Clicking here takes you to the Diptych Set on Flickr – where you can see the rejected pictures!

This is a picture of our melted snowman in our front yard. Whenever I see this, I picture our snowman running naked down the street – a much better fate than melting, really.

The theme of the project is Diptych and the idea is that every week Finn and Ren will each take a picture based on a predetermined theme and then we will display both pictures together on their blogs.

I’ll try my best to keep up with them. 

It had to happen at some point.

CutieDaughter asked me if she could have a Facebook account. Actually, she asked me if I knew why she was getting this message saying that she couldn’t create an account. I quickly realized that it was due to an age restriction.

Facebook TOS states that you have to be 13 or older to use Facebook.

From Facebook Help Center: (http://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=16109)

What happens if my child creates an account and they are under 13 years old?

Facebook requires its users to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account. Providing false information to create an account is a violation of our Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.

Applicable laws may give parents the right to access personal information their child has provided before Facebook follows its policy of promptly deleting such accounts. If you are aware of your underage child having an account on Facebook, you can show them how to delete their account by having them log into their profile and following this link.

If you would like to report an underage user (under 13 years of age), please do so here. We will promptly delete the account of any underage user that is reported to us through this form.

Alternatively, you can submit a request to Facebook here. Please be aware that you will be required to submit a notarized statement declaring your rights as a parent or guardian immediately upon using this form.

So naturally I’m torn between letting her have an account I would monitor, telling her that the TOS says she can’t and run the risk she opens one without my knowledge, letting her do it but then reporting her and all her underage friends…

So, what would the Internet do (WWTID)? Time for some assvice people… Go!

Homemade Caramel ButterScotch Cheesecake.

I get a whole bunch of spam comments around here. Most of the time, I just delete the comments after going through them – I blame my OCD but it helps me catch a few of real comments in there, yes I’m looking at you Ren by the way.

Anyways, spammers are getting craftier by the day.

Some appeal to my love of dumb questions:

Why is a square meal served on round plates?
from Affiliate Network, on “The one that sends Child Services to my house*”

It would be too hard to eat the meal if it was under a round plate.

That’s So COOL…who knew ?
from Education, on “Diptych – Bold“

Well, not you that’s for sure.

Some appeal to my know-it-all side:

I’m looking for 3d animation software programs without breaking the bank. I’ve come across maya, 3dmax and 3dmagix so far Whos got a review for 3dmagix? I’m into cartoon animation so which program is suitable for me? Jeffrey D
from raffaelo, on “Hey look who’s posting around 23h30*“

I don’t know. Damn.

Most appeal to my vanity:

I read a few topics. I respect your work and added blog to favorites.
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You’re my new BFF.

Really like this post, thanks for writing.
from hib bathroom mirrors, on “Blackmail“

I’ll hook you up with my CutieDaughter, Son.

Very interesting and amusing subject. I read with great pleasure.
from cheapest generic cialis, on “I am not from around here“

In Russia, pleasure reads you.

Super information,I have Digged this site to my seo list for future and will keep a eye on your other posts.
from ubotstudio, on “Regenerating… 25%“

Well, I do write timeless pieces. I posted this one in November 2008

Some want to “contribute” nudge-nudge wink-wink:

hey this blog is great. I’m glad I came by this blog. Maybe I can contribute in the near future. PM ME on Yahoo AmandaLovesYou702
from Cherrie Jahosky, on “They Keep Killing Suzie“

Bow-chicka-Wow-wow!

hey this blog is great. I’m glad I came by this blog. Maybe I can contribute in the near future. PM ME on Yahoo AmandaLovesYou702
from George Sester, on “They Keep Killing Suzie“

WTF? Is Amanda a girl or a guy? Aaaargh! Oh, those are actually for the Author, so it’s all good for me. Dodged that bullet.

Of course, some don’t try at all:

ocljlwijlmcds
from ocljlwijlmcds on “Wonder More“

I mean really? You just write your name as a comment? Lame.

And finally, some try way too hard:

Thanks for posting this article. I’m definitely frustrated with struggling to search out relevant and brilliant commentary on this subject. Everybody now goes to the very far extremes to either drive home their viewpoint that either: everyone else in the planet is wrong, or two that everyone but them does not really understand the situation. Many thanks for your succinct, applicable insight.
from pub height dining set, on “’stache“

That’s right. I am the expert on sticking a mustache on a cow.

This is kind of a rebirth edition. With pictures / graphics. Enjoy.

• The Phoenix: So Hilly decided to reinvent herself. I can’t wait to see what she’ll do next. Just so you know, I’m totally stealing the Hilly Sundays and making them Mikey Sundays. I kid, I kid. I never blog on Sundays anymore.

• The Dark Phoenix: I’m thinking about this. Again. I already did this and that, so I’m thinking about making it official. Again. Feel free to gimme your thoughts, opinions and assvice.

• The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. In one Age, called the Third Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose. The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning. So I completely missed the release of Gathering Storm, the 12th (and final) book in the Wheel of time series. Well, true to the Robert Jordan experience, the final book has now become a three book saga. So the ending is really a beginning. As it should be, I guess.

• Galaxies are Colliding: I look good in black.

In a slightly modified Call of Cthulhu tradition, I’ll keep the last two bullets for myself – the madness is here and I’m not going down without a fight.

That is not dead which can eternal lie.
And with strange aeons even death may die.

Clicking here takes you to the Diptych Set on Flickr – where you can see the rejected pictures!

The theme of the project is Diptych and the idea is that every week Finn and Ren will each take a picture based on a predetermined theme and then we will display both pictures together on their blogs.

I’ll try my best to keep up with them.