Category Archives: Random Stuff

What Kenneth Cole knows that you don’t

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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He knows that if you are one of the bloggers and tweeters who are all up in arms about his use of the #egypt hastag in his tweet yesterday, you’re probably not one of his customers. Why? Because you scream … Continue reading →

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Winter and dogs

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Here are some “Winter and Dogs” photos taken during the storms of 2011, mostly because I have not posted photos in so long, but also because a crystal blue sky after a snow/ice storm is probably the most magnificent thing … Continue reading →

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You knew I was a dog before I knew ya. What is love, a #letsblogoff

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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A letter from my dog to me. I found it on my desk when I woke up this morning. Dear you; You asked me what love was last night as you were nuzzling my ears on the sofa, watching the … Continue reading →

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Storytelling vs curating

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Jim Henson’s character “The Storyteller” and his dog. It is what pops into my head when I hear storytelling and it is the standard by which I measure all stories. Probably not fair, but it is what it is. A … Continue reading →

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Maddow Apostrophe-gate rages on unabated

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Despite warnings from the Allied Association of Assorted Punctuation and the Apostrophe Association of America (the real AAA) when her first infraction was discovered on July 26, 2010, Rachel Maddow continues to flagrantly misuse the apostrophe in her on-air titles … Continue reading →

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The Ladders got a ‘makeover’ but didn’t need to

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Something disturbs me greatly at a visceral level about the latest commercial from The Ladders. In his latest email newsletter, Marc Cenedella, Founder & CEO (@cenedella) explained the commercials and the creative process behind it. I still didn’t buy it. … Continue reading →

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Open letter to the people who will eventually buy my house

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Dear people who want to buy my house; Thank you for your interest in taking over the landlord responsibilities of this property I have held for almost thirty years. It has been quite a ride. But before we begin to … Continue reading →

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