I am one with Dog

Dog visited me last night. And much to my shock, he bestowed a great honor upon my humble personage. I was given a Lid. That's it atop my head in the photo.

When I wear the Lid, Dog and I join together and become One. It's Dog's way of reaching out to help humanity. No longer will I have to decipher his cute barks. Now I will know the very thoughts that course through Dog's shaggy head. And in this manner, I will offer Dog's advice to humanity -- to help humans through these troubled times.

But there's a catch. Dog says a Lid is made for a much more powerful brain. We humans are almost too dumb to use the Lid technology. In fact, Dog told me there's a tremendous danger in my wearing the Lid.

I have been directed to put the Lid on for ten minutes each day, during which time it will rework my brain, setting up pathways and neuronal connections that will enable the transfer of vast amounts of information at some future date.

Dog said, "Remember, you're only a hairless monkey. Give the Lid time to work. Don't wear it longer than ten minutes a day or it could kill you." 

And so I embark upon this exciting journey -- to know the mind of Dog. And of course, I will bring you along with me. More anon.

Checking out the steampunk movement

As per Dog's directions, I continue to read up on the steampunk movement. It's a lot of fun and there doesn't seem to be a downside (unless people spend too much on their outfits). That's a group of steampunkers at left, by the way.

If you don't know what steampunk is, you can read about it here. And if you do know what it is, you'll appreciate a quote I found on that page:

 “Steampunk is what happens when goths discover brown.” – Jess Nevins 

I love that. You can see the look in the image above (which I found at this link). Seriously, steampunk is a nice, wholesome movement based on fun and creativity. I like it! But I wonder why Dog insisted I learn about it. Hmmm.

(For those unfamiliar with Dog, he is a friendly algorithm from a galaxy far, far away. He was sent by a federation of intelligent races whose membership spans the universe. Dog's sole purpose is to save humanity from itself. BTW, newsflash: Dog informed me [in a charming series of barks] that he plans to visit me this coming Tuesday night. And he said he has momentous news for me -- which means he has big news for all of us. I believe Dog is going to save mankind! Stay tuned.)

Image: theatlantic.com