So many corn dogs, so little time…
So here I sit, waiting for people to show up to my event: #BloungeATX Bloggers’ Lounge. There are currently four of us here, and I have food to feed 50+. What the hell am I going to do with 100 chicken wings and 75 corn dog bites? Well, first I’m going to eat. A LOT.…
5 Reasons Award Shows Give Me Anxiety
Last night Mr. Weenie worked behind the scenes at the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards Show. He does it every year—designing the stage and doing the technical direction. I attended the first year but haven’t been back since. Here are some reasons why: 1. Awards shows make me nervous. I’m constantly cringing at how…
WTF Wednesday: Whistling Dixie
I’m thinking the south doesn’t really deserve to rise again. Make mine a double D.
Why Creativity Is Sometimes Full of Poo
In my recent post about why I’m the Worst Blogger Ever, I received sage advice from the always charming Tom Myer, as well as thought-provoking commentary from my friend and garden designer, Kirsten Bartel. Here’s a little of what Kirsten had to say in response to my ramblings: “It reminded me of a discussion we…
Passion is for the Birds
The term “passion” is one of those trendy words that’s been rubbing me the wrong way lately. It’s now practically expected that we feel passion for our work. Really? So I’m supposed to feel ashamed if I don’t leap out of bed each morning before the sun like some twisted Disney character who sings of…
Congratulations Mrs. Haddad, It’s a Blogathon
Two nights before BlogathonATX, I had a dream that I was tied to a tower while hundreds of vultures circled around me. They seemed to think I was dead, so one landed nearby and started making its way toward me. I struggled to move so he’d know I wasn’t dead, but apparently I wasn’t just…
WTF Wednesday: Oh, the horror…
I’m fairly certain this needs no explanation. Please make it stop. This travesty was brought to my attention by Phil West of Luminaria Media & Public Relations, via Roy Bragg.
Graphic Designer: 1 Squirrel: 0
This evil squirrel finally gets his due. Mwah-ha-ha… 🙂 , If you can’t view the video above, check out this kamikaze squirrel on YouTube.
WTF Wednesday: Bless This Mess
Hello and welcome to this week’s special edition of “WTF Wednesday.” What a treat we have for you today! As the saying goes, “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could.” One of the many charms of this great state is how polite folks can be—even when they’re insulting…
WTF Wednesday: Words? We don’t need no stinkin’ words.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, which is a good thing, because I forgot to write today’s post. So, without further ado, I give you “Wordless WTF Wednesday.”
