Sometimes, okay most times, it’s all about the food. Two food-related things I forgot to mention yesterday: First, I got way too excited posting this response to a question on buzzcubnc‘s blog: What’s your favorite flavor ice cream and how do you like to eat it? My favorite ice creams are 1) Butter Pecan, 2) … Read more
Power Issues Yesterday, my computer (desktop machine) started turning off about four seconds after pushing the on button. The fan and all that noise started for about four seconds, and then it just powered itself off. I took off the cover, vacuumed the hell out of the inside of it, the vents in the covers, and … Read more
I had an eye exam today, and as can be expected after a two-year hiatus, there have been some changes. New glasses are on order. What follows are not two exceptionally elaborate bowling balls, but alas, my retinas. When I told Dr. Clark—whom I love—that they were going in my blog, he responded, “Oh, no; … Read more
I edited from home all morning, and sent my markup to Christie at lunchtime. Before leaving for the office this afternoon, I had the second third of my Shrimp Chow Mein. Better, but still not fantastic. I know I won’t waste shrimp in it the next time. The Hamburger Chow Mein is better. Rhetoric of … Read more
In anticipation of finally graduating in December, I have created an “After Graduation To-Do List,” which I intend to attend to in 2008, while I’m still working only three days a week, but out of school. So far, I have 24 items on it. I spent the afternoon at Helios, where, as usual, it was … Read more
I stayed in my coma late into the morning. That sound machine is really evil. Speaking of comas, a reading—and consequently a discussion board posting—for Monday’s Rhetoric of Science and Technology class (for which I’m the summarizer) refers to the story of Johnny Got His Gun. I read this book as a young man, in high … Read more
Thanks to my friend and regular blog reader, Kathy, for the little ditty below. While I’ve often seen the use of home-going in the obits—“Home-going services for Emma will be held on Friday, February 27, 2004”—I’ve never seen one enumerate the entire guest list, so-to-speak: On Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, heaven opened its gates and welcomed … Read more
An IBM colleague of mine instant messaged me today to tell me that, being inspired by my submissions, he submitted a onesentence.org entry himself—and got published! It’s a good one, especially with Thanksgiving on our heels. It’s called Pay No Attention to the Backhoe Outside. During the short conversation, he also congratulated me for making … Read more
I worked from home this morning—the highlight being my 1.5-hour conference call on Intellectual Property Naming & Legal Education. Not! 51 Powerpoint slides in 1.5 hours. Let’s see, that’s an average speed of 34 slides per hour, or a half-a-slide per minute. But I digress… I logged in to Yahoo Instant Messenger, which I rarely … Read more
Here’s a pointer to an entry in the blog of an IBM colleague and friend of mine. It is so like something I would write, especially the seat diagram part. This just totally cracked me up! Day One: Stuck in the Middle With You. Well worth the read! After a good ten hours of sleep, … Read more