I’m a regular subscriber to Slate’s Explainer podcast, where, when people hear something they don’t quite get in a news story, they write in and ask for an explanation about it. Here’s the latest (the last paragraph kills me): Bathroom Sex FAQ: Cruising signals, legal issues, and Larry Craig’s “wide stance.” By Christopher Beam Posted … Read more
I think this, from one of today’s obituaries, is just precious: “Martha Hebbert Wilson recently celebrated her 99th birthday by blowing out all the candles in one breath. She believed in doing things right the first time.” This description of such a simple act is just packed with the sense of Martha. With a semicolon … Read more
In a recent post, I alluded to the importance of having your last wishes documented. I forgot to mention a most wonderful organization and place to get a document that will help you do this in the most comprehensive and expeditious manner. The “gist” of the document is outlined below. (It’s been described as The … Read more
We were up at 8:30 in time to shower before meeting downstairs for the breakfast part of the Bed & Breakfast. There were four or so other couples—all straight—not that there’s anything wrong with a bunch of straight people first thing in the morning when you’re not a morning person. One of the couples was comprised … Read more
From a Slate.com article, Ads We Hate: Over the past few weeks, my girlfriend has been looking into international cell phone plans. At the Verizon Wireless Web site, she had an online chat with a sales representative. I feel compelled to share this verbatim transcript: A Verizon Wireless online pre-sales specialist has joined the chat. … Read more
I put some time in working on STC stuff today—updating the orientation sign-up, updating the events calendar to reflect our Service NC State event being on Friday now instead of Saturday, and devising some fresh content for our home page, which I then sent to Jen. I cleared off the paper piles from my kitchen … Read more
I went into the office today, rescheduling my work week specifically to attend a meeting from 4:00–5:00 today. I got to the meeting at just before 4:00, and when the person who called the meeting wasn’t there by 4:10, I got up and left. So much for calendar integrity and leadership by example. I thought … Read more
I was up at 8:45, and showered and packed by 9:15. We left the house at about 9:55, stopped by the Barnes & Noble at which Katherine works, where we had a little breakfast at the attached Starbucks. I had a small coffee and a bagel. Katherine shared her protest letter to the NFL about … Read more
I met Myra, Kathy, and Holly at Clark Hall at 7:00, and George drove up with the BAV (big-ass van) at about 7:10. We stopped at the Harrison Avenue exit and picked up Patti in the shopping area where Sam’s Club is. We arrived at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center at … Read more