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Pizza at play.

Has there ever been a greedier toy pig?

Joke o' the day.

What came out when the kid put the fake coin in the vending machine?

The manager!

OY!

This weekend's cuisine.

Every weekend, I like to order in and just graze on whatever I get throughout the weekend. Sure, it's not cheap, or particularly healthy, but at least I'm getting a "home-cooked" meal, since I can barely boil water.

This weekend: Indian

Now, please excuse the spelling, as it seems to be different at every Indian restaurant.

Aloo Mattar Gobi: Cauliflower, peas, and potatoes in a sauce of sorts
Navratan Korma: Veggies in a light tomato cream sauce
Shaiai Ponir: Home-made cheese cubes in a tomato cream sauce.
Naan: Bread
Mango Lassi: A thick drink made with mango and yogurt. It's so freaking good that words almost fail me.

So after two meals, most of the food is still left. This place offers amazing portions!

I'm still very concerned about pizza. Talking to more online friends. It's either an allergy or a nervous condition/loneliness. She goes to the vet on Tuesday, so I'll update as soon as I know more.

Poor thing. She's so sweet.

Blog envy.

Bitchalicious.

Hot design. Truthful words. Hunt for hilarity with those "let's catch up" e-mails that go around. You know, the ones that ask you what your favorite food is or if you like your underwear to go up your ass or around it.

I love those surveys.

Oh, and favorite food, these days I'm on an Indian rampage. Underwear? Around the ass, thanks.

Joke this.

Where did the General keep his armies?

In his sleevies!

SCORE!

The pizza eats itsself.

So I'm a little (or a lot) concerned about kitty pizza. At 4, she's not exactly a kitty, but there's no reason for her to be going bald.

I'll try to post a pic later, but I've discovered two bald patches on her little body. One (about the length of my hand and two inches across) on her back and another (about one square inch) on her tummy.

I know she's doing this herself because I've witnessed it.

pizza: Man, I'm starving. What's to eat?
daniello: Not your fur.
pizza: Maybe I'll eat some fur.
daniello: Not your fur.
pizza: Here I go (ripping of fur and eating)
daniello: You're grounded!
pizza: No, you're grounded!

And so on...why would a cat pull her own fur out and eat it?

JBz...oh hell no.

With much disappointment, I bring you sad news about a new candy/food product I tried today.

They're called JBz. Presumably, the JB stands for Jelly Belly and I have no idea what the z stands for. They're little chocolate pieces (think M&Ms) inside flavored shells featuring Jelly Belly flavors.

Sounds great? Think again. They may look innocent enough, but...



Grape Jelly Belly? Fabooooo!
Grape JBz? Horrifying!

Juicy Pear Jelly Belly? The best!
Juicy Pear JBZ: A visit with the dentist's hairy arm tastes better.

Licorice Jelly Belly: Nice!
Licorice JBz: Kill me before I harm others!

So, in summary, do not ever consume JBz without the necessary precautions, including a large glass of water or milk, and some absorbent bread to wash the taste out of your mouth.

Bad joke of the day.

It's time for today's bad joke of the day:

What's brown and sticky?

A stick!

Take a moment to compose yourself after that gem.

Another day, another cup o' joe.

Can't start the day without a nice, smooth cup of coffee. Half and half and three Sweet and Lows, thanks!

I don't understand people who don't consume caffeine, either because they don't like it or they think it's bad. I think caffeine is a wonderful blessing.

That's right, I'm talking about you - Mr. I'll take a decaf at 10 in the morning. No, no caffeine for me, I don't like the way it makes me feel. I'm a good person.

Do you like the way breathing feels? How about if I punch you, how does that make you feel?

Whoops, sorry...still haven't had the coffee yet.

If someone needs something really badly, how come they often use a strange form of the word to express it.

For example. I need coffee vs. I needs my coffee. I guess I fall under the latter, I needs my coffe, if that expresses the need in a stronger manner.

My sister just called me a rotten egg. I think I'm a good egg.

The coffee in this office is beyond bad. It smells bad. It's the wrong color. It tastes bad. Is it wrong if I lose respect for someone because they drink the coffee from the office, instead of getting it from somewhere else? I mean, really, can't they taste? Don't they know the double injustice that's happening?

1. They are doing a bad thing to their taste buds
2. By consuming the coffee, they are sending the office a message that people are drinking it, and please buy more!

Ok - coffee time.

You're free now.

Some of the best advice I've ever been given is about to be revealed...

"If you're a creative, you have the freedom to be as crazy as you want."

Guess what? It's true.

I'm not talking about the kind of crazy where one might carry an axe around the office, or drink Windex for lunch, but the kind of crazy that reflects who you are as a person.

If you're a good, original copywriter, you probably are a little bit crazy. C'mon. Admit it! You're among friends here.

The truth is that creative thinking and writing (in certain contexts) are respected in the business world, and the business world has given creatives the reputation as being a little bit crazy. I've often heard about people having to tippy-toe around creatives to get what they need. And no one ever responded to that person and said "hey, a creative has no right to be so darned...well...creative!" Of course I would personally never want to put anyone in a situation where they are scared of me...Does that sound believable?

I'll define the parameters more later. But in the meantime, know that if you are a creative and can design or write, you have earned the right to express your personality in a creative way. Be cranky. Be funny. Be bold. Make no sense if you want! Say things that provoke thought and make people laugh. You've earned it. Live out loud.

Congratulations and welcome to the club. Please use your power responsibly.

Lets start with the basics.

Coffee. A very good idea. Drink as needed.

So what's to blog about?

After much thinking, I have decided this is your blog for reading about the following:

• copywriting
• creative writing
• advertising
• marketing
• books and audiobooks
• toys and games
• food and drink
• a lil' pop culture

Stop by lots, won't you?

Meet pizza.

She's my muse.

She's not expecting you, but she's intrigued that you stopped by for a visit. Please stay and have some tea.