Voter's Revolution

By sohmer, May 07 2008, 01:46 PM

Due to the current excitement in the realm of politics, we thought it would be the perfect time to introduce two new t-shirts, now available for pre-sale, for those of you whom are politically or revolutionary minded.

Or, for those of you who like wearing attractive clothing. Either way, as long you spread our message, we're all good.

First up, based on this strip, we've taken it onto ourselves to promote the only election that matters, with the only candidate that can save your immortal soul.



Taking a different turn now, and a very different position, allow me to introduce Rayne Guevara, the man who will bring forth the revolution. Of what, or against whom, we're not sure, so for now we'll just go with 'Everything and Everyone'.



Both shirts are on pre-sale, and will be shipping out in the next couple of weeks. As we don't want to have more to move next month, we're ordering these to order. If you want one, now's the time.

And I swear to Jebas, if I hear anymore about Miley Cyrus' naked back (oh, heavens no!), I'm going to punch one of the Jonas Brothers in the neck.

- Because I can.

Quote of the Day

"Ah, brave new world, that has such putzes in it."
-The Joker, from Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)

Looking for a Fight

By sohmer, May 06 2008, 02:36 PM

For the past year or so, I've been searching for a non-profit organization to get involved with, in support of a cause I believe in. I've narrowed it down to two options, the first being the energy crisis and the second being children's literacy.

Getting children around the world to read more is important, but I find myself leaning more towards our energy and fuel issues, of which there are many. I firmly believe that a healthy portion of the world's ills could be cured, or at the very least treated, should we eliminate our dependence on foreign oil. Past that, we should be working towards eliminated our dependence on oil.

Identifiying an issue was the first part, it's the next I'm having problems with. What can I do, what can Blind Ferret Do, what can our combined audience of a few million readers do?

That's the question, and for that, I turn once again to you. What should we be doing as a community? What can we do to promote awareness for this issue? What can we do to personally work on alternate energy sources?

Let me know your thoughts in the forums.

In the meantime, however, I highly recommend heading over to theoildrum.com. The site was introduced to me by Jeff very recently, and it's been an addictive and enlightening read, updated daily.

If you're as concerned about your kids fighting wars for limited natural resources or living through a worldwide recession that makes the Great Depression look like an off day as I am, it's time to get educated.

I'd get down from my soap box now, except that I like it up here.

It makes me feel tall.

- Because I can.

Quote of the Day

"When I was a kid, they used to tell me that I could be anything I wanted to be, no matter what... and maybe I am insane, I don't know, but I still believe that."
-Charles Farmer, from The Astronaut Farmer (2006)

Why My Friday...

By sohmer, May 02 2008, 03:28 PM

…is better than yours.

I happened to stay up rather late last night (ie, this morning), as I got into a good writing groove. Once you're in 'it', the last thing you want to do is put away your laptop and go to bed.

But, I finally did so around 5am, and got my tired ass out of the house around 9:30, and into the office around 10:15.

On my way to work, Lar called me a couple of times, and hung up on me promptly on both occasions. While Lar and I talk on the phone a couple dozen times a day, it's rare that he calls to prank me.

As such, my first words walking into the office were "Why the %$@%%$ *(%$#%$ %$#%# does Lar keep pranking me?".

I was answered with a giggle, and when I strolled into my office, lo' and behold, the entire deSouza clan (Lar, his wife and 2 daughters) were waiting for me.

If the shock of seeing them all a few hundred kilometers from where they should have been wasn't enough, they also brought me an early gift for my upcoming 30th birthday (I don't want to talk about it – the birthday part).

I can say without a shadow of doubt that this was one of the top 3 presents I have received throughout my entire existence on this planet. I bloody well adore, and I hope my near-weeping hugs to the deSouza's expressed that adequately.

What was this magical gift, you may ask?

It was the official licensed replica of Anduril, Aragorn's sword used in return of the King. I feel the need to inform you that this is no mere prop, but an actual functioning sword that weighs about half as much as I do. The detail, the feel, the thing is simply gorgeous, and sweet Jebas do I love it.

Once we move, I plan on mounting it on a wall directly behind my desk, but until then, I plan on carrying the sword with me wherever I go.

Naturally, I spent the rest of the morning stabbing things and declaring to all that I am, in fact, heir to the throne of Gondor.

And forgetting the sword for a moment, having Lar and his family pop in was the nicest and most welcome surprise I've had in quite some time.

So…how has your Friday been?

- Because I can.

Quote of the Day

"The man who can wield the power of this sword can summon to him an army more deadly than any that walks this earth. Put aside the ranger. Become who you were born to be."
-Erond, from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)

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