Sorry 'Bout That!
So here’s the thing.
Monday morning I was just humming along, flushed with (sound of – - – er, never mind) excitement about our just-completed group writing project here at the Zone (sound of me whistling “Zip-pi-de-do-dah” – which would be quite a trick since I never learned to whistle). Then I get a comment on Tuesday from Markk, who kindly pointed out that I completely missed the project entry from Benjamin Penfold-Marwick! (Sound of screeching tires, followed by prolonged crashing noise.)
What the heck?!? (Sound of weeping and gnashing of teeth.)
Profuse apologies to Benjamin for blowing it in such a public manner (don’t you hate it when that happens?) and I’ll try to do better next time. Hopefully this cute puppy photo will cause him to say “Awww”, get all mushy inside, and then be in the mood to forgive me.
My thanks (seriously) to Markk for spotting the error. I’d already had it pointed out by Yvonne that my email link was broken. Sheesh! Some days, you know?
Well, I always say Life is the best schoolteacher, so the lesson for the day: Always proofread everything – preferably more than once! Ordinarily I will usually have gone back over a post at least a half-dozen times (usually more) before you guys see them, but noooooo – not this time!
Anyway, for those who’ve posted the links at your own sites (no, this was not a requirement – but thanks!), please add Benjamin’s to the list so he won’t be overlooked. Sorry ’bout that, Benjamin. No excuse.
Although… I could always say the dog ate it. Uh, anybody got a dog I can borrow?
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I can only imagine you’ll be counting all the entries next time as well
You could probably blame the trackbacks – no trackback appeared for that entry for some reason.
But it always pays to proofread – if you don’t, someone else will do it for you (if that makes sense).
I don’t know why I have a problem counting these things! I still have all my fingers and toes, for cryin’ out loud!
What you said about proofreading is correct – the reality is that EVERY READER is the proofreader!
You could use our new puppy — he eats everything!
Hey, Sterling, I remember you just got a new one! Thanks! Is he coming by Fedex or UPS?
Heheh. Cheers for that. What is it with puppy dog eyes? In dogland it’s probably a way of saying ‘I’m getting very angry’ or something, but it brings out the ‘Awwwwww’ in humans. I bet dogs hate it when that happens.
Howdy, Benjamin! You’re probably right. I remember that silly Far Side cartoon titled “What Dogs Hear”. (We say, “Nice dog, Rover!” But they hear, “Blah, blah, Rover!”)