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First MLB game and it’s in a box. Did I mention I love my...

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:22:59 -0400

First MLB game and it’s in a box. Did I mention I love my job/company? (Taken with instagram)

The people go on forever! (Taken with instagram)

Sun, 06 May 2012 16:03:52 -0400

The people go on forever! (Taken with instagram)

Fun day on the Mission. (Taken with instagram)

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:59:49 -0400

Fun day on the Mission. (Taken with instagram)

I missed breakfast so I’m doing breakfast and second...

Sat, 05 May 2012 14:08:50 -0400

I missed breakfast so I’m doing breakfast and second breakfast at the same time. (Taken with instagram)

Tumblr = Spoileriffic

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:58:52 -0400

I’m probably going to unfollow a ton of Tumblrs now. Why might you ask? Because I’m already seeing a ton of animated gifs from Avengers spoiling shit. Even though I’ve seen it, I want nothing to do with any blogs who will spoil that for others or spoil something in the future for me.

I blogged about this roughly a year ago. It’s the reason I rarely log into the tumblr dashboard anymore.

mishasminions: IT’S IRONIC THAT THEY’RE LIFERUINERS

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:06:50 -0400

mishasminions:

IT’S IRONIC THAT THEY’RE LIFERUINERS

“Do you seriously think I’d explain my master-stroke...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:41 -0400

“Do you seriously think I’d explain my master-stroke if there remained the slightest chance of you affecting its outcome? I did it thirty-five minutes ago.”

Sorry I couldn’t resist myself when I saw the picture.

afragmentcastadrift:

From Colossal Art & Design - Whimsical Street Art by Filthy Luker

commanderspock: They told me the big black Lab’s name was...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:50:38 -0400

commanderspock:

They told me the big black Lab’s name was Reggie, as I looked at him lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really friendly. I’d only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone waves when you pass them on the street.

But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my new life here, and I thought a dog couldn’t hurt. Give me someone to talk to. And I had just seen Reggie’s advertisement on the local news. The shelter said they had received numerous calls right after, but they said the people who had come down to see him just didn’t look like “Lab people,” whatever that meant. They must’ve thought I did.

But at first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes and a sealed letter from his previous owner.

See, Reggie and I didn’t really hit it off when we got home. We struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to give him to adjust to his new home). Maybe it was the fact that I was trying to adjust, too. Maybe we were too much alike.

I saw the sealed envelope. I had completely forgotten about that. “Okay, Reggie,” I said out loud, “let’s see if your previous owner has any advice.”
____________ _________ _________ _________

To Whomever Gets My Dog:

Well, I can’t say that I’m happy you’re reading this, a letter I told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie’s new owner. I’m not even happy writing it. He knew something was different.

So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you bond with him and he with you.

First, he loves tennis balls. The more the merrier. Sometimes I think he’s part squirrel, the way he hoards them. He usually always has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn’t done it yet. Doesn’t matter where you throw them, he’ll bound after them, so be careful. Don’t do it by any roads.

Next, commands. Reggie knows the obvious ones —-“sit,” “stay,” “come,” “heel.”

He knows hand signals, too: He knows “ball” and “food” and “bone” and “treat” like nobody’s business.

Feeding schedule: twice a day, regular store-bought stuff; the shelter has the brand.

He’s up on his shots. Be forewarned: Reggie hates the vet. Good luck getting him in the car. I don’t know how he knows when it’s time to go to the vet, but he knows.

Finally, give him some time. It’s only been Reggie and me for his whole life. He’s gone everywhere with me, so please include him on your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat, and he doesn’t bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and me most especially.

And that’s why I need to share one more bit of info with you…His name’s not Reggie. He’s a smart dog, he’ll get used to it and will respond to it, of that I have no doubt. But I just couldn’t bear to give them his real name. But if someone is reading this … well it means that his new owner should know his real name. His real name is “Tank.” Because, that is what I drive.

I told the shelter that they couldn’t make “Reggie” available for adoption until they received word from my company commander. You see, my parents are gone, I have no siblings, no one I could’ve left Tank with .. and it was my only real request of the Army upon my deployment to Iraq, that they make one phone call to the shelter … in the “event” … to tell them that Tank could be put up for adoption. Luckily, my CO is a dog-guy, too, and he knew where my platoon was headed. He said he’d do it personally. And if you’re reading this, then he made good on his word.

