Sunday, February 24, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Pet Diaries
Excerpts from a Dog's Diary
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
Excerpts from a Cat's Diary
Day 983 of my captivity:
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.
In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.
Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
However, I could hear the noises and smell the food.
I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies". I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking.
I must try this again tomorrow - but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move.
My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.
For now. . .
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Reprinted from forwarded email.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Spin Off - Web Inquiry Blog
As BroadSideOfTheBarn.com grows some topics have emmerged as blog-worthy. First, Purple People Vote broke off as a political blog for Independents and Moderates. Now Web Inquiry is spinning off into its own blog on web topics. Web Inquiry addresses a range of internet issues from simple 'how to' advice to more in depth articles such as the effects of the internet on culture, and current trends and technology. This tech blog differs from others in that it is intended for all level of readers, and focuses on a variety of issues pertaining to web usage. Articles may include 'How to Add a Widget to Your Blog', 'Protecting Kids on the Internet', or 'Social Behavior and the Web'. So we hope everyone from the casual web surfer to the expert developer will come take a look at Web Inquiry, and visit us frequently.
