Noooooo

No No No No

NO

No No No No No No No No No Nooooooooooooooooooo

... but yet I couldn't stop watching.




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Uncle Sam
also spells ...

1)  Calm En Us

2)  An Muscle

3)  Me Us Clan

Giant Clams Invade DC

Have you ever heard of Shen?  It’s an ancient Chinese monster who is a giant clam.  Well, 10 Giant Clams have arrived at the National Zoo .

Native to the warm waters of Indo-West Pacific coral reefs, T. crocea come in a variety of patterns and color mixtures. They have multicolored designs, and their mantle is usually decorated with iridescent blue, yellow or green blotches, spots or lines.  The smallest of the giant clam species can grow up to nine inches

- National Zoo

I never thought that invertebrates could be so intimidating, but here I am, writing about clams.  However, I must admit that I thought if I ever were to write about Giant Clams, it would be how I escaped their captivity and how they were rolling down the streets of DC, shooting lasers out of their iridescent blue and green shell mouths, using seaweed lassos to round up my friends for their banquet of Human Chowder.

But for now, we are safe.  We are Shen-Free.  But just in case ...

This is the sign for Shen - Your new Overlord



Government Confirms Zombies

OK.  So maybe they did not exactly come out and say it, but it appears (at least to me) that the U.S. government might admit that zombies do exist.  The following text is listed on the official website for the CDC - Center for Disease Control:

So what do you need to do before zombies…or hurricanes or pandemics for example, actually happen? First of all, you should have an emergency kit in your house. This includes things like water, food, and other supplies to get you through the first couple of days before you can locate a zombie-free refugee camp.

- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response

Besides listing the suggested items for your Zombie Appocolypse Kit, the site also gives you a brief history of zombies, urges the preparation of an emergency plan, and outlines the CDC's role in the event of an attack by the undead.

The written text and provided information is posted on CDC's social media blog?   That means, I think, that anyone with a brain, not already eaten by a zombie, can post their thoughts and comments online.  However, the CDC must be aware of this farce but still has not removed the zombie page.


Just another thing for me to worry about.

Caution:  Run.  Don't Walk

Kids Are Real

Kids say the damnedest things.  Why?  Because their thoughts have no filter before they translate into words and eventurally come out their mouths.  They are still learning what is socially "right" and "wrong".


Example 1:
As I type this sentence, I am sitting in an Adams Morgan Starbucks and watching a little kid two tables away.  He is staring at the ceiling, arms out to the sides, and spinning around like a top.  I would be kicked out of here if I chose to join in.  An adult can not do that, but this little kid can.  He is allowed.


Example 2:
About an hour ago, I saw a little girl marching like a drum soldier down the street.  Everyone thought she was cute, but if someone older would do that, they would be crazy.


Example 3:
This picture

Kids are honest.  Kids are real.  And I am jealous for that.


To see more pictures of how kids are honest (sometimes too honest), click here.

Poor Meg Griffin

Whoever watches Family Guy knows this line, very well:

Shut up, Meg!

Poor Meg Griffin.  She seems to be the go-to punching bag for the entire family.  The father, mother, both brothers (older and younger), family dog, and everyone else in their Rhode Island town hates the girl.  I admit, she is a little off, but no more than the rest of the clan.

Personally, Meg has the strongest and widest effect on my emotions.  It is not that I can relate to her storyline, because I can not. Repeat, I can NOT relate to Meg Griffin.  But, sometimes I feel sorrow for the way she is treated.  Then other times, I feel guilt because I hate her too.  And sometimes, I just laugh and point at her in the same mocking way the rest of the Griffins do when she does something stupid.

Yes, Meg Griffin has a hold on me.  And to that, I say, “Damnit Meg, get your hands off!”

Crazy Cat Lady Needs Sublet (friends)

I live in DC and I love DC. Some of the reasons this city is great are because of the various cultures, people, food, histories ... and crazy people.

DC's growth is booming and housing is up.  However, if you are looking for a new place to live, like me, and love cats, like me … then ... keep on looking.

This was an actual ad from Craig's List in DC:

Did you notice she even named the Roombas?

If you would like to apply, click here, then call your doctor and tell him/her what you just did.

This could be your future landlord!