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Adventures in Bacon: Popcorn

Adventures in Bacon: Popcorn

It’s been eons since there was a dedicated post around here paying homage to the most magnificent meat product known.  Well, back in the middle of April, blogging friend Craftwhack, or Jeanette, posted a feature of hers: Bad Food Photography – Bacon Edition.  Imagine my delight at finding such a...
Happy Birthday, Louis!

Happy Birthday, Louis!

Today is Louis’s 10th birthday.  Despite his suicide attempt two weeks ago he made it to a ripe old age of 70 dog years. We’re not going to make him blow out any candles, but maybe some ice cream? Hmmm… maybe not vanilla ice cream.  I will share some more...
a message from the dog

a message from the dog

deer mum n dad, i sorry i ate poisen and cost u wots of money. womiting woz the worst n i missed u wike crazy! da charcoal poop was not fun eater n i dont wonna eat dat again. i no we agreed after the razorblade dat i wood not...
Warning! Stupidity Kills.

Warning! Stupidity Kills.

Little needs to be said about the rampant levels of stupidity pervading the civilized world in this day and age.  Darwin would be adding an epilogue to On the Origin of Species if he were still alive.  Thank you, modern medicine – you’re awesome for keeping Nana alive but you...
An Evening with Mark & Bitsy

An Evening with Mark & Bitsy

At the end of the work day: Mark and Bitsy in separate locations _____________________________________________ From: Bitsy Sent: 3:51 PM To: Mark Subject: ow. My feet hurt. Could you pick me up. Bitsy _____________________________________________ From: Mark Sent: 3:51 PM To: Bitsy Subject: RE: ow. Yes. Mark _____________________________________________ From: Bitsy Sent: 3:51...
Customer Service Done Right

Customer Service Done Right

Most of the time I’m ranting about the annoyances of life and the things that are done wrong.  Customer service is one of those by gone concepts that in most cases is now customer disservice.  The examples are countless: having to wait to be seated for 10 minutes in a...
Dogs Eat the Darndest Things [updated x2]

Dogs Eat the Darndest Things [updated x2]

Tonight Louis sleeps at the Emergency Animal Clinic. He’s going to be just fine, but he gets to spend a night away from home, in a cone, hooked up to an IV because he’s a big doofus. It’s like a horrible vacation or summer camp. It was a beautiful afternoon...
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Adventures in Bacon: Popcorn

Adventures in Bacon: Popcorn

It’s been eons since there was a dedicated post around here paying homage to the most magnificent meat product known.  Well, back in the middle of April, blogging friend Craftwhack, or Jeanette, posted a feature of hers: Bad Food Photography – Bacon Edition.  Imagine my delight at finding such a post!  Among the several good...
Happy Birthday, Louis!

Happy Birthday, Louis!

Today is Louis’s 10th birthday.  Despite his suicide attempt two weeks ago he made it to a ripe old age of 70 dog years. We’re not going to make him blow out any candles, but maybe some ice cream? Hmmm… maybe not vanilla ice cream.  I will share some more commercials from this hilarious ad...
a message from the dog

a message from the dog

deer mum n dad, i sorry i ate poisen and cost u wots of money. womiting woz the worst n i missed u wike crazy! da charcoal poop was not fun eater n i dont wonna eat dat again. i no we agreed after the razorblade dat i wood not do dat again but u...
Warning! Stupidity Kills.

Warning! Stupidity Kills.

Little needs to be said about the rampant levels of stupidity pervading the civilized world in this day and age.  Darwin would be adding an epilogue to On the Origin of Species if he were still alive.  Thank you, modern medicine – you’re awesome for keeping Nana alive but you do you have to keep...
An Evening with Mark & Bitsy

An Evening with Mark & Bitsy

At the end of the work day: Mark and Bitsy in separate locations _____________________________________________ From: Bitsy Sent: 3:51 PM To: Mark Subject: ow. My feet hurt. Could you pick me up. Bitsy _____________________________________________ From: Mark Sent: 3:51 PM To: Bitsy Subject: RE: ow. Yes. Mark _____________________________________________ From: Bitsy Sent: 3:51 PM To: Mark Subject: RE:...
Customer Service Done Right

Customer Service Done Right

Most of the time I’m ranting about the annoyances of life and the things that are done wrong.  Customer service is one of those by gone concepts that in most cases is now customer disservice.  The examples are countless: having to wait to be seated for 10 minutes in a restaurant with empty tables that...