As I walk out the door
I will never look back
I shall go straight ahead
And forge a new track
Tears will be shed
As I do depart
I am labeled as cruel
A man with no heart
But that is not true
I know in my mind
Some people abuse
The one who is kindIf I shed tears
They would surely be fake
How long can you give
While others just take
So a new day begins
At age forty four
My future is bright
As I walk out the door.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Saturday Random Items
Yes, I know that I said to have a nice weekend and that I would be back next week, but being an addicted blogger, I needed my fix of the blog world!
The music player is back on the right side of the blog. It no longer will come on automatically. I have heard two different opinions expressed. Some people love the music and some absolutely hate it. My personal feeling is that I love my songs, but if I were trying to read a story, I would find them distracting. This way, if you want to hear a song, they are there to choose from!
I am actually snowed in right now in Eastern North Carolina. (Remember people, it only takes a dusting to be snowed in here!
HANGMAN will start a little earlier tonight. Maybe 6:30. For those of you who don't know what I am talking about and have no life(LOL) we have been playing hangman and chatting on my other blog on Sat night. Maybe around seven tonight (est) I usually link it here.
I need to go write a story, so later!
The music player is back on the right side of the blog. It no longer will come on automatically. I have heard two different opinions expressed. Some people love the music and some absolutely hate it. My personal feeling is that I love my songs, but if I were trying to read a story, I would find them distracting. This way, if you want to hear a song, they are there to choose from!
I am actually snowed in right now in Eastern North Carolina. (Remember people, it only takes a dusting to be snowed in here!
HANGMAN will start a little earlier tonight. Maybe 6:30. For those of you who don't know what I am talking about and have no life(LOL) we have been playing hangman and chatting on my other blog on Sat night. Maybe around seven tonight (est) I usually link it here.
I need to go write a story, so later!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Flash 55 Happy hour
Sometimes life calls
and asks us to put away our toys.
Asks us to examine our world around us
to see if we are truly content
in our own heart.
Like a politician trapped in scandal
I will hide myself from the media
wrapping myself
in the excuse
that leads me to say
No Comment
Flash 55- tell a story in exactly 55 words. See the G Man for more participants!
SORRY GUYS! I HAVE NOT BEEN AROUND FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. I SHOULD BE BACK AND DOING THE COMMENTING NEXT WEEK. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!
WOOHOO! HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY OVER AT BAMBI'S!!!!!
Fair is fair with comments! Can't make em', wont take em'!!!!!!!
and asks us to put away our toys.
Asks us to examine our world around us
to see if we are truly content
in our own heart.
Like a politician trapped in scandal
I will hide myself from the media
wrapping myself
in the excuse
that leads me to say
No Comment
Flash 55- tell a story in exactly 55 words. See the G Man for more participants!
SORRY GUYS! I HAVE NOT BEEN AROUND FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. I SHOULD BE BACK AND DOING THE COMMENTING NEXT WEEK. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!
WOOHOO! HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY OVER AT BAMBI'S!!!!!Fair is fair with comments! Can't make em', wont take em'!!!!!!!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
You might be an addicted blogger
This is some old stuff that I posted previously. I am supposed to do a guest post, but I don't know when it is going up, so this is just some filler.
Jeff Foxworthy has his You Might Be a Red Neck If routine, so I wanted to see how it would transfer over to blogging. This is, You Might be An Addicted Blogger If.......
You Might Be an Addicted Blogger If............
1)... you keep checking your site to see if your comment total changed.
2). .. you begin thinking about your next post,right after you post your current one.
3). .. you check your comment on someone elses post to see if the author responded.
4). .. you follow blogs that have not posted in 6 months.
5). .. you can't wait to get home from work to check your blog.
6). .. the internet has become more important than having food in the house.
7)... your best friends don't even have real names.
8). .. you would rather write about a social function more than actually attend it.
9)... you have ever said"Not now I am working on a post"!
10). .. you have friends all over the world, and you don't have a clue what most of them look like.
