The Bestofme Symphony

Here we are with the first-ever hosting here at WOLves of the Bestofme Symphony, that eclectic collection of oldies-but-goodies from blogs all over. Without further ado, here they are for your perusal!

We start off with some poetry from John Barker

Next, Simon's on about the latest scourge of the internet - email rage.

Then Jim Peacock chimes in with Hunting Todd, A short story with three different endings
Anecdote: I received an email from an actual Todd McCallum. He'd done a Google search on his name to see what was out there. He enjoyed the story but he's going to avoid doing Google searches on his name now.

Harvey Olson has a silly answer to a stupid question on the Northwestern University admission application.

Blog: Interested-Participant
Having never been comfortable with my understanding of what "shock probation" means, the
following story provides some welcome explanation.

It's cool and gray today and roses and orchids are once again in
bloom. Yesterday I watched iridescent bubbles glide across
the water pot as I sipped afternoon coffee under the patio umbrella.

So this post seems appropriate to my mood today:
WednesdayAfternoon

King of Fools
The Knot Man Is Crying

Vote For Me
By Stephen Macklin
Hold the Mayo
I don't think my campaign has gotten nearly the exposure it deserves.

Sexsomnia
Description: Essentially, sexsomnia describes a condition in which people engage in sexual activities while asleep.

Name: Susie
Address: http://pp.mu.nu
Occupation: Movie Theater Manager
Brief Description: It could be worse, it could be....oh.

Gary Cruse
The Owner's Manual
http://gcruse.typepad.com
What's going on with my email?
Strange happenings in cyberspace.

Seal Beach to Balboa, Ca.
While my blog, unique in the Bloggerverse I believe, has a national focus, especially in its growing list of links, my personal bike riding experiences occur in Southern California.
The reason is this: I Live there. :-)
This is a ride I took along the beaches of Orange County last year.

Wayne Hurlbert
Blog: Blog Business World
A sad tale of a business that could have been
I was once a business partner, in what would have been a great new roller derby league in Florida.

Here are some submissions from Mac-a-ro-nies:
#1

#2

#3
Sincerely, J.G. (Mac Diva)

Here's my song parody blog submission from Dec. 1, 2003:
Oh, What A Mis'rable Failure (to be sung to "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin')
Madeleine Begun Kane a/k/a Mad Kane

Entry Title: Impeccable Timing
I look back on Al Gore's monumental global warming speech, delivered in the dead of one of the coldest
winters in recent history.
Is the Government Responsible for Your Protection? (Part II)
Post Permalink: (It's Blogsnot - the link may be hinkey, but it will definitely get you to the right archive page.)
Kevin Baker, The Smallest Minority
It is an exposition on one reason WHY there is (and should be) a right to arms, and what the "proper role of government" is in relation to protecting the safety of citizens. This post won the Truth Laid Bear's inaugural New Blog Showcase competition (6/2/03) shortly after I started my blog last May. It's a piece (along with Part I) that I'm particularly proud of.

Title: New Years Day 2
Subject: Hotel related woes
Author: Robert

Update: this one got lost!
It's not mine. It's Dear God Damn Diary's (author: B2) guide to the
Democratic presidential nominees:

http://www.weirdsmobile.com/b/archives/001973.html

Ah, nostalgia. Remember Clark's turtleneck sweaters?

Ilyka

Please note: ALL entries have been included, regardless of whether they reflect my personal views. TWS

Comments

[Steve]

Those are really cool. I am trying to put together a permanent collection of posts like these (peoples favorite old posts) at http://www.bestposts.com

Everyone is invited to submit any of their posts.

[feste]

Rats! I sent the archive url not the post:

Please correct:

http://www.foolsblog.com/archives/000460.html

thanks!

[ilyka]

Please note: ALL entries have been included

Really? Mine's missing. Sent it to bestofme-AT-jpeacock.net on Saturday, April 3, at 18:20 CST.