Pythian Games

My Coco Pop Day

Posted in Cautionary Tales by Heather Blakey on March 9th, 2008
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When I opened the box of Coco Pops this morning and this vile old troll was looking at me, sneering, telling me that I was a naive simpleton to believe in people, I should have known that it was not going to be one of my better days.
I gasped and shut the box, gulped down a quick coffee and turned on my computer. Alas, as I opened the Pythian Games there was the creature, jeering, mocking me, laughing, taunting me. She had stripped the place and had a look of utter self satisfaction on her face.
“What a fool I have been” I thought to myself as I looked, stunned to see that so much of innocent people’s work had been so deftly deleted. What had they done to face the wrath of the troll, this horrid cyber criminal?
My elderly mother only reinforced my feelings when, upon hearing my tale of woe, asked, ‘but how was this possible Heather?”
I gritted my teeth. No old troll, no sabotage freak was going to spoil my day.
And she didn’t!
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Ravens flew to the rescue, lovingly replacing things that had been removed.
The moral of the story is that good does outweigh evil. Good does triumph, especially when you focus on the positive and put the negative in to perspective. Just because the coco pops are filled with bugs does not mean it is going to be a really bad day. It just means you are going to be forced to have a reality check.
Coco Pops are best kept in a sealed container and if you value a collaborative blog it is wise to be prudent and take precautionary measures.
Heather Blakey - Webmaster, Soul Food Cafe.
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  1. imogen88 said, on March 9th, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    Wonderful musing, Heather, and a wonderful set of pics for the new look!

  2. Raven said, on March 9th, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    beautiful pictures–well–ok the troll is scary — but the birds– gorgeous
    besides, bugs are full of protein–they’re good for you :-)
    and good treats for Ravens as well
    so go ahead, let’s eat the coco puffs, bugs and all

  3. woodnymph said, on March 9th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    I’m pleased, Heather, that you have found good in the bad. What happened was criminal and I hope the perp is punished one way or another.

    Vi

  4. jodhiay said, on March 9th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    I’ve had some recent situations that have made me smack myself on the forehead and wonder how I could be trusting, but in a strange way I’m thankful for them because they made me more resourceful and more likely to consider other options. Greater things often rise from the ashes of coco puffs! ***Hugs***

  5. kvwordsmith said, on March 9th, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    Our files may have been deleted, but we are a strong united force! The Pythian Games will be filled to overflowing very soon!

  6. lorigloyd said, on March 9th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    LOL! I shall have to look carefully the next time I open a box of breakfast cereal! All kidding aside, let the Games begin…..

  7. shewolfy728 said, on March 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    That troll is surely one ugly critter - but together, we can run ‘im off! And watch those sugary breakfast cereals - you never know what’s in them! By the way, I love the picture of the ravens.

  8. lois daley said, on March 10th, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    Now as you all know by now I am a NOVICE in the Computer World
    I am an innocent bystander in the ways of people stealing others work and why do they do it ?
    I am not surprised that people can be this cruel…..
    There are those that take our innocence when young
    There are those who belittle our looks
    There are those who betray us over and over
    and there are those who hold positions of power and use all of the above to their advantage
    We value trust above all else but perhaps we can no longer do this
    BUT how do we know who to trust who to love who to go out with.

    Many years ago I warned my two teenage children of these dangers
    and they said ” Mum you do not know everything about teenagers”
    ” Oh yes I do” I said”Because I am older than you and I know EVERYTHING”.

    They did not have an answer for their Mother on this occasion…..

    Lois ( Muse of the Sea) 11.3.08

  9. wrreyes said, on March 11th, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    Brave, courageous and creative words. You are a field of grace, Heather. We are all grateful for your presence, generosity and love.

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