See?

Nothing much to say.

But I will say it anyway.

As I am prone to do on this lame-fest of a blog.

Anyway, on my other site, the one with the forums, I have a blog.

Maybe I mentioned it before.

Anyway, I have a post up. Been there since October. If anyone would care to leave a “real” comment, that would be great.

Because I think there was something not working with it, but I don’t remember now.

So, if anyone would care to test and tell me what happens, that would be superb.

This applies to you pioneers.

If you don’t have the URL, eMail me. I don’t want to inundate y’all with eMails, so I’ll wait to hear from you rather than send out eMails to everyone.

Thanks!

Westward, Oh, Pioneers?

Anyway, it may look like I’ve been doing nothing with my forums, but that’s not quite right.

I have been doing work on the forums, but it’s been on the backend–the stuff that you cannot see.

Tonight, I did some things that you can see.

Well, sort of. I fixed a problem that’s been around for a while. Still more tweaking to do, but I’ve been working on bigger things. Then, I’ll go back into clean up.

I would really like to get all the coding done, so that I can focus on content. But, I still have a list of things to do.

Anyway, those of you who are “pioneers”, you’ll be getting an eMail from me soon. There’s a forthcoming change that I don’t want to mention publicly here. It is posted in the forum, but it might be easier for me to just eMail you.

And I will have something new for you to test–hopefully soon. The base code is done; it just needs to be integrated into the forum so that you can use it.

Thanks again!

Apparently, I have at least one reader who is a tree.

Or, at least just one reader who will admit to being a tree.

So, who else here is a tree?

Speak up now or forever leave in peace.

Ha ha ha. Only kidding. You don’t need to leave here.

You can leave in the fall.

Yeah, I know. Cheap shot. But, that’s what you have to live with when you’re a tree.

So, raise a branch if you’re a tree!

And shake it all about!

Just don’t let your fruits fall down!

Dear Telemarketer,

If it is not important enough to leave a message when you call, it’s not important enough to make the call.

So, you know, don’t.

Save us both time and effort.

Thanks!

turkey

butter

apples

Happy Thanksgiving!

cranberries

relish

muffins

Happy Thanksgiving!

mashed potatoes

sweet potatoes

green bean casserole

Happy Thanksgiving!

gravy

stuffing

salad

Happy Thanksgiving!

apple pie

vanilla ice cream

donuts

Happy Thanksgiving!

springs

gorillas

vanilla wafers

What do they all have in common?

soap

sap

buckets

What do they all have in common?

fish

postcards

vintage electric fans

What do they all have in common?

bent wire hangers

tattered sheets

picture frames

What do they all have in common?

clowns

zebras

nurses

What do they all have in common?

wrapped boxes

unwrapped candies

shoe horns

What do they all have in common?

kittens

jelly donuts

pansies

What do they all have in common?

Why, they are all here—just hanging out—on Wacky Wednesday!

Other than that, well, they don’t have much in common.

Or do they???

red

orange

yellow

In the Fall, The Leaves All Fall Down

crack

snap

crunch

In the Fall, The Leaves All Fall Down

blowing

circling

floating

In the Fall, The Leaves All Fall Down

whistling

whispers

silence

In the Fall, The Leaves All Fall Down

Starting December 1, 2010 in large metropolitan areas and expanding nationwide as early as January 1, 2011, the federal government has announced a new TSA-on-Call service to improve the safety and security of the nation’s roads.

Expect new delays in your morning rush to work as the government expands TSA screenings to virtually all Americans.

If you drive yourself to work in the morning, or take the kids to school, or if you operate any type of motor vehicle, you will be subject to new TSA screenings.

The government wants to make sure that no one is driving bombs on the nation’s roads. So, all drivers will be screened prior to heading out anywhere.

The TSA recommends calling their new service at least two hours prior to your departure time in the morning. In busy metropolitan areas, calling three to four hours before you expect to leave your house or apartment is recommended.

A TSA agent will drive to your house in a mobile screening van. You will be expected to step into a full body scanner or to undress and be patted down. The pat down will include checking all bodily orifices to ensure no bombs or bomb materials have been hidden.

Drivers should also be prepared to remove wigs, toupees, false teeth, prosthetics, jewelry, glasses, hearing aids, glass eyes, band-aids and related items so that agents can perform a complete check.

Drivers will also be prohibited from carrying any type of liquids in their cars. Drive-thrus will no longer be able to offer coffee, juices or soft drinks due to these new regulations. You will have to eat inside if you want a beverage.

Automobiles will also be checked for prohibited items, such as nail files, knives, and other sharp-pointed items. Any utensils carried in your lunch must be disposable, recyclable plastic.

Select drivers will also be selected for more intense screenings. Drivers will be questioned about their routes and GPS units may be placed in their cars to confirm that they follow those routes. They may also be subject to a dental screening and a colonoscopy to check for deeply concealed dangerous substances. They will also be required to detail any tattoos or birthmarks they have, and provide a detailed explanation for each. In the case of birthmarks, they will need to provide a notarized statement from their doctor and two witnesses that those birthmarks have been present on their body for at least 48 months. Failure to have said documentation on hand at the time of the screening can result in a $1,500 fine for non-compliance. Drivers will also be required to hand over their Amazon.com password so that agents can review the types of books they have purchased.

There will be no opt-out procedure. Additionally, passengers in cars may be subject to screenings as well if, in the opinion of the TSA agent at the scene, they are deceptive, suspicious or “hot.”

Government representatives say that these changes are necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and that people just need to get used to these new changes. Complaints must be registered, in person, at a special office set up in Guantanamo Bay. Complainants are encouraged to only purchase one-way tickets in order to save money… and to be prepared for screenings at the airport or dock.

/satire(?)

clouds

leaves

grass

Imagine you’re walking through the meadow.

pretty

flowers

colors

Strolling through the meadow.

green

yellow

white

Tiptoeing through all the meadowy words.

saplings

birds

butterflies

Enjoy the trek through the wordy meadow.

bees

breezes

petals

The Meadow of Words.