Sunday, December 27, 2009

Red or green?

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Are Green
You are a peaceful, balanced, and together person. You are naturally calm.
However, you have your own inner demons that you struggle with from time to time… mainly greed and jealousy.

You are very reflective and creative. You are always thinking of and pursuing new ideas.
You believe that spiritual and personal growth is important. You are always trying to change for the better.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, December 25, 2009

The return of Friday Photo!

Welcome to Friday Photo, a feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

This shot fascinated me, if just for the way that bird’s legs are bent…

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Merry Christmas!

[H/T Tater Tots For The Masses for the video]

Now it’s time for me to tell my own Santa story.

When I was in high school, every year at church we took a Saturday and watched everybody’s kids so their parents could go out and shop that day. One of the highlights was that Santa would come and we’d take pictures of all the kids with him for their parents.

Well, the last Santa visit of the day one year, I got drafted to play the big guy. I got the suit on and went in to greet the kids, sat down, and did the pictures. As I was leaving, some of the bigger kids realized it was me and tackled me and started to take the suit off of me.

I think they knew because my “Santa voice” sucked.

So, I’ve been Santa. And I was assaulted by 4th graders. Now you know.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Video of the day: Hear me sing!

Well, me and about 30 other folks…

This is from last week’s service, and it’s a unique arrangement of Away in a Manger by David Ashley White

Monday, December 21, 2009

Friday, December 18, 2009

Back computing

After replacing the motherboard and processor, my computer’s back up and running again. Which, of course, means I’ll be back to blogging soon.

So no more oi this light blogging crap!

I’ll get a Friday Photo up sometime this weekend and get normal blogging back rolling.

Y’all miss me?

Monday, December 07, 2009

A statement from Justin regarding TigerGate

I would just like to state, for the record, that I have never had an affair with Tiger Woods. I realize that I'm in the minority on this, but it is the truth. I have no "transgressions" of that kind to confess publicly, nor do I ever plan on having them.

Friday, December 04, 2009

Still having computer problems

There won't be a Friday Photo this week because my computer died when I got back from Fort Worth. I'll make up for it when I get it fixed, I promise. It's just not terribly high on the priority list right now.

In other news, IT SNOWED TODAY!!!

How about that global warming, huh?

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Porn star name

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

Your Adult Film Star Name Is: Michael J. Cox
Bow-chicka-bow-bow!

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Referees

Houston Zoo 030Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Well, it is a zebra!

No word, though, if he was as blind as the ones on the football field usually are.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Update on the computer problems

IMG_0015 I took the computer apart and debugged, thinking I found why it wouldn’t start and dreading what it would cost for me to fix it.

And then last night I hit the power button just for the hell of it and it started up just fine and has been working perfectly since.

What the fuck, man? Really?

I’m hoping that it was just some weird glitch, but who knows. I won’t be breathing easy for a while…

Monday, November 23, 2009

Blogging will be light...

Blogging will be light because my computer has decided to put my troubleshooting skills to the test and I haven't passed it yet. I've got it narrowed down to two or three things, I just have to do some testing on it to rule things out.

Regular blogging will likely not resume until after Thanksgiving since I'll be out of town anyway. Not that I've been blogging regularly anyway, but still...

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sit your ass down

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

The question had a bunch of chair pictures. It asked which you’d sit in.

You Are Energetic and Innovative
You're the type of person who can sit all day planning a new idea or a project.
You like to discover and create. You are likely to have a challenging career and challenging interests outside of work.

You give a first impression of being a bit obsessive. And while this is true, you never let your obsessions take over you.
You are an armchair scientist. You like to experiment and tinker with things to learn about them.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Ready for his close-up!

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

More ducks

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Uh… no.

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

I have to stop taking quizzes meant for women.

You Should Have Super Long Hair
You are free spirited and carefree. You are a total wild child, and no one is going to tame you!
Your hair tells people that you're an individual who doesn't care what other people think. You and your hair break all the rules.

You are a mysterious type who has many secrets. You prefer to keep to yourself.
There's a lot hiding behind that hair. Very few people truly understand what you are all about.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Grooming

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Say hello to the ducky!

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I’ve got tons of duck pictures. I probably shot 100 around the duck pond. It was awesome.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Videos of the day: Nubs

Nubs was on Conan the other night and it’s a great story so I decided to share it with y’all!

Part 1:

Part 2:

Sunday, November 08, 2009

I just clicked on that one because it looked like it was chocolate!

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

Basically you got nine wedding cake pictures and were told to pick one.

