My Dog Wears Diapers

Contrary to what the title may suggest, this post is borne of my frustration with the great spigot in the sky. The summer of 2009 will go down as being marked by one of the worst droughts in Texas history. But I, single-handedly and without provocation by personal acquaintance or government authority, ended it. read more…

Ok, so I probably owe an explanation. First things first: The inspiration for this site’s name—and, likely, its overall tone—was our dog, Monroe. He’s pictured to the left; as you can clearly see, he does wear diapers. It’s a requirement, I’m afraid, since he’ll otherwise hose down everything in the house, owners included. Having to change diapers on a dog gives one on odd perspective on things.

Secondly, I had previously blogged through this site, which is now in a state of dormancy. It was more of a professional site, but I found myself writing rarely on professional matters, so I made the call to separate business from pleasure. read more…

If you haven’t heard by now, the grandaddy of theme-park chains, Six Flags, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to a letter posted online by the company’s CEO, much of the reason has to do with them “inheriting” $2.4 billion in debt “from the previous management team.” I understand they simply want to shed or reorganize their debt load, but since bankruptcy typically involves a little introspection into the way an organization does business, I have a suggestion. read more…