. Thanks Matt!
On Friday's Jeopardy (June 6th) this clue was under the London Literary Landmarks category.
June 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
On Friday's Jeopardy (June 6th) this clue was under the London Literary Landmarks category.
Asimov first wrote about his all-knowing computer, Multivac (a play on UNIVAC), in the fifties. He too did not predict the enshittification we are now going through. (An aptly descriptive word )
June 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Asimov first wrote about his all-knowing computer, Multivac (a play on UNIVAC), in the fifties. He too did not predict the enshittification we are now going through. (An aptly descriptive word )
And it is only going to get worse in the next 10-20 years with the current trend of defunding so many programs.
June 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
And it is only going to get worse in the next 10-20 years with the current trend of defunding so many programs.
I think I know of what you speak, and feel the same way.
May 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I think I know of what you speak, and feel the same way.
The only invasion we've had has been assholes in senior government positions.
May 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The only invasion we've had has been assholes in senior government positions.