“What a lovely day, and a wonderful time to Witness for Christ, who really did not want his birthday celebrated,” thought the congregation at our local Kingdom Hall, “We shall go forth in groups for safety and minding all of the laws and such regarding our holy duty so as not to piss off our neighbors, and spread the Word. And our magazines ( Read more... )

I ordered Christmas cards. They arrived a few days ago and I did not know this because ( Read more... )

Halloween day, we returned from decorating the inlaws graves to a horrific sight. One of those “oh my God, please do not let me be seeing what I am seeing” moments, where you spend that instant hoping that it’s just a bizarre illusion or visual juxtaposition while being certain that it is not ( Read more... )

I remember the first time I saw that listed as a chat room on AOL, wayyyyy back when it was pay to play. I was "...does what? Picks their noses? Run red lights? Cheats on their taxes?" My curiosity got the better of me, and I discovered that not only does everyone do it, there's a chunk of the population who go on AOL to discuss their ( Read more... )

It’s something of a sight when we pull out. The geese come flapping and rushing after us and usually stop at the gate. They’re supposed to stop at the gate, anyhow. Normally, they do ( Read more... )

For a few giggles, it's been a bit grim.

Here for your amusement and edification: BENJAMIN T. GOOSE! Weighing in at about 25 pounds, 3 feet tall, the undisputed CHAMPEEN of the Yard! Versus: A PLASTIC BUCKET in an exciting, no holds barred exhibition match!

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Don't worry, we took the bucket away from him before he could hurt himself.

So while I was at the House Of Evil, having the car fixed, Tedd was home, cruising the internet. He went to Ebay and was looking at new and antique drum kits. While eying a particularly hot blond Ludwig set, he thought he heard drumming ( Read more... )

SO. I went out to feed the poultry and found this odd little scene, if you will, by the front of the shed ( Read more... )

Julie has joined Becky. They're sisters, from the same hatch, and Julie is a total Rock Star of a gosling. Presented to the small pond for the first time, she went: BAIIIIILLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! into the pond and promptly swooped around through the water with only an occasional show of webbed foot or wingtip to show she was buoyant. I had to fish ( Read more... )

...Except she was so freaking cute... Geez ( Read more... )