Archive for February, 2007

Externals
2007 February 28 by Daddy

This post is an example of an “external,” a (usually) very short post containing a link to something off-site that I found interesting or felt like pointing out, but which didn’t warrant a big ‘ol post with a big ‘ol title and everything. I’m stealing the idea from a variety of blogs, but I probably [...]

Second Coming
2007 February 28 by Daddy

Apparently, the Bee Messiah returned recently, taking his flock (hive?) with him in glory to bee heaven. I feel badly for those other bees Left Behind.

A Translation From Confusionese to English of a Domain Registry of America Domain Name Expiration Notice *
2007 February 21 by Daddy

As a courtesy to domain name holders, we are sending you this notification of the domain name registrations that are due to expire in the next few months. See how we’ve bold-faced the first three words of this sentence. This is our way of complying with regulators who say we must make it clear that [...]

Abbyisms, Part VII
2007 February 16 by Daddy

Momma, Abigail and Alex are discussing how the children are not to answer the phone unless Momma asks them to. Alexander: “Right, because it could be a stranger.” Abigail: (seriously) “And a stranger might try and take me to another island!“

Abbyisms, Part VI
2007 February 14 by Daddy

Abigail and Daddy have just spent a few minutes looking through Abigail’s baby book, which contains several photos of everyone in the family. Abigail is now in bed reading books with her brother. Momma is nearby, playing a game on the computer. Abigail: (to Daddy) “I liked that shirt you were wearing in that picture, [...]