Thoughts on Benny

My Alma mater Oregon State University is the home of Benny Beaver. This is the Benny I remember from my college days at OSU. He's sweet, he's cute and he is much more likely to make you laugh with his goofy smile than cause worry about him biting you.

This is the Benny Logo they use today. He's a lean, mean, beaver machine. He charges at his opponents and causes tremendous fear of biting.

For the record I've never been much a fan of the "new Benny" but I am a fan of winning football games and smelling roses, and if "new Benny" means more success on the football field that I say, "Move over Sailor Benny, you've been replaced!"

Last week OSU introduced Benny Jr which they hope will appeal to "younger fans." He is sporty, sweet and fun-loving and reminds me a bit of the Benny of my college days.

Whichever Benny inspires the team to kick ass is just fine with me. I'll be cheering today and hoping that Arizona is terrorized by the Beavers!

The Dog Breed Test

You Are a Boxer

You are playful and energetic. You bring joy to everyone who crosses your path. You are hyper to the point of being a comedian. Everyone is wondering what you will do next. You energy can get the better of you if you're not careful. You can have a destructive streak when you're bored. You're very strong willed and powerful. You get you way without even trying to.

What Breed of Dog Are You?

Tea Test

You Are Chai Tea

There are many subtle sides to your personality. You are difficult to decode. You are a complex and deep individual. You have many nuanced beliefs, and your mood frequently changes. You are a creative and expressive person. You draw your inspiration from the whole world. You enjoy exotic food, music, and travel. Your tastes are very international.

What Kind of Tea Are You?

Beagle Armor

Barney showing off his new raincoat which will surely keep him dry and warm this winter.

Chalk Talk

Saw this on our morning walk. This is the home that has the gigantic "No Dogs" sign in front, which I always steer Barney past. I guess they decided to take it to a new level by pulling the poop onto the sidewalk and then drawing around it with chalk. Seriously?

The Boob Nickname Quiz

Thank goodness they have a quiz for this cause I have been stumped for years!

You Should Call Your Boobs

Trinidad & Tobago

What Should You Nickname Your Boobs?

The Latte Test

You Are a Cinnamon Latte

Deep down, you are a sensitive soul. You just want to be loved and appreciated. You may have a spicy attitude, but you're all sweetness on the inside. You are dependable and loyal. You have your life together, and you're able to be there for other people. You like nothing more than a warm, cozy house filled with friends and loved ones.

What Flavor Latte Are You?

3 Wheelin for Beers

On my way to the grocery store yesterday morning I encountered a man (a full grown one) riding a tricycle at the top of my street. I yielded to him as he made his way around the traffic circle all the while wondering, "What the F*#k?"

My question may have been answered when I saw this video on Citizen Rain today. Apparently there was a tricycle race down Queen Anne hill yesterday afternoon which also involved beer consumption.



My thought after watching this video, "Damn I wish I had a tricycle, and thank God I don't."

The 6th Food Group

Cheese that doesn't require refrigeration!?! Meat that comes in a can!?! Some things just don't make sense and that is especially true when it comes to food. I decided years ago that there should be a 6th food group for all of the foods that can't be easily qualified in any of the traditional food groups. Kat, Don and I were discussing this over dinner last night and started making a list of foods that qualify for classification in the 6th food group. Our list, in alphabetical order, with hyperlinks:

Bologna
Bubble Tea
Cheese Whiz
Cool Whip
French Fried Onions
Fruit Cake
Hamburger Helper
Hot Dogs
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Jello
Macaroni & Cheese
Maraschino Cherries
Meat Pies
Marmite
Marshmallow Fluff
Mincemeat
Minute Rice
Powered Gravy
Pudding Snack Cups (unrefrigerated)
Soy Milk
Spam
Tongue Loaf
Twinkies, Ding Dongs and all other Hostess products
Vegemite
Velveeta
Vienna Sausage

When searching for the links for the items above I was shocked at how many of these treasures are manufactured by Kraft. The marketing professional in me couldn't help but think that maybe they should consider a new tag line - "Kraft: producing all your 6th food group favorites for 105 years" or "Kraft: where odd food is born." I may have to send them an email with my suggestion.

I eat foods some of the food that I classify in the 6th food group, in fact a few of the items listed are favorites of mine. I believe that life wouldn't be complete without many of the things on this list; cause, Cool Whip is just yum, it is fascinating to watch Velveeta melt and nothing cures a bad day like a box of Mac & Cheese.

Don sent me this link this morning to a few additional items which certainly need to be considered, proof that we have just begun exploring the world of the 6th food group. What food treasures do you think should be added to the list?

Dog Park Action

This is the extent of the action for Barney at the dog park today. Barney found the least muddy area and stood there, refusing to move, and observed the action.