11). .. you treat getting a blog award the same way a singer treats getting a Grammy.
12). .. you keep track of what day it is by which post you did last.
13). .. your main motivation for learning a new language is so that your followers can become more diversified.
14). .. on Mothers day, your blog friends got Mothers day wishes before your own mother did.
15). .. someone stops posting and you feel like a family member just moved away.
Jeff Foxworthy has his You Might Be a Red Neck If routine, so I wanted to see how it would transfer over to blogging. This is, You Might be An Addicted Blogger If.......
You Might Be an Addicted Blogger If............
1)... you keep checking your site to see if your comment total changed.
2). .. you begin thinking about your next post,right after you post your current one.
3). .. you check your comment on someone elses post to see if the author responded.
4). .. you follow blogs that have not posted in 6 months.
5). .. you can't wait to get home from work to check your blog.
6). .. the internet has become more important than having food in the house.
7)... your best friends don't even have real names.
8). .. you would rather write about a social function more than actually attend it.
9)... you have ever said"Not now I am working on a post"!
10). .. you have friends all over the world, and you don't have a clue what most of them look like.
11). .. you treat getting a blog award the same way a singer treats getting a Grammy.
12). .. you keep track of what day it is by which post you did last.
13). .. your main motivation for learning a new language is so that your followers can become more diversified.
14). .. on Mothers day, your blog friends got Mothers day wishes before your own mother did.
15). .. someone stops posting and you feel like a family member just moved away.
Questions for Otie 3
I have done this before and it was kind of fun. I will update the post as we go. (Periodically throughout the day)
Ask me anything that you want, personal questions, political views, religious views, it does not matter to me. I will do my best to answer all questions as honest as possible. If you ask me for my social security number, I will probably lie! LOL!
Only ask me one question please, It takes too long to answer 17 subparts.
If I don't know an answer, I will admit it!!!!
ASK AWAY!
1). the walking man said...
You have any kids?
ANSWER: I have no children. I like kids but the situation just never worked out right.
ANSWER: Truthfully, aside from the beach and water sports, there is really nothing much to do in eastern North Carolina. I just had this conversation with someone the other day. I would be much happier in the western part of the state. My basic leisure is fishing, so I guess that is what I would recommend.
3). blueviolet said...Happy Sunday, Otin! We get to delve into the mind of a wizard today? Me likey!
Ok, what is the one thing you're most looking forward to this year?
ANSWER: Last year I took a few road trips and met a few bloggers. I enjoyed that. Maybe this year I can meet some more people. Send me your address and maybe I will stop and visit lol!
4). CatLadyLarew said...
You are an amazing story teller. What inspired you to start writing?
ANSWER: I saw a Theme Thursday post where someone used the theme out of context of how you would think that it should be used, so I decided to try it. I have only really been writing for about 7 months.
5). Gillian said..
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
ANSWER: Probably when I unknowingly squeezed my way into a funeral procession, pulling a dripping tank of diesel fuel, and was giving the lady behind me the finger because she was flashing her lights at me.
6). 5thsister said...
Another North Carolinian here. Do you have a favorite NC sports team? (be it college or professional)
ANSWER: I live in the town where the ECU Pirates play, so my hometown loyalty has to be with the Pirates, but overall, I am a Jersey guy and am a NY Giants and NY Yankees fan.
Secretia said...
How did you become such a great author?
ANSWER: I don't seriously know that I am? I just have some ideas, I don't know that I am a great writer.
9). mean_owen said...
This is a pretty fundamental question, so I apologize if somebody asked already: Ginger, or Mary Ann?
ANSWER: Much more of a Mary Ann fan! Although, in a pinch........lol
10). Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...
Morning Otin! What's your favorite fish and how do you cook it?
And me too on being totally impressed that you have only been writing 7 months and are so accomplished.
ANSWER: I don't keep much that I catch, because, well, I am lazy. I do like cooking crabs in Olive oil fresh garlic and butter. Thank you for the compliment.