You Are a Big, Bold Wedding
Love makes you feel spoiled and decadent. When you're loved, it brings out the bolder, brighter side of you.
To be unloved would make you feel invisible. You count on love to give you the validation that all humans crave.

For you, romantic love is rich, deep, and meaningful. You don't fall in love lightly.
When you love someone, you really put your heart in it. You don't go halfway, and you don't hold back.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, November 06, 2009

I’m just monkeying around

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Another pic from the zoo

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I remember, when I was looking at this fella, there were a couple of ladies just amazed by him. I handed them my camera and told them “Take a closer look.”

I’m just awesome like that.

Monday, November 02, 2009

How I deal with idiots

[Note to my readers: I’ve enabled comment moderation for the time being. We’ll see how long it sticks around.]

Dear anonymous chickenshit,

Do you have nothing better to do than go around on some random guy’s blog and calling me a “FREEK?”

You hide behind the shroud of being “Anonymous,” as if I’ll never know who you are.

I don’t have a high tolerance for bullshit so, below the jump, is some information that makes you a bit less anonymous:

Sunday, November 01, 2009

What I expected to hear

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Are the Suburbs
You've got a bad rap, but you think people are just jealous of how good you've got it.
You prefer to live somewhere that's clean, safe, and cheap. What could be wrong with that? You're not going to apologize for liking chain restaurant and good schools.

While you may not be as sophisticated as the city, you're content with your life. Plus, there's more to do in the suburbs than people think.
Besides, you can visit the city anytime you'd like. And when you're fun in town is done, you have a comfy suburban house to come home to.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, October 30, 2009

No monkey business here

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

I’m using this photo as my desktop wallpaper right now.

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If you’d like to use it, you can click on the above image for a 1440x900 version of it.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Halloween costumes

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Should Dress Up As a Bunny
You are bouncy, cute, and a bit hard to catch. You are usually very caught up in doing your own thing.
You attract a lot of attention, and to be honest, a lot of it is unwanted. You're a true introvert, and you prefer to be left alone.

While you may want to fade into the background, there's no chance of that happening any time soon. Everything you do is charming and adorable.
You move quickly through life. You are always changing, learning, and evolving. And you're not about to let anyone slow you down!

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Twitter lists: Great idea, but useless so far

Yesterday, I became one of the five percent of Twitter users to get the new “lists” feature, which allows you to sort the people you follow into groups and view all their tweets separately fron the normal timeline.

Just one problem, though. As far as I’m concerned, the feature is useless.

You should just be able to check a box and, BAM, they’re added to that list. Well, it doesn’t work that way. A good portion of the time I’m having to check the box multiple times for it to take, if it will take at all

So, Twitter, please wait until a feature’s ready for prime time before you roll it out.

kthxbai!

Making a pit stop

We made a stop in Houston on the way to Wimberley and, well, Frankie’s just too cute to not take pictures of:

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Big kitteh

Yesterday morning I had an eye doctor’s appointment in Houston. When I got out, I decided to take a trek, with my camera, to the Houston Zoo to take some pictures.

It was a hell of a lot of fun, I’ve only really got one gripe about the whole experience and that was the weather. It was cloudy with a little rain and I would have much preferred sunny weather so the animals’ colors would have a little more pop, but oh well. The cloudiness does eliminate harsh shadows, though, so that’s a win.

Anyway, here’s a preview:

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That, of course, would be a leopard. The same one I sent a cell picture of to TwitPic yesterday.

Look for them to start coming next week.

Monday, October 19, 2009

In which it’s determined how “Texan” I am

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday Monday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

I would have thought I’d score higher, but I guess the evil influences of Louisiana got me.

You Are 52% Texas
At first, you seem Texan... but just because a chicken has wings don't mean it can fly.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, October 16, 2009

The cypress

This is a cypress tree along… you guessed it… Cypress Creek in Wimberley:

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Or at least it used to be one.

Monday, October 12, 2009

No more!

So, today is my first day without carbonated beverages.

That’s right, I’ve decided to just give ‘em up. I’d been thinking about it for a long time, but I finally decided to take the plunge and do it.

If I’m really cranky towards the end of the week, you now know why…

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Austin? Really? Have you ever been there?

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Are Austin
A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll.
You're totally weird and very proud of it.
Artistic and freaky, you still seem to fit in... in your own strange way.

Famous Austin residents: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Andy Roddick

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, October 09, 2009

Moving a couch, Texas style

Last week I told y’all about helping my cousin move to Wimberley.

