Mission Statement

Welcome to Texas Dog Party. A name shared with the greatest of all virtual rock bands that can be found at Hunters Way. Although randomly assigned, Harmonix has managed to pick a name with fortune cookie like destiny that encompasses our love for texas hold-em poker, partying, and um...dogs (playing poker).

Who can post?

Inspired by the well known weblog-artist JimInPA, I feel we should all participate in the web 2.0 blogging revolution. As a frequent reader of blogs, I see much talk about the bonuses of blogging. I've been curious about these effects and figured there's only one way to discover them. I've also secretly enjoyed writing and from the humor and length I've seen in some of our poker e-mail chains, I'm guessing I'm not the only one. I see no reason that everyone can't contribute an article from time to time to share a story or thought. Of course, if you don't think you have the skills to post, just ask JimInPA how to expand your vocabulary.

Topics of Random Discussion

My current vision is Seifeldian at the moment. Discussions that have previously been unfocused at the light absorbing poker table might now be expanded upon. Those unfortunate enough to miss nights, might now have a forum to contribute to conversations and thus waste the same amount of time thinking about them as the rest of us. Maybe you want to talk about politics, or a new TV show. Perhaps you could share your experience at the after-party at Woodys or your latest entry in your poker diary. Maybe you just want to talk about fireman strippers. (Editor's (Keith) note: um... I must've missed this one)

Whatever the case may be, why not add a semi-permanant record of your thoughts, experiences, and mis-understood jokes to the universe that is the blogosphere?

So, while this may change over time here's the current Mission Statement:
To share the humor in everyday life, questions both serious and trite, experiences bizarre, and thoughts of madmen, to expand the conversational depth of a growing and diverse group of friends who, for some reason, enjoy listening (Editor's note - this is a blog not a podcast you read not listen).

Now go forth, and blog!

(Editor's note - punctuation corrected)