11). Barb said...
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
ANSWER: I really think that I am more of a cat person, but it is pretty close.
12). Tom said...
i love the beach and hiking in the foothills...would NC be a good place for me to retire to?
ANSWER: I would say that if you like both of those things, then North Carolina is not the place to be. From the ocean, it is at least 3 or more hours to the foothills. If you like the four seasons, I would recommend the eastern part of Pennsylvania, north of Easton. You are within an hour or two of everything. (Jersey Shore, Pocono ski resorts, ect)
13). Green-Eyed Momster said...
What kind of cat food do you feed your cat?
ANSWER: She will only eat Purina Cat chow, dry type. Will not touch anything else!
14). Alice in Wonderland said...
Man v Beast, who would win?
ANSWER: But man is a beast! LOL I guess it would depend on the circumstance. If the man were swimming in a river with a crocodile, beast wins, if the man were hunting with a high powered rifle, man wins.
15). sage said...
Otin, I see you on a couple of other blogs and decided to check out your site... I grew up in eastern NC (myrtle grove sound, outside of Wilmington) and before leaving the south for grad school (I've only returned for visits) was living in the foothills, so I had both sides of the state.
I have a question--the photo of you in a boat near a bridge, is that the bridge to Harker's Island? It looks familiar, but then so does all of Eastern NC
ANSWER: Actually it is a bridge on route 24 that crosses broad creek, which is about half way between Jacksonville and Harker's island. I boat around Harker's island quite a bit.
16). Jersey Girl said...Hey, O! Where did you come up with the name "The Wizard of Otin"?
ANSWER: I had an old Email account years ago and then I had no internet for about 6 years. When I got my laptop, the first thing that I did was google my old email name. One of the results that came up was "
17). Vodka Logic said...
I love the saying in your header... Is that creature of your creation?
ANSWER: I worked with a guy when I first moved to North Carolina (He was a very smart guy, but not well educated) We were trying to get a bolt loose or something and we couldn't do it, so I tried to rig a way to break it loose. He looked at me and said, "Man, that ain't gonna work"
I tried it anyway and about broke my hand. I was screaming "Fuck that hurt!"
He looked at me and laughed and said, "Man, if your gonna be stupid, you gotta be tough!" LOL
18). Anonymous said...
What's your favorite way to view hot lesbian women?
ANSWER: 60 inch plasma screen lol!
19). ReformingGeek said...
Is your toilet paper "over" or "under"?
ANSWER: Honestly it is sitting on the back of the tank because everytime it gets put on the roller it falls off!
20). Jen said...
If you were going to a deserted island where you would stay for the rest of your life and could take only one book, which one would it be?
ANSWER: Something like the Billboards top 500 albums of all time. I think that once you read a novel once, it is pretty much done.
21). Me-Me King said...I'm currently listening to your Playlist, you have selected some great tunes. My question is, who do you believe to be the "Top Three Greatest Guitar Players of All Time"? I can't wait to compare my list to yours. Thank you.
ANSWER: Probably my three favorite(Hard for me to say who is technically best because I am not a musician) are, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Brian May, and Tony Iommi. I just like their style of playing. I guess from a "Wow" factor it would probably be Hendrix, Van Halen, and Vaughn.
22). Megan said...
How do you and Brian coordinate your tales? Do you come up with an idea first and go from there, or does the person with the first part just write it and send it to the other guy to finish?
ANSWER: We take turns who starts and then the starting person emails the story to the second person and that is all of the contact(Storywise) until it posts.
23). Malisa said...Your Pirates just hired our beloved Texas Tech DC, Ruffin McNeil. Good guy!What is your profession? You are a very good writer! (High praise from an English teacher of many, many years!)
ANSWER: I run a construction crew and operate heavy machinery. Thank you for the nice words!
24). Pat said...
I don't understand Quirkyloon's question: cowbell or no cowbell.You've got some 'splaining to do.I figured it's got to do with sex some way. Am I wrong?
