April 2008 Archives

New Fashion Trend for Pets

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We all knew it was just a matter of time before the plastic surgery craze would extend into the realm of beautification of pets. Mr. Doo has been feeling less evil thanks to those annoying black spots filling in his right eye, and he thinks that the new, Godzilla-lizard eye look is just the cat's meow!

Mr. Doo, armed with a brand-new credit card, located a questionably reputable low-cost plastic surgeon to have his eyes done. He now joins the ranks of other aging celebrities who seek out cosmetic improvements all in the name of fashion and trend-setting.

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The Colonel Revised

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You Bet Your Ass Ming Does Chicken Right!

In the quest to improve statues or likeness of famous people, Ming now graces the eerie fiberglass, characterized likeness of Colonel Sanders, fried chicken maven.

Ming has powers that far exceed The Colonel. She recently stopped a tornado from touching down in Wilson, and directed it instead to nearby Goldsboro. Ming is a Force of Nature, whereas Col. Sanders is merely a man in a white suit with a string tie.

Ming knows the secret 11 herbs and spices to the famous KFC recipe because she is omniscient, and she attended the C.I.A. (aka Culinary Institute of America).

Before clicking away from this page, take a moment to truly stare at the new and improved Colonel Sanders Ming to fully appreciate the out reaching arms that are frozen in air. Is Ming trying to lure you in for a hug, only to chomp down on your neck, killing you instantly? Or is Ming luring you in so she can Kentucky fry you?

Which creation is better?

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Abe vs. Ming

Out in the middle of almost nowhere in Laramie, Wyoming, is a giant head of Abe Lincoln. It's kind of spooky, creepy, and just a little disconcerting to come upon this giant Abe amidst the trees.

I wonder how it might look to replace the giant Abe head with a giant Ming head. Some advantages to the giant Ming head would be:

  • Eyes that glow in the dark when light shines upon them. I'm sure that would cause many a car to swerve off the road at night!
  • Warning sounds in the form of Ming's various meows. The statue is located on a mountain, so when snowy, icy, or other poor conditions apply, just flip a switch and Ming will give you ample warning.
  • Ming is equipped to purr, thus you know when she is happy and content. I'd hate to think of what sound Abe makes when he's happy and content!
  • Abe has dull, omnivore teeth whereas Ming comes fully armed with sharp, pointy fangs! Ming is related to the ancient saber tooth tigers. Need more be said?
  • Ming has silky soft fur. Abe's beard looks coarse and scratchy.
  • Large, triangular ears to hear distant sounds, plus a better range of hearing. I betcha dollars to donuts that Abe was pretty much stone deaf, even though he had pretty big ears!

She was a Great Shrone

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She'll Be Missed

Silver "Sassy McKat", official Shrone Spokescritter, passed away yesterday. She lived a full, sassy life of 16 years, and was a fine companion to my sister and brother-in-law. Whenever I'd visit them, Silver would make an appearance, slinking her way into the room, and then would give one of her trademark sassy vocalizations. Silver had the most softest fur I've ever felt. It was like petting silver. She was a wise Shrone. I know she has gone home to the Mother Ship.

On March 10, 2006, she was inducted into The Hall of Shrones. Her salient characteristics and entry into Shronedom are remembered:

Silver Sassy McKat is the Uknowable Shrone cat of Elle Marz. Silver has kitten fur though she is about 14 human years old. Her photo was artificially created because there is no way anyone could put a turban on her.

  • She has three phases like the moon: blue="love me, pet me, make me drool"; pink="SASSY!"; yellow="rawlf on your shoe". She has a rare purple phase which indicates contact with the "mother ship".
  • She doesn't meow...she sasses: "neeerrrr"
  • She is gray..what more be said
  • She drools
  • She had gone out cruising for penis prior to her spaying.
  • She is unknowable.
  • She walks around the bed widdershins to ward us from harm
  • She shoots through the cat-door at near light-speeds after using litter box.
  • She's one groovy cat and I think she's super cool!
  • She hasn't killed her inner kitten and she freely allows it out to play.

She is survived by her feline companions, Stormy and Butter, and well as her human companions, Elle and B.

A Visit to Three Centralias

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It was on a whim back in January that I had the idea that some day in my life, I'd like to visit all of the towns in the USA that are named Centralia. It happened to be that our road trip pathway would put us into fairly close proximity to the three other towns of Centralia that have a ZIP code. We made plans to visit them and take some photos of me standing in front of the welcoming signs.

Centralia, Kansas, is the smallest with about 500 people. It is out in the midst of huge corn fields.

The first Centralia we stopped at was in Kansas. It was also the farthest off our route, but the adventure into corn country was an interesting ride, as it was along the old Pony Express trail that we found ourselves. The nearby town of Marysville had a lot of historical attractions to explore, which we did not. We did, however, stop at Wal-Mart for postcards. I mailed myself a postcard from the Centralia, KS, post office, and told the post misstress where I was from. She was thrilled about my adventure to see all of the Centralias, and she mentioned she often gets mail meant for Centralia, Washington.

Centralia, Missouri, has about 3,200 residents. It was very rainy when we arrived.

Centralia, Missouri, felt a lot like home! It was very rainy, and the little town had a public square complete with gazebo. The design of the post office was strikingly similar to the one in Washington. When I went inside to mail myself a postcard, I mentioned to the postal clerk that I was from the Centralia, Washington, and that in looking up the town's history, I found out that both Centralia's have a local historical event called The Centralia Massacre. I also commented on how the post offices look similarly. It turns out both were built during the 1930s as part of the New Deal construction that took place across the country.

Centralia, Illinois, has about 14, 500 people, just a couple hundred less than Centralia, Washington.

Our final stop was in Centralia, Illinois. We made it to the post office just in the nick of time for me to mail out a postcard to myself. When I spoke to the clerk, he was very intrigued that I had been to all of the other Centralias, and that I came from the one in Washington. He began telling me about the local history, how there was a huge coal mining accident in the 1940s. I remarked how coincidental it was that my Centralia also had a coal mine. We did a brief look of the town and had dinner at the historic Centralia House.

What is interesting to note is that all four towns have a Locust Street. I got pictures of myself with Sheep standing at all Locust Street signs, too. All of the towns have large water towers with Centralia painted on them, with the exception of the one in Washington.

Though I may be partial to Centralia, Washington, I have to say that my birthplace is probably the nicest in terms of the condition of the downtown, as well as residences being maintained.

We're here! (After 3200 miles)

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We have begun the settling in process now in the cramped apartment! Yesterday evening we pulled in. I have since gotten to work uploading the photos to share. If you want to vicariously experience our cross-country road trip, just link on over to my photos and have some fun! Lots of photos of food to tempt you into getting into the car and going for a long drive!