The Bastidge- May 31, 2007 Writing like this is what hooked me on reading blogs, and in no small part, why I started blogging lo those many years ago. Don't stop there however. Keep reading each preceeding link. I think you'll like what you read....http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/the_bastige.html This Memorial Day, 2007- May 26, 2007 Looking back over the past four years of Smoke on the Water, this remains my favorite post. I believe in it, and I stand by every word. Then, as now. Sadly though, traitors who seek vainglory and high political office...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/this_memorial_d.html Smoke off the Water- May 20, 2007 Far too much time has passed since a cigar post has been featured here at Smoke on the Water. What! You thought this blog was named for the song! Think again! Someone needs to buy out the nail salon that...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/two_outta_three.html Glad Tidings of Great Joy- May 20, 2007 I left this comment over at Bill Whittle's place, roughly, 'bout ten minutes ago: Welcome back, from just one of the countless blogs you directly inspired. Please accept my sincere thanks for all that your blog was then, and even...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/glad_tidings_of.html Temple of Doom- May 18, 2007 So, Senators Kennedy and McCain come up with a pig of a plan which will by any measure, afford amnesty to some twenty million illegal soon-to-be-voters of the (d)emocrat ilk. All, of course, blessed by a President who, having lost...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/metamorphisis.html In Praise of Greatness- May 15, 2007 Kevin would disagree, but I really don't give a damn. Greatness. Not measured only by his prolific output of posts ranging from the pithy link to the epic dissertation, nor by the thousands upon thousands of comments on those twenty-four-hundred...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/in_praise_of_gr.html The Well Raised Cat- May 13, 2007 As any long time reader of Smoke on the Water would know, my cat Harley is not only the pride o' the fleet, but not only 'cause he's so damn good looking. The big reason is, he's really the lovingest...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/the_well_raised.html Deep in the Heart of Texas- May 11, 2007 Well, that's where it was this past weekend. The Blogmeet, that is. After having been involved in the blogosphere since late '03, I finally managed to find my way to an actualy, by-golly Blogmeet. Now, I've met quite a few...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/deep_in_the_hea.html Lest I Forget- May 9, 2007 Not a chance! Lest I forget the BlownEyes, that is. I enjoyed one helluva good blogmeet this past weekend, in Kerrville, Texas. And I had the pleasure...the distinct pleasure, of meeting a damn good buncha people I'd never met before,...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/lest_i_forget.html Open Carry in Texas- May 9, 2007 Last week, Kim DuToit posted the rare bit with which I disagree. On the subject of the carriage of handguns in Texas, Kim leans towards being against Open Carry. "I know, I know: Im generally not in favor of the...http://smokeonthewater.typepad.com/smokeonthewater/2007/05/open_carry.html |