ANSWER: You are wrong! It was from a Saturday Night Live Skit featuring Will Ferrel and Christopher Walken and the song "Don't Fear The Reaper"
25). Chief said...
ooo... my favorite thing Otin does Someday Im gonna do this at my place, Im gonna have to get a bit of liquid courge first lmao!Since it's mah Birthday...What is the best birthday you have ever had?
ANSWER: Probably my seventeenth. I remember getting my driver's license on that very day and I already had bought a car from working a summer job!
26). 3 Men and a Lady said...Fellow cat person here, too. My question is: which blogger do you most want to meet?
ANSWER: I don't want this to sound like a cop out, but It is tough to narrow it down to just one. I have some who I have known forever, like Jaime , from Red Red Whine, and some who I talk to regularly, like Brian Miller, and I would also love to meet Stacy the Random Cool Chick and Blue Violet, both of whom I am very close with and really think very highly of. Hard for me to pick one person.
27). Pop and Ice said...
What are you having/making for dinner tonight?
ANSWER: Probably order a pizza lol!
28). Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) said...
I, too, am immensely impressed you've only been writing for 7 months! Glad we've had the chance to witness your talents progress! :)OK, so since I'm up to my elbows (almost literally) in wine today, I know you mentioned before that you're not a wine drinker. But if you were stuck on a deserted island with nothing to drink but wine, would you prefer sweet or dry, red or white? ;)
ANSWER: I tend to like the sweeter red wines. Thank you! :))
29). Michele said...
I love it when you do this... What did you want to be when you grew up??
ANSWER: That was part of my problem, lack of direction. I never really had a career goal as a young man, and I never really contemplated the consequences of growing up. If I could go back and do it over, I would probably want to do something in the writing field, but back then, I was without direction.
30). Girl Interrupted said...
What would you like as your epitaph?Ps: This question should NOT be viewed as some kind of a threat or a death wish :P x
ANSWER: I would just like it to say, Here lies Otin, He was a decent Man
31). Maggie said...
I missed hangman last night! How was it? Who won? :) lol
ANSWER: Iasa and Mama Zen won. We missed you!
32). Bridgette said...
Why does Whoopi Goldberg not have eyebrows?!? LMAO..Come on did you really think I would ask you a serious question? Oh wait that was 2 questions..my bad! Sorry my meds are making me crazy. :)
ANSWER: I don't know what is nuttier, the question or the fact that you noticed Whoopi's eyebrows! LOL!
33). Susan Anderson said...1. Since that is your real number, do you accept collect calls? 2. How could you not mention Eric Johnson as a great guitar player? My god man, are you feeling OK? LOL
ANSWER: I am not sure if a cellphone can accept a collect call? If it would, I would gladly accept charges. It is my real number! I only go by who I listen to when I rate guitarists. I really don't like ranking things because a lot of it is just personal taste.
34). tera said...Ha! Otie I love your answers to stuff! Definitely more cowbell, and I agree with someone up there further than me that Eric Johnson rocks! :)
I don't have a question, but your answers make me love you long time!
Oh - wait! How about:
King or Koontz?
ANSWER: King! Koontz gets a little childish at times.
35). TechnoBabe said...
Hi there, how is your Sunday going?
(Not my question)
I understand from some of your answers that you don't cook much, but why do you order pizza often, does your main squeeze cook?
ANSWER: It is the only thing that delivers. I am the cook, but I have been lazy.
36). Ronda Laveen said...If you could change your career, what would you like to do?
ANSWER: IF I could make a living writing, I would do it.
37). Tracie said...Do you have any hobbies other than blogging?
ANSWER: In the winter, not so much, but in the Summer, I am a boating enthusiast.
38). Corrie Howe said...Thanks, this was great fun to take a peak into your life. Wow. Okay. Would you be interested in trying to sell or publish your writing?
ANSWER: Yes, I would but procedures and pursuing things is not one of my strong points.
39). Anonymous said...Why aren't you married to your girlfriend?
