Monthly Archives: January, 2007
So now I have to get famous
First off, I fully believe that “famous people” are absolutely normal people. Often quirky, but that’s not an attribute reserved for the famous. They’re just people. If there is a difference, it’s the huge disadvantage they have because they’re known by so many more people than they know themselves. So what’s a star to do? [...]
Review: My free Senseo
I signed up for a free coffee maker. (The promotion is over, sorry) Part of the deal is that I share the coffee with friends, and they’ll love it so much they’ll rush out and buy the $70 machine for themselves. Here’s my review. First off, I wish they’d have sent me a different color, [...]
So I walked into the ladies room…
Apparently, to me, this sign means: “Women, men in kilts, or people who enjoy sitting in recliners are welcome in this room.” Since I fall into the last category, its OK for me to stroll in, right? Here’s the deal: my wife and 2 youngest daughters were looking at “capri pants” or some such girly [...]
Are You Annoyed by “Small” Being Called “Tall?”
I took the family to a really nice coffee house this evening. All 4 of them ordered hot chocolate, but I won’t yammer on about wasting a good coffee house experience with simple hot cocoa. It may sound cheesy, but this particular coffee house actually has a drive thru. (I know, that sorta cheapens the [...]
Procrastination, the precursor to perfection
In an irony that I just relish, this post has been in my “draft” area for about 5 days. Are you a procrastinator? I am. My whole life I’ve been trying to avoid being a procrastinator, but I think I just needed to redefine the rules to fit my tendencies. (nothing like redefining reality to [...]
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