Singing In The Bane

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Saturday, November 17, 2007

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Blog Wastin' Time...

Sometimes that's how I feel when I read some of these posts. Like I'm wasting my time. There are a few writers that impress me, that give me something to think about and chew on. They are my regular stops, my true favorites. You know who you are. The rest of you, how about posting some WRITING? See... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Catching Up

What a week...Retreat until Sunday night, packing my office up Monday, moving to my new location on Tuesday, and finally-FINALLY!-I can get onto the computer and catch up with eveyrone! So how is everyone today? Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

HOW DARE YOU DISAGREE WITH ME! Groupthink And Its Negative Impact

Groupthink led to the deaths of seven people in 1986. Got your attention? Most of the folks around here like it best when everyone agrees with them. Who doesn't? I know I like getting a string of I agree 's on my posts. Frankly, though, I don't mind a disagreement here and there, either, if it's... Sign in to see full entry.

The Lasting Impression Of Rude Behavior: YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

There is nothing more infuriating than being in the middle of a conversation with a friend or companion and suddenly being cut off by their cell phone. "O, hold that thought...Hello? Hey, call me back!.....You were saying?" Nothing. I was saying nothing to you that was important enough for you... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Boys Will Be Boys

The house smelled of mildew, cigarette smoke and burnt garlic from last night’s dinner. Walter Perko started another hole out back to bury the milk carton overflowing with kitchen scraps and cigarette butts. He stabbed the grassless dirt and with a loud grunt stomped the spade into the ground,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 5, 2007

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Find Out What It Means To Me

“The powers that be that force us to live like we do bring me to my knees when I see what they’ve done to you.” -Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders In order for a society to flourish, its members must have respect for the body’s officials. If citizens don’t, then chaos ensues and we have nothing less... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Namedropping And Other Methods Of Sucking Up

Some folks have an innate need to be popular. They do whatever they can to get attention from "the right people". They'll drop her name; be a "yes" person to everything he says; imitate her in dress, speech, and in attitude; do and say things to get into and stay in the good graces of their object... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 2, 2007

Spamming: Exactly Is It?

From Wikipedia: " FORUM SPAM: Most spambot forum spam consists of links, with the dual goals of increasing search engine visibility in highly competitive areas such as weight loss, pharmaceuticals, gambling, pornography, real estate or loans, and generating more traffic for these commercial... Sign in to see full entry.

Bloggers, Do The Right Thing--After You Figure Out Exactly What That Means

"I know that all of my fans are deeply disappointed in me, as well, as I have tried to be a model for doing the right thing," lamented Duane Chapman, better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, to reporters yesterday. "I did not do the right thing this time, and hope you will forgive me." That infamous... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Cencorship At It's Absolute Worst

What gives people the right to inhibit free speech? There is an issue here in my town (it's probably big in your town as well) which has the city divided. The issue is the Pitt Bull ban. Here it's been a hot topic for months on the local newspaper's website. It's a particularly hot issue here in our... Sign in to see full entry.

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