PJTV @ Pajamas Media has a great little video up – a nice Seinfeld spinoff that nails the current crop of politicos. Some of the best in terms of caricatures. And the content is hysterical ’cause it’s right out of existing video. Want a chuckle??
It is that time again, Susan’s Microfiction Monday that is – and it happened before I managed to get my post on the Middle East up and running! I’ve a book review going up later that will introduce a talented new writer, so buy the book when I give the link!!
Microfiction Monday is hosted by Susan over at Stony River, and it is a wonderfully direct and short short short story based on a picture she provides. In fact, the story is so short, well, it’s tweetable! Tell a complete story in a 140 characters or less – and join the Monday Fundays.
This Monday’s Trigger:
Lapine? A Language?
Of course I’d like to be El-ahrairah Fiver,
he’s only the best trickster ever.
Were I like him I’d have us to Watership Down in no time!
I suppose I lamed that one a bit by relying so heavily on a book… but my kids and I LOVED that book! It’s a great one to read aloud to kids – it reads like poetry – it’s the best kind of prose for the young and young at heart… if a bit scary! Stay tuned here, a book review of one of our fellow players is due here shortly!!
Cheers fellow travelers!
Decided on an easy post for this Thursday – I wanted to take off into the hills with my wife, daughter, and brother. Too much fun, too many great photos, and Einstein the dog had a better time than we did… I think 
Come spring time, the water line will actually make it up pretty close to the tree line. The black spots in this photo are actually tree stumps that wind up underwater once the snow pack starts melting. Click on the photo for a full size view of the photo.
Early Morning Idyll
Cheers Everyone!
Thanks to NeoNeocon I got to watch this very well put together little video… Worth the look for the laughs. She asks if this hasn’t been the bestest week ever… now, it is I got to leave for work with a smile. Enjoy!
[Update: It seems the YouTube version has been removed, here's a version from another site.]
There is a fun writing exercise hosted by Susan at Stony River. Be sure to drop by and check out the many thoughts on a single image. Join in and have some fun 
Hope to see you there!
And the triggering town this week?
“Now Echo,” said Hera,
“beware that beautiful boy, he’ll be the end of your perfect body!”
“Now Echo,” said Echo,
vaingloriously gazing at…
This one immediately called to mind the Roman version of the Narcissus story. Fought with it a bit, but it finally came in under par Maybe next week will be better!
Cheers All, Happy Monday.
Sorry there isn’t a new post for Thursday, but I’ve been tied up with the flu and wrapped up in the last two posts on crime. Wait, speaking of those last two posts, I’ll consider my job here mostly done (ala Princess Bride).
But I can’t let it go entirely… my Dad likes my Harley I think, I’m not sure if he likes the guys in my club, but in a great show of diplomacy, he did send along a great article listed by Rustmeister entitled Three Reported Missing After Animal Rights Activists Take “War on Leather” to Motorcycle Rally. Here’s a small snippet to convince you to visit his site and read the entire article. It’s short and funny.
“I… I was trying to show my outrage at a man with a heavy leather jacket. And, he… he didn’t even care. I called him a murderer, and all he said was, ‘You can’t prove that.’ Next thing I know is he forced me to ride on the back of his motorcycle all day, and not let me off, because his girl friend was out of town and I was almost a woman.”
Still others claimed they were forced to eat hamburgers and hot dogs under duress. Those who resisted were allegedly held down while several bikers “farted on their heads.”
Police officials declined comments on any leads or arrests due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, however, organizers for the motorcycle club rally expressed “surprise” at the allegations.
Cheers!
No post today, but I did want to wish everyone the very best of New Years! Stay safe, involved, and active in your community, but most of all, love one another.
Cheers!
I once enjoyed a wonderful ride to work each morning, and unfailingly, provided I had the ready cash, I’d stop by the coffee goddess’ place of business and pick up a great cup-a-joe. Though it’s a rare day I find myself traveling this little byway, I thought it a perfect spot to share this Christmas Eve morning.
To all of you out in the world that visit this blog: from our family to you and yours, we wish you the best possible Christmas Season this year and an even better year to come!
Cheers! Steven & Crew
Since it is our 34th anniversary, I’ve decided to take a one week break in my attempts at somewhat substantive posts… ok, I’m just taking this week off for my anniversary – forget about that whole substantive post thing… I wouldn’t want that coming back to bite me in the, er, ehem, behind. However, there are a few posts on other sites worth visiting, and I’m always a fan of watching someone ELSE do real work!
NeoNeocon has a great link and highlight of the current war on the CIA that is worth the read. Her little blurb give the gist of the story, but the original (quite lengthy) story is well worth the visit.
Responsibility – Freedom Demands It, and Asymmetric both have posts and links worth reading through concerning environmental issues.
See you soon! Cheers all.
Happy Thanksgiving
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder
Here’s hoping all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day no matter how you might celebrate it, and moreover, that it be a day of fun and laughter… it’s nice to smile while being thankful.
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
and your pies take the prize,
and may your Thanksgiving dinner
stay off your thighs! ~Unknown
Cheers All
