SteveThe Owl

Just when you didn't think you needed it, a Tickle Me Elmo update! A friend of mine pointed this out to me: And if you think that's weird, take a look at what they did to Furby! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lNfBZTz2xQ Disturbing, yet strangely amusing...

I believe PETA's raison d'etre essentially is a good one. I find it problematic, however, when they go far enough into left field to end up losing sight of what they're doing. In essence, I find they're uncompromising where it comes to animal rights (right and meet so to do) but they make creative compromises and rationalizations where their relating to fellow humans are concerned. By the way, why aren't the newest attack ads the Conservatives pitted against Stephane Dion more like this? Just wondering...

'nuff said. Seriously, I find the whole cruelty-to-animals debate is rife with a great deal more ambiguity than is readily apparent -- and no, I'm not excusing any of the excesses undertaken in the food or pet or cosmetics industries -- but doesn't this muddy the waters a little more? You know... the whole medium/message thing?

Wow, I used to go to that place years ago and it was nothing like this. What a shame. Cool ideas in the entirely wrong hands...

The real question is, What is the Most Annoying Sound in the World?

Estimated to have consumed over 75,000 litres of beer (math done by Ottawa poet Stephen Brockwell one night at Mavericks). Share birthday with Walter Matthau, Jimmy Carter, Julie Andrews, Mark McGwire, and Vladimir Putin. Descendant of Captain Bligh of the Bounty. Lost virginity in a trailer home.

I was hoping to make it (just a ten-minute walk from my place) but I've been down the past week with a nasty chest infection. If you don't mind I'll stay home and sip bourbon and brandy. Have Fun!

It was an awesome story -- I grabbed ten copies for my own files. Nice work kitkat! :thumbup: Hoot-fookin'-hoot!

Girl in green cap, whispered to friend in pink top: "Does it really turn him on when I tell him we're cops?"

The Dusty Owl Reading Series Present Oni the Haitian Sensation Sunday 21 January 7pm The Lookout Bar 41 York Street, Ottawa No Cover If you haven't been hearing the buzz about Oni the Haitian Sensation's new book Ghettostocracy . . . where have you been? For our first reading of the new year, we're pleased to be bringing back our friend Oni to rock the mike with readings from the first book of poetry published by a black woman in Ottawa. This book ranges from Ottawa winters to the streets of New York to the harsh realities of South Central Los Angeles, and delivers powerful, rhythmic, and moving poetry. Her mentor George Elliott Clarke has called Ghettostocracy "an unforgettable book by an inimitable, drop-dead gorgeous artiste." Her performances are electric, her personality is infectious, and her poetry will make you laugh, cry, and think. Come hear what the fuss is about! Due to ongoing repairs at our usual venue Swizzles Bar & Grill, this reading will be happening at The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street (around the side and up the stairs) here in sunny Ottawa After the reading, as always, there will be an open mike for anyone who wants to bring poems, stories, or songs, and Dusty's famous Object of Desire contest. See you there!

Listening to it right now, warming up for tonight. Nice... nice work all around. Thanks guys! Thanks bradm!

...see you there.

You possess a profound wisdom, paisley.

I read about this but it's overcast in Ottawa tonight... I think it's supposed to be a little nicer tomorrow... Besides, it's been ten years since I've seen a cool comet.

But I'm gonna be in Ottawa for nero... Oh, sorry. That one wasn't for me. Seriously, bradm's absolutely right. This is an awesome band and they deserve your love and support

I'm gonna... I'm gonna. You'll be in my thoughts most of all of the time.

If you're in Toronto and can't get to Ottawa for nero tonight, go see this SoulJazz. Awesome. :thumbup: :thumbup:

The only piece of 'formal' clothing I have is my wife's wedding veil. She's not letting me bring it tonight. I'll see if I can find some sort of a dress at Phase 2, but I don't think I'll have time...

Dude -- belated happy birthday! Hope the coming year is productive, fun, happy and healthy for you and yours. See ya over the weekend!

Are they sure Trey's gonna make it?

My wife got us nero tickets. I got us Bytowne memberships. And Turned On a bio of Henry Rollins. I'm not sure if we're even...

Are tickets still available at Mavericks? I've had mine for a couple months, but I've been telling friends about it and that they can get their tickets in advance from the bar... But have I sent them down a blind alley? And if I have, how do I atone?

Nosegay.

I've been there. Hurts like hell. I know it hurts. Blessings...

Geez... first James Brown, now this. What a crappy week.