November Zizzle-Zot Reader of the Month

I bet you all didn’t know that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Nor did you know that November is the month of a charity event called Movember in which participants register with a clean shaven face and over the next 30 days grow and groom the best moustache they can, competing for the title “Man of Movember.” November is also the month of elections, El Dia de los Muertos, and Guy Fawkes Night.

Oh, and then there’s Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday – gastronomically speaking of course).

Personally, I’m not a huge advocate of November (though this isn’t really the fault of the month itself). Death abounds as all the leaves have fallen and the grass grows crispy with frost. The transition from pleasantly cool to downright nipply is abrupt, giving my body little time to acclimate to the newly harsh conditions. It’s too early in the season for winter sports, too late to be outside without having snot stream from the nose.

Really, it’s the purgatory of the seasons.

Though this shouldn’t be held against our November Zizzle-Zot Reader of the Month (the pronouncement of which may be November’s one saving grace).

Our newest Reader of the Month has proven himself to be a dedicated reader, responding consistently and adding new perspectives along with (insert superlative descriptor here) conversation points. In addition, he has expanded his efforts into the creation of an entirely new blog (check it out at http://thomashelgen.blogspot.com/). I suppose that let’s the proverbial cat out of the bag, defeating my attempt to build suspense by playing coy.

A round of applause for Mr. Antagonist, our newest Zizzle-Zot Reader of the Month!

Mr. Antagonist, I know we have all come to appreciate your perspective, your willingness to play devil’s advocate, and your unique contributions (I particularly liked your suggestion to send the congregation of the Westboro Baptist Church to Iran, since they don’t have any homosexuals there. And a good effort with “Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker” on the Oscar Wilde post).

So kudos, Mr. Antagonist, I’m sure we all agree you’ve earned this prestigious honor and that you will serve the position well.

Thanks to all of you who make Zizzle-Zot, etc. a regular part of your lives. My appreciation of your support is limitless.

I’ve been hearing rumors that we have some new readers that have yet to comment. I urge you all to make your presence on Zizzle-Zot, etc. felt. We’re not looking for anything profound, just drop a quick hello. It’s good to hear some new voices. I realize the blog seems dude-heavy, but ladies don’t let this intimidate you (Suzy Corcs we always love when you chime in). Behind the tough guy exteriors, we all have tender souls.

Well…Maybe not Late Night…

Thanks for reading.