D is for Dawn (and D is for Dog!)

Dawn! Get out of that tree!

This instant!

San Tans from Empire Road

no budget superheroes

Zero Budget Superhero Movie - watch more funny videos

technology, not always such a great thing

Hologram Thanksgiving - watch more funny videos

the box and the button

pre Turkey Day greetings

Palin Tells the Truth!

Palin Tells the Truth

Sarah Palin Tells the Truth - watch more funny videos

do you know who i am?

a ladie's guide to party planning

Do the Crybaby! It's all the rage!

to those who serve

If you are currently in the United States military or if you have ever served, in peace-time or in a conflict, I thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your dedication to preserving the freedoms that we enjoy. Freedoms that we have enjoyed for so long that they are sometimes taken for granted. Thank you, veterans!

Emo Vampire

while we're at it

this one's long, but funny (of course)...

more Conchords

Dawn and I have this one completely stuck in our heads. May have to use the age-old trick to get it out (sing "Amazing Grace" to the tune of the theme from Gilligan's Island -- takes a minute to master, but it works every time!)...

pulp christmas

It's a little early, and awfully offensive, so be warned on both fronts....

Santasia - Pulp Christmas - watch more funny videos

coyotes new path

thanks, Heath!

vampire birth certificate

Vampire Birth Certificate - watch more funny videos

New Nautilus Engine is ready to read

check out the the November issue of The Nautilus Engine. Ten great new stories of speculative fiction!

ukulele virtuoso

Who knew you could get this kind of sound out of a ukulele?

Pumpkinhead is back....

Halloween Fun

Especially look for Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Dracula!

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

Red Sky Airport

oh, it's business time alright

those poor humans (who are dead)

what you're into

crisp dragonfly

protect insurance companies

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell

ATV accident in the wash

Yesterday, over by Dawn's school there was some sort of an accident with one or two people riding ATV's in the wash (sort of a valley for rain waters to travel and steer clear of the homes -- the desert doesn't absorb the rain very efficiently on the rare occasion that it does rain). Just a couple of shots of the rescue effort.

Obama and West

Kanye West Interrupts Obama's Speech - watch more funny videos

Flight of the Conchords (for me ol' sis)

Season 2 Online Premiere - Flight of the Conchords (US Only) from Flight of the Conchords

Sextrix and the City (funny!)

How Super Should Have Ended

How Superman Should Have Ended - watch more funny videos

beasts

safari hut

Went shooting at the zoo today. And what was the most interesting thing I saw there? Well, it wasn't an animal. It was this odd little room that I have decided to call the Safari Hut. It is steeped in mystery, indeed.

Let Me Get All Up In Your Healthcare Plan...

Town Hall Mtg. w/

Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. held one of them thar town hall meetings here last night (in the midst of a mondo storm that we just never get around here) that have been all the rage (and full of rage) around the country of late. It quickly became confirmed that we are in a very red state. Anywho... here are some pix.

Health care, health care, health care!

Dawner and "the Wedge" (Cosmo's New Name)

road runners again!

We saw several roadrunners today. Dawn even shot one! Here s/he is!

Michael Moore's next movie

Michael Moore's got a new film coming out in about a month......



BTW, if you haven't seen it, Sicko, is a great view and all about the very same healthcare issues that are making the news every night. Might even be a freeby at your local library. Check it out.

I know MM is biased and doesn't always give the other side a fair shake, but who says he has to? He doesn't really make documentaries. These are films with an agenda and, especially since I often agree with him, that's A-OK.

eek! we've been photo-stripped!

Dawn workin' the bridal show

My lovely wife saying hello to all the eager brides...

Bridal Show

The bridal show was swell! Big, huge, whoppin' thanks to everyone who helped us!

it's time.....

no gambling

RR

Saw another roadrunner this morning! Over by the pool! Quick, maybe it's still there! Of course I didn't have my camera with me, but I know you're imaging Warner Bros. cartoons. As well you should, my friends. As well you should.

Tony vs Paul

american gothic revisited

I have no words.....

the sit-com in a nutshell song

a song that sums up sit-coms


Turn and Smile (Sitcom Theme Song)

Second Graders Website

Here is my new website...well, the website for the five second grade teachers at Ellsworth Elementary. I found this free website builder for teachers, so, even though it has ads on the sides and bottom, it's pretty good and allows for more than one page of info.

Give me your feedback and any suggestions if you like.

Duh, here is the link - Ellsworth Second Graders

The Bloody Olive

Just a whole lot of noir fun...

lightnin' from an hour ago

Betty and Tom

You know Betty and Tom, don't you? No? Well here they are!

A Cop Walks into a Doughnut shop...and buys it!

Hey Michiganders!
Lila's friend Ann (who is here in AZ) sent an email regarding the cops in Clare, MI who bought the local donut shop (aka bakery). If you are ever in Clare, check it out! Here is an article from the local newpaper: Clare Cops Buy Doughnut Shop. The link to the bakery is here: Cops & Doughnuts.
D

Identity Crisis

Kathy,

I thought you may enjoy these photos of poodles with identity crisises. Maybe not.