ANSWER: Being perfectly honest, I don't see a future in my current situation.
40). Brian Miller said...so when are you going to get around to writing that book? smiles.
ANSWER: LOL! I can't even think of my next post!!
41). AmyLK said...does your girlfriend read you blog?
ANSWER: She doesn't do anything with the computer.
42). Smart Mouth Broad said...I didn't read all the comments. Please forgive me if I'm repeating a question.
How much time do you spend online. I struggle with finding time to read all the great blogs and I see you EVERYWHERE! What's your secret?
ANSWER: I don't do much besides work and blog. I don't watch tv because I find this more interesting. It has been a rainy winter, so construction is slow and I have more time. I know that I spend at least 40 hours on line!
43). Jaime said...miss me? (not that's not my question)if you could go on an all expense trip anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? (i don't even know if that made sense...i'm too freaking tired for coherent thought)
ANSWER: Michigan! LOL! No, I don't know, I think I had this question before and said that I would go to Seattle and see my sister! Haven't seen her in over a decade!
44). tori said...
Hi Otin :)
If you became a successful writer, would you quit your job and live somewhere else? and where?
ANSWER: I have kind of a love for the north east. I could see me in Vermont, possibly.
45.) lisa said...Hi Otin,Just came back from the Colts/Jets game. Who was your pick.
ANSWER: I was pulling for the Jets, that is why the Colts won! LOL!
46). Jersey Girl said...
What if "Anonymous" is really your gf, digging for info? I know you said she doesn't do computer, but a friend perhaps?
ANSWER: It really does not matter to me, actually. I am not trying to be cold, but it is hard to elaborate in the context of this post. It would take me 4000 words! LOL
Friday, January 22, 2010
STANDOFF (Yet another Brotin Tale)
Martin massaged his aching jaw. He never even saw that punch coming. It was a five knuckled wrecking ball that had knocked him off of his feet. From his position on the floor, he could see the bully’s fists, clenched tight, waiting to deliver the next blow. His father had always taught him to take a stand and defend himself to the best of his ability, even if it meant losing. He was taught never to let anyone intimidate him. Today was going to be the day that he lived up to his father’s expectations, or died trying.
The other kids watched as Martin struggled to his feet, raising his hands up in front of his face like an amateur boxer.
Thwap!
The bully’s fist broke through his feeble defenses, sending Martin to the floor once more. This time he tasted the blood from his lip, as his grasp on consciousness began to fade in and out. One more hit and he would be finished.
Should he stay down? Hadn’t he proven that he was willing to defend his principles, or had he just made a fool out of himself?
Martin looked over to where the other children were gathered. He could sense that they pitied him, but he could not expect any of them to intervene. He noticed that Frannie had departed the scene. He was happy about that. He knew that she loved him and did not want her to see him get pummeled.
Martin got up on all fours, trying once again to stand up.
“C’mon, get up you pussy!”
He saw the clenched fists once again. He knew that this time he would receive a knock out blow, but he did not care. He had to stand up. He could not back down.
All of a sudden, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Frannie. She had returned. He heard a click and saw her trembling hand pointing a gun at the bully.
“Daddy, if you hit Martin again, I will shoot you.”
They all knew where he kept his guns. Martin and his two younger brothers were in shock. The house was momentarily quiet, something that was usually not the case.
This was not his first beating, just the first time that he had not backed down. He had never wanted to involve his siblings, especially little Frannie. All that he wanted to do was to prove to his dad that he was a man…..
If you want to see how this ends, go visit Brian Miller and see what he has in store for us!
The other kids watched as Martin struggled to his feet, raising his hands up in front of his face like an amateur boxer.
Thwap!
The bully’s fist broke through his feeble defenses, sending Martin to the floor once more. This time he tasted the blood from his lip, as his grasp on consciousness began to fade in and out. One more hit and he would be finished.
Should he stay down? Hadn’t he proven that he was willing to defend his principles, or had he just made a fool out of himself?
