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01 Apr 2010

Saint Stupid’s Day Parade Today

Through the Intercession of Imbeciles I Love A Parade was a song written explicitly with San Francisco in mind, and few are as adept at embracing the city of yore, kinda today and maybe tomorrow than the St. Stupid’s Day Parade. Stupidity licks at our heels these days as often

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01 Apr 2010

The Idiocy of Drew Barrymore

It’s possible that lately, Drew Barrymore has been saying really obnoxious and “controversial” things to promote her production company’s projects.  But more than likely, she’s just a complete moron who, in true moron style, takes herself way seriously.  I guess what irks me the most about her soundbites is that

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01 Apr 2010

The Butterfly Conservatory at the Museum of Natural History

As you may have noticed the weather is fickle.  If we are lucky, soon Mother Nature will realize it is time for the onset of spring.  Until the weather is more consistent in the real world, transport yourself to a happy, warm place temporarily.  A place with lush vegetation’a place

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31 Mar 2010

Camp for FREE on Uncle Sam’s Property

This and more can be found in my book Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply. Paying rent can be super expensive, so I figure, if sleeping out in the wilderness was good enough for your ancestors, then it’s good enough for you. Get yourself a tent and some camping gear

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31 Mar 2010

More Craft for Your Cash: $5 Etsy/MoCFA event!

Oh, hi there Etsy! What are you up to on Thursday? What’s that? You’re having a Craft Event at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco? Stellar! It’s free for students and a measly $5 for non-students? There’s live music and free* beer? Hooray! Etsy (aka the

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31 Mar 2010

Show the World’s Bullies Who’s Boss at International Pillow Fight Day

As a kid, I was picked on a lot. These things happen when you’re frail, freckle-faced and a tad effeminate. Pair that with “Little Ronnie Howard” red hair and an overbite big enough to make Mr. Ed envious and, well, you’re destined for years of torment and teasing. I was

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30 Mar 2010

SF Botanical Garden’s Native Wildflower Meadow Explodes

I love it when a reader writes in to Broke Ass Stuart with a tip and thus does my entire job for me.  Solid work ethic! So, many heartfelt thanks to Lisa, who sent us this: ‘œThe wildflowers go off in April and this year promises to be one of

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30 Mar 2010

How to Get Almost Anything for FREE

Having tons of money would be frigging sweet, but if you’re reading this post, I have a feeling you don’t. So below are a few ways you can get almost anything you could possibly want, for free. Some people call it a Gift Economy. I just call it awesome.

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