a ponderance

via seth godin:
rocky horror blog
In my free ebook about blogs (Who's There?) I write about three kinds of blogs: cat blogs, boss blogs and blogs designed to spread ideas. Shame on me, I left out a fourth kind, a kind that is growing in popularity and influence.

Remember the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Some people saw the movie 10 or a hundred times. They knew the lines by heart. And audience interaction wasn't just welcome, it was almost required. Throwing toast at the screen was part of the deal.

I think we're seeing the rise of the RH blog. These are blogs with a posse, a cadre of loyal readers who participate by chat, comments or in a tightly-knit circle of blogs. The goal of the blogger is to put fuel on the fire and to keep the existing audience engaged. The ideas don't have to be new, and they don't have to spread, but the blog is a great way to create and maintain this community of fellow travelers.

nomadlife

Lest I forget

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		Gate:
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Flight Time:	49 minute(s)
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Shisha Stand?

Trainee helps us push new boundaries. Hosted on Zooomr

open minds and open hearts

It is 8:34am on July 22nd. i'm listening to grateful dead... wait.. yonder mountain string band now
I have two questions.
Where is my nearest companion?
What time does the liquor store open?
And is there an early bird special?

Mix Master says:
i'm going to strap him down and make his listen to learning to fly for 24 straight hours whilst freeballing
Johnny says:
that will make a man out of anyone
Johnny says:
but a true man doesnt need to be forced to do it
Johnny says:
its usually a daily ritual for me
Mix Master says:
this is Tru
Johnny says:
lol
Johnny says:
oh man
Johnny says:
peace frog just came on, and my whole ipod is on random
Johnny says:
or shuffle, as they say
Mix Master says:
o o oh man
Johnny says:
i need big speakers
Johnny says:
right now
Johnny says:
itd be cool if i could get some
Johnny says:
and then all the women in this office got on their desks and started dancing
Johnny says:
chairs through windows
Mix Master says:
man that'd be sweet
Johnny says:
and a guitar appeared strapped over my shoulders, and i did all the solos
Johnny says:
with no underwear on
Johnny says:
and a yetti came in dancing
Mix Master says:
then you started smashing it on peoples' heads
Johnny says:
with a keg
Mix Master says:
and he gave out a free keg
Mix Master says:
and petterAss came careening down from the top of the building
Mix Master says:
and fell on a spike that just emerged from the earth
Johnny says:
and a bon fire begins, with him in the middle of it
Johnny says:
everyone is naked and dancing around the fire by that point
Mix Master says:
passing around ron diaz
Mix Master says:
i'm going to turn on peace frog now
Johnny says:
you know what happens when you do that

Musing

After reading many annual reports across many industries, it still amazes me that companies feel the need (or perhaps feel it gives them an advantage) to tout how "customer focused" they are and how centrally structured it is in their organization.

Shouldn't that have been a no-brainer years ago?

Oil - Alternatives

Dig the well before you are thirsty.

-Chinese proverb

Happy Birthday

Not sure how you made it through this year.

Full Moon Party
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Unfortunate son

In a disastrous, yet beautiful duel to the death, my phone and Kristi's car door met on the field of war. That car door may have won the battle, but surely this tank of a phone will win this war of epic proportion.
My screen no longer works. I can still make and receive calls, but I haven't yet worked up the courage to press a few buttons and see who I end up calling.

Our volleyball team is in the tournament. The opposing teams average around 7 points, which happens to be a bit under where mine is at. I'm trying to get into tennis again.

Israel should lay off a little bit. They're not exactly building safety, if you think longer term.

grace undercover

Last night, the mighty fell as Bruha and my undefeated shuffle board record came to and end.

But worry not, for the rightful kings shall return to their throne, rehealed, reinvigorated, and fiercer than ever.

damn hippies

how many days have you been wearing those shorts?
...a long time.
Me too

The shirt?
..I think this is my 3rd time.
Yeah, I can't remember either.

Underwear?
First time.
None are on. Gotcha bitch!

particles of my waves

My internet has taken on the processing capabilities of a january molasses plummet in slow motion, which may be the straw that sees me relocating to alternative venues. I've secretly compiled a list of pros and cons to working from home. Zoning out for hours is one of them.

It was nice to see a couple faces this past weekend, though I should have seen a few more. It was much more tame that I would have predicted, age being some sort of allegedly acceptable excuse. I don't usually turn down an adventure on the road, but hey, sometimes you just have to confirm that you should never say no to going somewhere.

With this relocation, I might go so far as to start working the a.m., freeing up my afternoons for the sailing me and Kristi will soon take up. This of course, would require a great altering in my current schedule and lifestyle.

Although I missed Chicago, I will not be missing Austin: An August Adventure. Four troops have already saddled up. It's the people, stupid. Soon enough we will be grilling mexican meat sauteed in Ron Diaz.

I am watching too many movies right now.

Celebratory Explosions

I'd spent some time checking Zooomr out a while back, but BG inspired me to do it again.

Fireworks at the TerraceHosted on Zooomr

For all you dirties

I appease thee with food.

The people I do the most with are the people I do the least with.

They found Him

Optimus Prime statue found in China.

And The Best Phone Ever. (via Bruhaha)

par

The TOP 5 colleges for best looking women as ranked by ESPN Radio:
1. Arizona
2. Wisconsin
3. Michigan St.
4. Kentucky
5. USC

"There's nothing like a Madison girl"
- Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio host

Indeed.