My good Twitter friend, Samuel Clemons, the world’s most charming narcissistic ferret, scooped me on my The End is Near today.
I encourage you all to read about it in Sammy’s own words at Sarcastic Sam, where we find out just how Sam’s infamous Uncle Freddie plays into this whole scenario. I also recommend following him on Twitter at @Samuel_Clemons.
Female salon owner keeps robber as sex slave, feeding him only Viagra
By ANI | ANI – Wed, Jul 13, 2011
London, July 13 (ANI): A Russian man who tried to rob a hair salon got more than what he had bargained for when the female shop owner, a karate black belt, overpowered him, stripped him naked, and for the next three days, used him as a sex slave to ‘teach him a lesson’ – force feeding him Viagra to keep the lesson going.
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I predict Olga will get a book deal and be cast as a villain in the next Bond film. Victor will join the John Wayne Bobbitt acting company and star in films with Rosie O’Donnell.
Blogs and Articles
An interview with Yours Truly about my cowgirl days. Ellie Ann Soderstrom had a chat with me in conjunction with the release of Cowboys and Aliens. I’d like to think it was the Western aspects that made her think of me rather than the alien themes. 
An Interview with a Cowgirl, But No Alien
Happy Anniversary, You Things from Another World, You! Dorian Tenore-Bartilucci brings us a blast from the past with The Thing from Another World as part of the Monster Mash Blogathon.
Check out the visuals on this one! Definitely need to get some travel plans going. 13 Beautiful Gardens from Around the World from The Grow Spot.
Two of my favorites in one place. A guest blog by Clay Morgan at Kristen Lamb‘s site. The Pain of Resetting–Loving Your Novel. . . . Even When It Hurts. I’m sooo relating to this one.
Great blog by the awesome screenwriter, novelist, and bacon aficionado, Ryne Douglas Pearson on why his writing rules. . . . I mean his writing rule. Here’s a guy who shows us how it’s done. My Writing Rules
What Urban Legends influenced you? The Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction? Fun, excellent read from Donna Newton.
Ever notice how your pets just seem to know things, especially when you’re not feeling well? Great post by Amy D. Shojai published on Huffington. Why Pets have ESP When It Comes to Health Crises
Rachel Beckwith wanted to raise $300 before her 9th birthday to help bring water to poor countries. She was $80 short when she turned 9 in June. Last week, she was killed in a car accident, but seed she planted continues to grow. 9-Year-Old Girl’s Clean Water Wish Takes Off After Her Death
And to wrap it up today, I can only say I hope Olga took the advice in this hysterical commercial. . . . Word of advice: Keep your volume down for this one.
Do you think Olga should be prosecuted? Or do you think the robber got what he deserved?
All the best to all of you for a week of beautiful gardens.
Piper Bayard–The Pale Writer of the Apocalypse