Well, while loading the truck, this scene broke out and I just had to take a picture.

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Hey, if it works it works.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Twitter just got a whole lot cuter

cotc Today Bruiser started his very own Twitter account.

You can follow him at @Sir_Bruiser. I’ll put a feed for him in the sidebar sometime soon.

Monday, October 05, 2009

My crazy picks for the MLB playoffs

Here goes nothin’:

• Tiebreaker game:

Twins over Tigers - Twins are 7-2 against Detroit in The Met, need I say more?

• ALDS:

Yankees over Twins - I think this one will go five games.
Angels over Red Sox - The Angels do us all a favor and save us from the hype of another Sox-Yanks ALCS.

• NLDS:

Cardinals over Dodgers - The Dodgers limped into the post-season, and they'll limp out. Cardinals sweep.
Rockies over Phillies - Rockies are hot, Phillies closer situation is a mess. Rox in 4.

• ALCS:

Angels over Yankees - They split the season series and Yankees have home field, but the Angels are playing for Adenhart (who they must have *really* liked) and I'm thinking that might be enough to push them over. Well, that and I hate the Yankees. I'm looking for this one to go six or seven.

• NLCS:

Rockies over Cardinals - Rockies went 6-1 against the Cards, including a four-game sweep at Busch. Rockies sew it up in five.

• World Series:

Angels over Rockies - This has the potential to be a good series. When the teams met in the regular season, the Angels took two of three in Anaheim. Angels gt it done in six, I think.

Of course, what I'd love to see is a Dodgers-Yankees series that ends with Joe Torre beating his former team. But that'll never happen.

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Go figure I get the fat one

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

Found this one on Facebook. Here’s the link to it.

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Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, October 02, 2009

Pictures from Wimberley

Over Labor Day weekend, I took a trip to Wimberley, TX to help my cousin move. I forgot my good camera, but I shot some pictures with my cell.

Like this one. I was sitting on the back porch at their new house when I took this.

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That’s a real cactus.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

“But I’m exercising” is now a legit excuse.

smile [Photo via FreeDigitalPhotos.net]

Hate exercise? Love boobs? You need to see this:

If you hate exercise, but still want to look good, stare at women's breasts for at least ten minutes every day. The study of German scientists shows that ten minutes of staring at female breast does the same thing for men as half an hour of pushups or weight lifting, international media reports.

I must not do enough looking…

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

We must kill the global warming-causing… trees?

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You know that evil, man-made global warming? Yea, well, it doesn’t look like it’s all our fault after all…

A team of researchers from the US, Denmark and New Zealand have discovered a process through which a prevalent biogenic nonmethane hydrocarbon compound emitted by trees—isoprene—forms atmospheric particulate matter (i.e., secondary organic aerosol). The results are published in the 7 August issue of the journal Science.

Aerosols impact human health, due to their ability to penetrate deep into lungs, and impact Earth’s climate through the scattering and absorption of solar radiation and through serving as the nuclei on which clouds form, noted co-author Prof. John Seinfeld from Caltech. “So it is important to know where particles come from.”

Awesome.

These folks were unavailable for comment:


Video found with this post.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Does this really surprise anybody?

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Love Being Single
In general, you're very happy being single.
You like doing your own thing, and you're happy not to have to compromise.

You're not opposed to being attached, but you're not going to settle.
Someone else should your enhance your life, and you're happy to wait for that person.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, September 25, 2009

No, this isn’t one of Bear, though she does look a lot like him.

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Sassy, my mom’s dog:

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I know I’ve said it before, but she’s only a week older than Bruiser.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Pushing my button

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Are Pause
Compared to most people, you are reflective and thoughtful.
You're always willing to take a break and digest everything that's happened.

You are patient with life. You are happy to sit back and let things unfold.
You're not in a hurry. You're content to take things at someone else's pace.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, September 18, 2009

There’s a giant puppy coming! Save yourself!

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

O NOES! A giant puppy’s coming after that school bus!

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As I’ve mentioned a few times before, mom breeds Shelties. This little guy’s from one of those litters.

Next week, I think I’ll run a picture of Sassy who, if I remember right, is this little guy’s mommy.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Sunday, September 13, 2009

What my Twitter addiction says about me

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Are a Techie Twitter User
You are very high tech and an avid internet user. You even a bit obsessive at times.
You tend to be the first to hop on trends. You are an early adopter who is ahead of the curve.