D

that's our Dawn (and Cosmo, too!)

lightning up the sky

Friday night monsoon action in San Tan Valley, AZ.

sticky (note) situation

'Deadline' - A Post It Stop Motion @ Yahoo! Video

next round is on the bounty hunter

That could be a lot of beer!

west town

Dawn, being the adventurer that she is, randomly steered us to this terrific bit of awesomeness over by the Superstition Mountains. How cool is this??

dilapidation.... is making me wait

old dilapidated garage in Payson, AZ

Duke

Would you believe that we met the Duke on our journeys around Arizona on Sunday? And he generously posed for this photo?

What's that you say? The Duke is no longer with us?

Oh, well he still makes a striking figure.

Found this in an antiques joint on our journeys yesterday.

new biz card

So I was at a networking meeting on Thursday and a terrific graphic designer (Erin) was talking about branding and having a unified look to your collateral materials. So I decided to design a business card that ties in, stylistically with my website. And this is what I came up with. Any thoughts, comments, complaints, suggestions?

By the way, the new cards were necessary because I am almost out of cards, but also because I recently got a local phone number for the business.

Giant Evil Red Dragonfly

Today Dawn and I stopped by the grand opening party at the new Midfirst Bank over at the corner of Rittenhouse and Power. They made a nice presentation/introduction of themselves to the community with food, prizes, and face-painting and balloon animals for the munchkins. So, Midfirst, welcome to the neighborhood.

Upon leaving we spied this gigantic dragonfly enjoying the antenna on Dawn's car.

vulture

spied a trio of vultures today in Q.C., AZ. Here's a mediocre shot of one taking flight to get away from me!

da moon

Technically, monsoon season has begun here in AZ. No storms, yet, but we have seen some clouds which is a nice change of pace. Even after dark for the moon here.

dawn's handiwork

well....

they gave it the ol' college try, anyway. Pretty exciting right up to the end.

The Wings game, that is. What did you think I was talking about?!?!

Go Wings!

Hawkeye

Dawn made us go out yesterday evening for a "photo challenge" expedition. I'll be posting pix from it for a few days, I'm sure. Here's a frazzled old hawk we ran across.

Lil' Cos

Click on him and he'll give you a little attitude!

whack a kitty

we especially like it when they escape!

I'm an Eagle Now!!!!!!!

Good news, everybody!

Yesterday I got the call... I have been un"rif"fed! (reduction in force ... or laid off!)

I will be teaching 2nd grade at Ellsworth Elementary School in the same district that I was in (Combs district). The Eagles!

It looks like they called back at least 17 of the 20 teacher that were given notice. Maybe all of them. So, .....YEAH! Now we can stop looking for a cave in the desert to move into!

Thank you everybody for your well-wishes and prayers! It worked!

Thanks and Love,
Dawn!

worst music video ever

found on youtube: called the worst music video ever

I Wanna Love You Tender.... Enjoy! I dare you to not laugh!

guess who.......

Kids with beards and other hockey news

GO WINGS!
I went online to find out if the Wings won yesterday's game against the Penguins and found this cute video of the winning school who created a video. Apparently, winners are very superstitious and don't change anything when they are in the playoffs. Like shaving! I guess Ronnie's a wings fan too - he hasn't shaved lately either....well, he shaved some - but still has a fuzzy face!
http://redwings.nhl.com/index.html

Coyotes may be leaving the desert
The Phoenix Coyotes - the hockey team - not the wild animals in the desert have filed Chapter 11 and an investor from Canada may be moving them up north - we will see what happens in the near future.
http://coyotes.nhl.com/index.html

The Mystery Case of Obama and the Missing Honorary Degree

President Barack Obama is here in the valley of the sun this evening to give the ASU commencement speech. There has been some hubbub about ASU not giving Obama an honorary degree for his troubles because he has not yet established his body of work.

The always pointed Daily Show comments on this below....

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Arizona State Snubs Obama
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lovely wife, lurvely dog

aw, ain't they cute?

happy friday, everybody

Hello~

Kind of a no-post post of postiness here. I hear its about 70 in the Detroit area. That's terrific. That was the overnight low here last night! Going to 101!

Dawn's school had a science fair on Wednesday. Many of the kids projects were very well done.

I visited the dentist this week. Always a good time. Dawn's been busily preparing for the end of the school year and doing homework for her certification classes. Cosmo has become a professional napper.

I think the library is on the agenda for the weekend.

What are you doing where you are?!?!?!?!?!

if you love me....

you'll read my magazine! Well, not mine exactly, but the magazine of the writer's group that I am peripherally a part of (and if I were any kind of writer I would know better than to end a sentence with a preposition, which explains this parenthetical aside). If you like speculative fiction short stories, you may enjoy The Nautilus Engine which can be found at:

http://rnwrrn.googlepages.com/home

or more simple to remember: www.TheNautilusEngine.com

We pop out a new one every three months and the latest one (our 8th issue) just went live on May 1st. Nine short stories, a featured artist, book reviews, movie trailers, and great links. We archive four issues at a time so you can look at some old issues, too. Take a look and lemme know what, if anything, you think about it. Thanks, Ronnie

purple tree!?!?!

Look at this crazy tree with the beautiful purple flowers! It's crazy purty if you ask me! So how you like it??