Silly Things

Math for Telecommuters

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As a public service to the blogosphere, I will give the following advice: 6AM EST is not 9AM PST. It is, in fact, 3AM PST, and not a terribly appropriate time for an online meeting. You’re welcome. 🙂

Sweet Tea is an Abomination

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Pictured here, you see McDonald’s new “Sweet Tea”, which apparently is meant to add to the Southern Style menu that is fashionable of late. I like tea. I like sugar. Sweet tea, however, mixes the two ingredients in an unholy ratio. While I haven’t scientifically measured, I estimate the sugar-to-tea ratio is about eleventy five bajillion to one. I’ve eaten … Read more

Silly Things I Do #3

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I like to wear mismatched socks. I think I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s true. I prefer similar thicknesses, but I’m not terribly picky. It’s important that they are drastically different, however. Something like one purple and one green is perfect. Or one white tube sock, and one argyle dress sock. So, do mismatch socks annoy you, or make you … Read more

Silly Things I Do, #2

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Ok, this one isn’t really silly so much as stupid. And it just happened. Last night, we went to the grocery store. It was late, and we didn’t get all the bags empty. We made sure all the frozen stuff was put away, and all the cold stuff went to the fridge. Noodles, etc — still on the table. As … Read more

Silly Things I Do, #1

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Every time I return a rented DVD, I look forlorn and slightly sheepish as I tell the clerk, “I’m really sorry, but I didn’t have a chance to rewind the movies…” It’s funny approximately 1 time. But that doesn’t stop me from repeating often. 😉