Besides being a tech junkie, you also tend to be a pop culture and news junkie.
You're well aware of the world around you... and even a bit of a gossip. You love to be in the loop.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, September 11, 2009

So, what will I pick for my 100th Friday Photo?

Welcome to the 100th edition of Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Well, considering the date, I thought this one was appropriate. It’s from Astros Opening Day in 2006.

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If you can’t tell, that’s the giant flag that they whip out at sporting events on special occasions.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

WIN of the day: Display edition

I mean, come on, how awesome is this?

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I swear I’ll blog about the trip to Wimberley soon, y’all.

Sunday, September 06, 2009

Pick a picture, any picture.

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

All I did was pick a picture and it came up with this. Oddly enough, it sounds kinda like me…

You Are Confident and Dominant
You are a very independent, do it yourself kind of person. You've had to rely on yourself.
You know how to be strong for yourself and the people you love. You have a protective streak.

You sometimes come off as a little assertive. You know what you want, and you're not afraid to go get it.
The only thing you require from people is that they're straight with you. You are ready for the truth.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, September 04, 2009

What will I be doing this Labor Day weekend? Well, laboring, of course!

This weekend I’m making my first ever trip out to Wimberley, Texas.

I’m going with my cousin who’s moving out there. We’re loading up the truck, driving out, unloading the truck, and coming back Monday.

I’m bringing along the camera, so there will be pictures.

And, of course, I’ll be posting updates to Twitter.

See y’all Monday!

Getting up close and personal

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

I really should stop rehashing old photos, but I’ve got so many good ones that I think deserve this larger format… well, that and it’s been a while since I’ve shot some.

Here’s one I shot at a ranch near College Station:

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I’d gone to the ranch with my mom to drop off Ashley, one of my mom’s dogs, with a stud Sheltie. I’d brought the Rebel with me and took some pictures of the horses while my mom did her thing.

Being a city kid, I didn’t have much experience with horses, and what little I have had was… shall we say… mixed. They’re big animals and I never know what to expect from them, so I was a little intimidated. The horses there were incredibly friendly, though,

Ah, memories…

Sunday, August 30, 2009

I really should stop doing quizzes meant for women.

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

Girl… or woman?

You Are A Woman!
Congratulations, you've made it to adulthood.
You're emotionally mature, responsible, and unlikely to act out.
You accept that life is hard - and do your best to keep things upbeat.
This makes you the perfect girlfriend... or even wife!

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Announcing The Panel

Today I’m officially launching a new blog.

It’s called The Panel, and it basically consists of myself and a handful of my Twitter friends answering questions on a wide variety of issues.

Today’s first post is on who our five favorite Twitter follows are.

Come by, have a look, and stick around. I’m hoping to be posting a couple questions a week once things really get rolling.

And, yes, this is that project I hinted at last week when I killed off “Discuss Amongst Yourselves.”

Jack in the Box… on it’s side.

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

This photo is OLD. I mean, it’s so old that it was shot on film. Really. It’s from before I got a digital camera.

This is a picture I took during my first trip back into Beaumont after Hurricane Rita in 2005:

 

I’d heard about the Jack in the Box sign crushing the SUV, so I had to go by and see it for myself.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

One-question quizzes are always interesting…

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

The question: What’s the last digit of your address?

Your Address Says You're Adventurous
Right now, your life is at a crossroads - and you're open to taking any path.
You feel inspired, passionate, and driven.

At your best, you are flexible, creative, and energetic.
At your worst, you are indecisive and confused.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, August 21, 2009

blogging will be light

blogging will be light because of a lightning strike that's caused all sorts of problems with wiring at my place. It's a mess... see y'all whenever it's fixed.

Hurricane Humberto: The day after

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Humberto, if y’all don’t remember, was the hurricane that kind of caught us off guard.

Well, this is what the nearby college’s parking lot looked like.

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Limbs. Everywhere. Of course, they already had people out cleaning it up as I walked over there to look.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

My take on chivalry

[My response to this question, which I posed on Monday.]

It’s a very simple take, really. It only requires one sentence that says it all. Here goes:

How can chivalry be dead if I’m practicing it?

On a semi-related note, I might be killing off this feature soon and replacing it with a better idea I got earlier this week.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

LOLdog of the day: Horseplay

Horses? Horses?

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Oh, them.

Twister comes to Beaumont

Yes, you heard me right. We had a tornado roar through Beaumont yesterday afternoon.

I’m fine, the tornado was on the other side of town, probably a good 10 miles away.

Thankfully there were no major injuries, just some people with cuts and scrapes.

