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mostly personal anecdotes where I sometimes try to be humorous

(maybe not always, Not everytime, but sometimes)

  • Dear Syfy

    It’s safe to say that it was only a matter of time before I felt compelled to send a letter to Syfy.  You know, that channel with the stupid name. The one that is apparently synonymous with wrestling, paranormal reality shows and cheap thrillers like “Frankenfish” and “Mega Snake”.  It’s that same channel that used to…

  • Sam Update: Sometimes You Wanna Go

    Sam vs. A Sad Little Pigeon, a photo by Big Blue Mess on Flickr. To catch everyone up on Sam – what we learned from the vet a couple of weeks ago is that Sam has degenerative joint disease in both her hips and stifles and the vet noticed arthritic changes in her hips. The excruciating pain…

  • I Didn’t Get the Job

    A couple of weeks ago I had a job interview.  I got dressed up, made an attempt to brush my hair and I even put on make-up.  One co-worker asked, “have you been out in the sun?”  No, I want my blush to say, “I’d rather be at the beach.  In fact, that’s where I…

  • I Like What I Like

    I like what I like.  In fact, I like what I like so much this should be the title of the post.   Now occasionally, I do run across people who don’t like the things I like.  I know.  It’s a little shocking to me, too.  And sometimes those people are actually brazen enough with their dislike to…

  • Sam Update: Back to the Orthopedic Specialist

    Not too long ago I proclaimed that Sam had gone a full year without a major medical event.  When I made that hesitantly bold (not an oxymoron) statement I then asked that everyone knock on wood in an attempt to not anger the fates that clearly have it in for beagles.  Well, it looks like…

  • Merlin Works 201 Singing Graduation Show!

    Looking for something to do next Friday (July 15th)  at 10pm?  Come see my 201 Improv Singing group perform at the Salvage Vanguard Theater.  You’ll see some amazingly talented people and I’ll be there, too!  And the price is right, only $5.  It’s your one and only chance to see me get up on stage…

  • She Did It

    She did it. You know she did.  I’m pretty sure he did it, too.  But I didn’t sit in a courtroom day after day listening to hundreds of hours of testimony and I wasn’t in the room with 11 of her peers (or his) to help deliberate.  We know in our guts, based on sound…

  • I Still Hate My Neighbors

    I admit, we’re not the ideal neighbors.  Our yard isn’t lush and immaculate, our bushes aren’t trimmed into lovely little topiaries, sometimes our vines climb over our fence and we’re not the sort to hang holiday appropriate decorations on our door.  However, we’re great if you like people who keep to themselves and won’t insert…

  • OMG SRSLY! Go Get Laid, Dude!

    ** WARNING** Potentially offensive and crass material.  Read at your own risk. Let’s start with a couple of simple statements to get this story started: First, there are a slew of phrases I can’t stand. Among those are any sayings that try to dismissively explain a person’s behavior by mentioning either their menstrual cycle or…

  • The Day We Met

    Have you ever tried to recall the first time you met a friend?  Maybe I’m alone in this, but sometimes when traffic is moving along slowly and the radio isn’t engaging me I start thinking about various people in my life and I try to remember that first time we met.  Some people just always…

  • Sometimes I’m an Ass

    Recently, I asked my friends to help come up with ideas for blog entries.  I was looking for something to help me make it through the June Creativity Challenge.  Now, in the past I’ve had help from my friend Lori who sent me some great lists for story ideas.  Sadly though, I think I’ve finally…

  • Sam Update: Commands

    You’ve been without a Sam update in a while and I feel like I can cautiously report that Sam has gone a full year without a major medical event. I feel hesitant proclaiming this, because it seems a bit like asking the evil powers that be to come up with something new and more exciting.…

  • Confessions

    I have a few random confessions I’d like to get off of my chest.  Sure, you might call this filler or maybe even a fluff piece to limp through the rest of the Creativity Challenge and you may be right, but that’s not going to stop me.  Here they are in all their disjointed glory:…

  • Puppets

    On Saturday, April and I took a free puppet manipulation class taught by one of one of Austin’s highly acclaimed improv-ers, Sara Farr, who is also the founder and artistic director of the Puppet Improv Project.  I may need a lot of work, but I had a blast. You’re how old? And you’re playing with…

  • Exposed: Big Blue Mess Actually Finnish Weather Balloon Launcher

    It’s about time I confessed.  For years now, I’ve presented myself as a sarcastic middle-aged Texan.  I’ve made outrageous claims only to state them as fact.  For example: “Houston is the armpit of the state”. I might not have said it quite so boldly, but the careful reader could easily read between the lines.  “All…

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