Martin looked over to where the other children were gathered. He could sense that they pitied him, but he could not expect any of them to intervene. He noticed that Frannie had departed the scene. He was happy about that. He knew that she loved him and did not want her to see him get pummeled.
Martin got up on all fours, trying once again to stand up.
“C’mon, get up you pussy!”
He saw the clenched fists once again. He knew that this time he would receive a knock out blow, but he did not care. He had to stand up. He could not back down.
All of a sudden, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Frannie. She had returned. He heard a click and saw her trembling hand pointing a gun at the bully.
“Daddy, if you hit Martin again, I will shoot you.”
They all knew where he kept his guns. Martin and his two younger brothers were in shock. The house was momentarily quiet, something that was usually not the case.
This was not his first beating, just the first time that he had not backed down. He had never wanted to involve his siblings, especially little Frannie. All that he wanted to do was to prove to his dad that he was a man…..
If you want to see how this ends, go visit Brian Miller and see what he has in store for us!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A Happy Hour Friday Farewell
As everyone has probably noticed, I tend to jump around a lot with my blog content. Sometimes it might be inspirational, while other times It is just a pile of meaningless crap! LOL!
When RxBambi and I started Happy Hour Friday, I never intended to stay with it that long, myself. I like to experiment with different ideas and formats. It was always going to be her thing, at least in my mind.
I love it that people can air happy thoughts and think about the good things in life and have a place to showcase them.
I hope that everyone who does Happy Hour Friday and likes doing it, will continue to do so.
RxBambi will have a Mr. Linky up for it.(You really should just go follow her, anyway) I am not going anywhere, and I will still read all of the Happy Hour posts, I am just reformatting a bit. Her link may not actually be up until Friday, though lol!
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I am happy that the cold spell that we had has passed and that we actually had 2 days reach seventy degrees last week.
I am happy that someone invented spell check, otherwise there would be a large number of words that I would not use.
I am happy to see that even in a tough economy, people can dig deep and make donations for the people of Haiti.
I am happy to help other people get their blogs read. Amy, at Amy's Awesome Nest, is a really good blog and she only has a handful of followers. She is actually going to jump in the Atlantic Ocean on Superbowl Sunday to raise money for The Special Olympics. (You should read this post if you want the details)
I am Happy Happy Happy!
Happier than Woody Allen babysitting Mia Farrows kids!
Happier than Conan O'Brien in an 11:30 time slot!
Happier than The Octomom with a lifetime supply of birth control and a tub of stretch mark cream!
Happier than a weather channel reporter in the midst of total destruction!
And, finally, I am happier than Paula Abdul with an extra 15 minutes to ponder her career choice!
When RxBambi and I started Happy Hour Friday, I never intended to stay with it that long, myself. I like to experiment with different ideas and formats. It was always going to be her thing, at least in my mind.
I love it that people can air happy thoughts and think about the good things in life and have a place to showcase them.
I hope that everyone who does Happy Hour Friday and likes doing it, will continue to do so.
RxBambi will have a Mr. Linky up for it.(You really should just go follow her, anyway) I am not going anywhere, and I will still read all of the Happy Hour posts, I am just reformatting a bit. Her link may not actually be up until Friday, though lol!
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I am happy that the cold spell that we had has passed and that we actually had 2 days reach seventy degrees last week.
I am happy that someone invented spell check, otherwise there would be a large number of words that I would not use.
I am happy to see that even in a tough economy, people can dig deep and make donations for the people of Haiti.
I am happy to help other people get their blogs read. Amy, at Amy's Awesome Nest, is a really good blog and she only has a handful of followers. She is actually going to jump in the Atlantic Ocean on Superbowl Sunday to raise money for The Special Olympics. (You should read this post if you want the details)
I am Happy Happy Happy!
Happier than Woody Allen babysitting Mia Farrows kids!
Happier than Conan O'Brien in an 11:30 time slot!
Happier than The Octomom with a lifetime supply of birth control and a tub of stretch mark cream!