Here are some photos. Check them out… it’s pretty amazing.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Discuss Amongst Yourselves: Can chivalry say “I’m not dead yet!” or not?

thekissI’ve decided to give this feature a second run. Here’s my question for this week:

Is chivalry dead or simply endangered?

Discuss amongst yourselves, I’ll post my thoughts Wednesday or Thursday.

[Photo via FreeDigitalPhotos.net]

Sunday, August 16, 2009

In which I find out I’m something that would probably help me lose weight if I actually did it more.

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Are Walking
You are a calm, peaceful person. You truly enjoy life.
You are very down to earth and grounded. You are not easily upset.

More than other people, you are able to really stop and smell the roses.
You take things at your own speed. You realize that life is a journey, not a race.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Ah, the view…

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Another one I’ve run before, but the smaller size didn’t do justice:

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I’m going to miss this view, since my cousin sold the lake house earlier this year.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Closing the door: My take

As y’all will remember, on Monday I asked if you close the bathroom door when you’re the only one around. I got two more responses than I thought I would…

I’ve decided to share my take, this will also be a part of this new feature I’m playing with.

My answer: usually, but not always.

I mostly close the door out of a force of habit, but occasionally I won’t. Probably just out of sheer laziness.

Oh, and yes, big credit to Houston for giving us the priceless line “bombing porcelain harbor.” That line just reeks of WIN!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Discuss Amongst Yourselves: Closing the door?

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I want to try a new feature, though I don’t know how regular it will be. I’m calling it “Discuss Amongst Yourselves.”

Basically, I’ll throw out a random, usually-offbeat topic for discussion and open the comments to discuss said topic. This could be interesting, or it could be a massive blow-up. We’ll just have to see.

Anyway, here’s the first topic:

If you’re the only one in the house/apartment, do you close the door when you go to the bathroom? Why?

Discuss amongst yourselves.

Sunday, August 09, 2009

…or you could just ask anybody I know and they’d tell you the same thing

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

You Are Low Maintenance
Compared to most people, you are incredibly easy going.
To be honest, you are truly a breath of fresh air.

You are open minded about trying new things, and you're not upset when things don't work out.
You are willing to go along to get along. And your attitude helps you truly enjoy life!

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, August 07, 2009

Random Thoughts: It’s like Twitter, but without that pesky 140 character limit!

Yes, I decided to do one of these. I figured I should post something substantial for once.

  • Concerning all the well-dressed, swastika-wielding astroturfers at these town hall meetings. I should have listened to my better judgment when it said to leave the swastika in my car, but I do not regret wearing that tuxedo to the meeting! And, yea, I should have picked out a better toupee… it’s too obvious.
  • Why do local advertisers always pick women with nasally or incredibly high-pitched voices to narrate their commercials. I swear, nails scratching a chalkboard would be better to hear than the women in their ads. At least they’re pretty. Maybe that’s why they’re picked.
  • Met a girl, thought she was grand, fell in love, found out first hand… (NSFW/audio warning)
  • So they DDoS-ed Twitter yesterday and it was down for a few hours. As a Twitter veteran who remembers the times when it was down seemingly more than it was up, I have this to say: Twitter downtime still sucks.
  • My first experience with Twitter downtime was disheartening… it was right after I signed up. I’d thought I’d broken it. In fact, I did a blog post about it
  • Looking back and reading that post, I can’t help but think one thing. Damn, I had a lot of angry/bitter vibes going on. I really do try to not be so angry and bitter… now, at least.
  • I wonder why I was so angry and bitter… hm…
  • I’d go back and delete blog posts that are angry or bitter or whatever, but I’ve got a feeling that I’d end up deleting whole months. I know myself.

And I’m spent…

Coming home

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Bruiser went to the vet this week. I shot this with my cell on the way home.

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Can’t say I cared for that kitten…

There was a cage set up in the reception at our vet’s office with a sign that said “free kittens.” Bruiser walked over to take a look, and as he extended his nose to give it a sniff, one tried to claw him.

Monday, August 03, 2009

Sunday, August 02, 2009

Army man

Welcome to Stupid Quiz Sunday, in which I'll take an online quiz that may or may not be stupid and post the results.

This is one of those Facebook quizzes.

Army man
Here’s a link to the quiz on Facebook.

Have you taken this quiz? Have a quiz you want me to take? Leave a link in the comments.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Pay attention to me!

Welcome to Friday Photo, a new feature where I share photos that I've taken with the world.

Petey demands constant attention:

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Hey! I’m here and I’m not getting petted. Something’s wrong here!