Tank has been my family for the last six years, almost as long as the Army has been my family. And now I hope and pray that you make him part of your family, too, and that he will adjust and come to love you the same way he loved me.

If I have to give up Tank to keep those terrible people from coming to the US I am glad to have done so. He is my example of service and of love. I hope I honored him by my service to my country and comrades.

All right, that’s enough. I deploy this evening and have to drop this letter off at the shelter. Maybe I’ll peek in on him and see if he finally got that third tennis ball in his mouth.

Good luck with Tank. Give him a good home, and give him an extra kiss goodnight - every night - from me.

Thank you,

Paul Mallory
____________ _________ _________ _______

I folded the letter and slipped it back in the envelope. Sure, I had heard of Paul Mallory, everyone in town knew him, even new people like me. Local kid, killed in Iraq a few months ago and posthumously earning the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies. Flags had been at half-mast all summer.

I leaned forward in my chair and rested my elbows on my knees, staring at the dog.

“Hey, Tank,” I said quietly.

The dog’s head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes bright.

“C’mere boy.”

He was instantly on his feet, his nails clicking on the hardwood floor. He sat in front of me, his head tilted, searching for the name he hadn’t heard in months. “Tank,” I whispered.

His tail swished.

I kept whispering his name, over and over, and each time, his ears lowered, his eyes softened, and his posture relaxed as a wave of contentment just seemed to flood him. I stroked his ears, rubbed his shoulders, buried my face into his scruff and hugged him.

“It’s me now, Tank, just you and me. Your old pal gave you to me.” Tank reached up and licked my cheek.

“So whatdaya say we play some ball?” His ears perked again.

“Yeah? Ball? You like that? Ball?”

Tank tore from my hands and disappeared into the next room. And when he came back, he had three tennis balls in his mouth.”

(x)

Amazing

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:03:58 -0400

Amazing

MUNCHKIN! (Taken with instagram)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:41:08 -0400

MUNCHKIN! (Taken with instagram)

Crazy colors and shapes scrabble. (Taken with instagram)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:40:04 -0400

Crazy colors and shapes scrabble. (Taken with instagram)

Metal Gear Solid Cyborg Ninja You know this ships in May…...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:34:10 -0400

Metal Gear Solid Cyborg Ninja

You know this ships in May… and my Birthday is in May… Just sayin’

Reblog this if you want someone to put a fictional character you remind them of in your inbox.

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:15:19 -0400

jennirl:

danfaust:

zgulliksen:

DO IT.

This will no doubt end badly…but, why not?

sure, i’ll play

Getting on the train late. That’s how I roll.

Wow this dude had a tent. (Taken with instagram)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:37:14 -0400

Wow this dude had a tent. (Taken with instagram)

Mmmm carbs… (Taken with instagram)

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:49:08 -0400

Mmmm carbs… (Taken with instagram)

Taken with instagram

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:46:11 -0400

Taken with instagram

16 bit - Game of Thrones!

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:06:32 -0400

16 bit - Game of Thrones!

Book 12 of the fiftyfiftyme Challenge: X-Men Season One I...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:59:59 -0400

Book 12 of the fiftyfiftyme Challenge: X-Men Season One

I honestly thought I wasn’t going to care about this book. After reading it I’m glad that Angela sent it my way so that I could. Jamie McKelvie’s art is getting better all of the time. This was one of the first times that his action didn’t look stiff.

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Movie 12 of the fiftyfiftyme challenge - Drive This movie...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:06 -0400

Movie 12 of the fiftyfiftyme challenge - Drive

This movie officially put me on the Ryan Gosling train. Seriously awesome. I can’t even really put into words how much I enjoyed this movie.

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Movie 11 of the fiftyfiftyme challenge - 8mm Say what you will...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:06 -0400

Movie 11 of the fiftyfiftyme challenge - 8mm

Say what you will about Nicholas Cage and Joel Schumacher, but they came together to make one damn fine movie. This certainly ranks high on the list of movies you might only watch once. It covers a very taboo subject of snuff films, what rich people can really do, and the justification one needs to dole out their own version of justice.

It really is a downward spiral that gets crazier and crazier. Honestly I forgot Schumacher was the director when going to write this (I actually thought it was Polanski). If you like dark and gritty movies like I do, this is another sure fire hit. One of the best scenes is when Cage is looking for a reason to completely go off the rails. It’s pretty amazing.

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