Though the days of ancient Egyptians have passed, their pyramids still amaze our simple minds.

Hail, to the sun god Ra.

Though the days of the ancient Mayans have passed, their knowledge and their calender still baffle, but intrigue us.

When will the world end?

Though the days of modern man have come and gone, their architecture still stands upon on our lands. They are a symbol of a past we will never truly understand, like all of the great civilizations before us.

Will we be the last?

As I was tromping through the rain forest in Costa Rica last week, I came upon this very beautiful snake. Luckily, being fluent in Snake after my 4 year stint in the University of Hell, we were able to have quite a chat. I sat down under his tree and poured us both a glass of tea.

Maniac Gone Awry: So, what’s going on, Mr. Snake?
Snake: Nuttin much, just hanging around mon.
MGA: Do you always speak in a Jamaican accent?
Snake: As a matter a fact I do. That be where I from.
MGA: Well, how in the world did you end up here?
Snake: Hopped aboard a sailing ship, I did. Brought along my family for some travelin.
MGA: So you are just here on vacation?
Snake: Sure be! Beautiful ain’t it?
MGA: Very beautiful indeed. May I meet your family?
Snake: No, no, mon. They a shy bunch. Don’t like meetin no stranger you know.
MGA: I understand. So where will you be going next?
Snake: Can’t say I know. Maybe Brazil. Africa. Where you from, mon?
MGA: Columbia, South Carolina.
Snake: Can I hitch a ride with ya?
MGA: I’d say sure, but the only place for you would be the Zoo.
Snake: The ZOO???!!! Why I NEVER!!

And that was pretty much how our conversation ended. Mr. Snake was too worked up, couldn’t talk no more, so he slithered away. And I never met his wonderful family.

Reporting from Planet Zurgolopia

98% percent of Zurgolopians agree that purple is by far the coolest color in the whole wide world. The other 2% were reported to be sadly color blind. However, they were also reported saying that if they could discern the different colors, they were sure that purple would be their favorite color besides gray, grey, and well, gray.

The cool Zurgolopian glasses were a gift from Sygoat Tymesean, and happen to be a current fad. All the kids love it!! Don’t you??

And for all you wondering about the weather this time a year – well, it’s absolutely fabulous!! Book your vacation today by contacting your local Planet Tourist Office.

Reporting from Planet Zurgolopia
This is a Maniac Gone Awry

Grandma # 1
VS
Grandma # 2

Currently taking bets, ladies and gentlemen.

I just know that I would not like to get in the middle of them.  Or piss them off.  Those stares are brutal.

Grandma #1

Grandma #2

The above picture shows one of the good things that comes of a rainy, muggy day in Columbia. It was awfully pretty; you kinda had to be there to appreciate it. I kept waiting for some big monster to come swimming toward me, but that would have been too cool for Columbia.

THE LOOK  . . .

My spoon had misbehaved, so I had to pull it aside and give it a talking to. It promised to never do what it did EVER again. Some spoons never learn. Sigh.