Category Archives: Random Stuff

A middle-aged, middle America impression of OccupyWallStreet

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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I’m a middle-aged mutt in this wasteland between the two coasts commonly known as Middle America. Most of the United States lives here, but we rarely — ok never — get asked about important things like politics and the economy. … Continue reading →

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Niggardly

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Yeah, that’s right. I said niggardly*. Did you gasp? How about niggling**? Does that also make you squirm? If you are not gasping, squirming and looking about you nervously, congratulations! Your education has paid off. If you have no idea … Continue reading →

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Was it live or was it Facebook?

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Yesterday, @damnredhead tweeted: “Hey baby, did you show up in my ticker last night or was I just dreaming?” I chuckled quickly and shook my head slowly from side to side like most of her readers probably did. I got … Continue reading →

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Mercedes Benz shoulda hired an English major

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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This is the latest commercial for Mercedes Benz: Ouch! I’m not sure how much money they spent on the special effects, CGI or any of that, but they should have spent more on copywriting. The only copy in the commercial … Continue reading →

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You are wrong, Barack Obama!

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Look what I just got from the Barack Obama campaign in my inbox! They are so wrong about me not being a dog! Seriously, I want a leash. Not that I walk on one anyway, but sure beats another crappy … Continue reading →

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From my point of view or yours?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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I saw this church across the parking lot of a Morris furniture store in Dayton. I was being dragged to go shopping for a new sofa that I didn’t want and I don’t really need, so I was in a … Continue reading →

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How to deal with a bully

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Rufus Dogg
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Warning: This may be offensive to some. I don’t care. When I was about twelve years-old, there was this family of ne’er do-wells who moved into a rental house on Dale Street, between Lafond and Blair in St. Paul. You … Continue reading →

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