I Didn’t Buckle

This is like a nicotine patch for Coke drinkers, but without the nicotine. So, I guess that means it’s like a pointless sticker that resembles a nicotine patch. At the very least the Coke company could make caffeine free Coke Zero — which would probably taste fairly good. Sadly, I’m not the guy they turn to for suggestions like that.

Funny What Makes News

You know, a few months ago, I could have posted this screenshot and probably gotten on the local news. Or possibly on the cover of The Enquirer as a secret UCF/LHC/Palin conspiracy member. Of course in these post-Palin days, I figure it’s just one of my Alaskan friends visiting. Still, seeing it makes me chuckle. 🙂

Exercise That Is Fun

OK, I hate exercise. I really really do. I would like some suggestions for exercise that is fun. Something that I might not consider exercise, but rather something fun to do. No, not that. Sicko. Here’s a bit about the requirements: 1. I don’t like being outside when it’s cold. 2. It’s always cold here. 3. I have no exercise … Read more

Where Did Shawn Go?

He’s home. Sick. But because he can’t stand being home sick, he’s going into work at 10AM this morning and sequestering himself to the office so as not to infect others. OK, enough with the 3rd person. 🙂 Yeah, I have the flu that has been ravaging our school district. I try really hard to do all my computer work … Read more

Good Parent, Bad Parent

Here’s the deal: My wife and I are not the most organized parents in the world. Usually, at least 2 days a week, at least one child will go to school missing their lunchbox. One of us must then run it to the school, and drop it off in the appropriate office before our children go without food. And bedtimes? … Read more

I’m Not That Guy

You know that guy that can fix mechanical things? The car breaks down, and he grabs his toolbox and reconoiters your carburetor on the side of the road? Yeah, well I’m not that guy. We have lots of snow. The storm London just got is what we refer to “A Tuesday” around here. That’s not to make light of the … Read more