Happier than a weather channel reporter in the midst of total destruction!
And, finally, I am happier than Paula Abdul with an extra 15 minutes to ponder her career choice!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Knucklehead's writing competition week three (Parody)
Note: I am not sure if this is a parody or a satire, but I have noticed in my research of the two that most satires appear in lists of parodies and vice versa. So I am going to roll with it. Secondly, It has been pointed out that my yesterday's post was probably a better parody! :)
DO NOT VOTE FOR ME WITHOUT COMPARING ME TO THE OTHER WRITTEN ENTRIES.
I DO NOT WANT TO WIN A POPULARITY CONTEST.
This is the story of the three little pigs. They were not nice little piggies like some stories would portray, instead these were greedy little pigs, only happy when their trough was full. They were spoiled cousins, all bred with the same mentality. These guys took everything that they could get and built themselves extravagant castles.
Chrysler, the most underachieving of the swine cousins, built his house on the taxation of the workers. His house almost crumbled before it was complete, but a little wise guidance and some government assistance, and he was living like a king.
Gary Mac, (his cousin’s called him GM) also built a huge empire, constructing himself a massive, state of the art dwelling. GM had created a new concept with his company. He could use cheaper materials and inferior construction techniques and actually still raise his prices! Life was good for Gary Mac!
Big ol’ Ford was the biggest and fattest of the cousins. He had started the whole family business, so naturally he took most of the credit and the biggest share of the customers, or suckers, as he liked to call them. Ford was once very creative in his ideas and designs, and it resonated in his lifestyle. His mansion was immense.
What these three pigs never took into account was that a pretty house is not a secure house. Glass and mirrors could be broken. There was a big bad wolf just lurking, and he had a taste for pork!
The big bad wolf was foreign to the pig’s land. He was not the horrible, ugly wolf. This wolf was suave and debonair and he came bearing a product similar to the pigs own creations. But the wolf’s product was nicer looking, and more comfortable, and much more innovative and creative. The pigs had lost their edge, relying solely on tradition and lack of competition.
The wolf saw that the pigs were vulnerable and decided to take advantage of the situation. Using a failing economy as a weapon, he approached the Chrysler home.
“You’ve run your company into the ground, now I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll bring your house down!”
Chrysler's house fell without much resistance.
The wolf approached GM’s house and repeated his line. GM also was evicted. The two pigs ran to hide behind their cousin, Ford.
As the wolf approached Ford’s house, He noticed that a giant brick wall had been constructed over night, and that thousands of workers were resting in the shade of that wall. There was a big sign that read “Government funded project”.
The wolf was confused. Wasn’t this business? The best product wins? He approached the construction foreman.
“What is this all about?” Asked the wolf.
“Everyone in America paid money so that you could not destroy the three pigs,” The foreman said.
“But I offer a superior product and better service. I can’t believe that Americans would knowingly give money to institutions that have been screwing them for years?” The wolf questioned.
“Oh I never said that they gave money willingly,” answered the foreman. “By the way, how about show me what you got in a little two seater, I am about tired of my pick up truck.”
The wolf was defeated for the time being, but he knew that he would be back soon. The mortar that was used to build the wall was not very stable. He would get another chance to watch the three pigs die, unless of course, they wised up.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Book of Otin Genesis
001:001 In the beginning Otin created the Blog and the post.
001:002 And the Blog was without form, and void; and darkness was
upon the face of the site. And the Spirit of Otin moved upon
the face of the page.
001:003 And Otin said, Let there be print: and there was print.
001:004 And Otin saw the print, that it was lousy: and Otin divided the
print from the pictures.
001:005 And Otin called the print posts, and the pictures he called
cheap entertainment. And the print and the picture was very addictive.
001:006 And Otin said, Let there be a meaning in the midst of the
writing, and let it divide the humor from the seriousness.
001:007 And Otin made the firm decision to be different, and divided the pictures which were
under the words from the ones which were above the
words: and it was so.
001:008 And Otin called his blog "The Wizard of Otin". And the evening and the
morning were the second day.
001:009 And Otin said, Let the people who like to blog be gathered
together unto one place, and let the dry humor appear: and it
was so.
001:010 And Otin called the dry humor sarcasm; and the gathering together
of the people called he Followers: and Otin saw that it was good.
001:011 And Otin said, Let the blog bring forth stories, the creative
yielding seed, and the social tree yielding fruit after his
kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the blog: and it was so.
001:012 And the blog brought forth stories, and creative yielding seed
after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in
itself, upon his blog: and Otin saw that it was good.
001:013 And the evening and the morning were the third day.
001:014 And Otin said, Let there be Music in the firmament of the
sidebar to divide the words from the pictures; and let there be
rock, and pop, and country, and Metal:
001:015 And let it be for tunes in the firmament of the blog to
give music upon the site: and it was so.
001:016 And Otin made two great sites; the greater site to rule the
day, and the lesser site to hide some nights: he made the blog roll, also.
001:017 And Otin set them in the sidebar of the blog to give light
to the other bloggers,
001:018 And to rule over the blog and over the playlist site, and to divide the
music from the blogs: and Otin saw that it was good.
001:019 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
001:020 And Otin said, Let the links bring forth abundantly the moving
creature that does blog, and people that may live around the earth
in the open firmament of the continents.
001:021 And Otin created e mails, and every blogging creature that
blogeth, which the links brought forth abundantly, after their
kind, and every linked fool after his kind: and Otin saw that
it was good.
001:022 And Otin blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and
fill the follower box in the sidebar, and let people multiply in the
Google reader.
001:023 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
001:024 And Otin said, Let the blog bring forth the silly creature
after his kind, blogging addicts, and creepy things, and beast of the
internet after his kind: and it was so.
001:025 And Otin made the beast of the earth after his kind, and bloggers
after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth
after his kind: and Otin saw that it was good.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Happy Hour Friday (350 posts in 365 days)
In Emails with RxBambi, a great friend of mine, we decided to co host a Friday post called "Happy hour Friday". Friday is the end of the work week, and a doorway to free time and hopefully fun. Just list some things that make you happy, and Have a fun weekend! BE SURE TO VISIT RX BAMBI :)365 days ago, I started this blog. I have averaged nearly a post a day for the entire year. I have met some wonderful people and have watched some wonderful people fade away. Some have returned, others have not. I think that I might chronicle my story on Saturday, it is not interesting enough for happy hour lol!
It is warming up!!! 63 degrees of Friday! About time!
I get the feeling that work may pick back up also. I know a few builders who are starting to do some building. Not a lot, but these are people who have not done anything for a couple of years.
I think that it is funny when people ask me for technical advice on the computer. If you only knew how little that I know! haha!
I love it when I am doing a job that looks impossible. It is very satisfying at the end when you stand back and look at it. It is a huge feeling of accomplishment.
I am wanting to take a trip up to Jersey again. I really can't afford it, but I love the ride and seeing my brother.
I am actually thinking about writing a book, if I can muster the time, which now brings me to a question that I would like you all to answer for me..........
Right now, I work 45 hours per week and probably blog about the same(Just being honest). I need to cut back on the online time, but something has got to suffer. So my question is.........
What do you guys want me to do? Post the same and stop commenting so much, or stop posting and strictly comment? Last night I read blogs from 5pm until 10 pm and still missed a bunch of people that I wanted to read.
Well, that was just a question, regardless, I am still happy!
I am happier than Michael Vick spotting some road kill!
I am happier than Chastity Bono using a Men's room!
I am happier than Johnny Depp wearing pasty white Tim Burton make up.
I am happier than a Fox News reporter at an all out military strike.
I am happier than Roman Polanski buying Girl Scout cookies!
Have a good weekend! Will probably play hangman on the other blog around 8 on Saturday night! Yes, I have no life, but at least I am creative! HAHAHAHA!
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