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Mo Money
I get annoyed by odd things.Just the title of this article annoyed me...
"We redid our kitchen for $6000."
See - what irks me is seeing "$6000" as a "good deal."
I see $6000 blown.
I don't care how pretty your kitchen turned out.
Unless your kitchen has recently suffered fire damage, you're planning to move soon (and need to make the house "sellable"), or for some reason the majority of your kitchen is no longer functioning (perhaps you're now in a wheelchair and can't use your current configuration) there's no need for "new and pretty."
Making things pretty, in my mind, is itself gluttonous. If it doesn't work, fix it. If it looks ugly, squint more.
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sun, Jun 08, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Some Truth
Ok.Much truth.
Thanks xkcd.com.
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Posted in the section Nothing on Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Wally Fired
Dilbert's "Wally" is being fired?
This can not be.
He must be allowed to return!
Who else will I idolize (mild sarcasm)?
He has been the embodiment of my motto:
"I'm not lazy. I just have better priorities than you do."
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Posted in the section Nothing on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 6:16 AM
de dia y de noche
Hear the interview...
Then, visit their site to hear the song...
(In the player at the top of their screen, scroll the album titles until you find "Rock en Espanol, Vol. 1")
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Posted in the section Nothing on Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 7:46 PM
Water Warning
If you look upon a bottle of spring, filtered, or mineral water you will likely find an "expiration date." If you have made an observation regarding this in past, you likely have shrugged it off as "just something every food product is required to have."But, such is not the case. Do you see expiration dates on fresh fruits and vegetables? Of course not.
So why is there an expiration date on your bottled water? The truth is frightening and worthy of much more media attention than even Global Climate Change.
Our intrepid DTSD reporter, Walter B. Aloo, spoke with the mouthpieces of several different water bottling companies. Each time he never got the same answer;
"The government makes us put something on."
"It really pertains to the plastic the water is in."
"It's to discourage hoarding."
After further probing and speaking with scientists to verify any of the veracity behind any of the answers, Wally finally found a Scientist willing to speak, but only upon guarantee of anonymity. The truth is that all of the water on the planet earth will expire and "go bad" sometime during the last four months of 2009.
There is hope though. The Mars expeditions have found signs of possible water. Also, as Global Climate Change continues to melt our polar ice, we may be able to mix in enough fresh water to stem off the water expiration for a few more years.
We here at the DTSD urge readers to remain calm. We're confident that our Scientific leaders will find a solution before the general public even realizes there ever was a calamity. Until then, though, you may want to reconsider that land purchase in New Jersey. As Wally said at our staff meeting; "I can only imagine what Jersey will smell like when the water expires..."
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sat, Nov 24, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Mine turned out better than Brad
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sat, Sep 08, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Planning B
If plan "A" doesn't work, please create a plan "B" that adheres to the following:
1 - It's easier for all involved.
2 - A greater percent of the effort (than needed in plan "A") involved will be your own.
3 - Involves little to no use of words like "try," "want," "expectation," or phrases like "raise the bar."
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sun, Aug 19, 2007 at 6:08 PM
Vacation
Would you rather have more paid-vacation time or would you rather have an easier/low-stress job with little vacation time?
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Posted in the section Nothing on Mon, Jul 23, 2007 at 8:04 AM
Game for a Later Night
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Posted in the section Nothing on Mon, Jun 18, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Crazy Idea
Did you ever have an idea for a movie or a story, but you knew you wouldn't have time to write it.
I've had a few over the years. Some I saved. Some are floating in my head.
I have one now.
I wonder, could I talk about 5 or 6 folks into writing parts of the story? The best part of the deal is I could give character names and general plot concepts for each segment of the story, but no one person would be quite sure of the whole.
Anyone want to give it a go?
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Posted in the section Nothing on Mon, Jun 04, 2007 at 7:09 PM
Need More Sleep
I'm finding myself getting angry when I know it's not rational to be so.So - I did some searching (to make sure I'm not already progressing down the dementia road of some of my relatives).
I guess, the most likely culprit is "not enough sleep."
Either that, or the "future is now" and I'm from a completely different planet.
Search for "irrational anger," and you'll find "Bendii Syndrome." Go ahead; search that phrase. I'll wait.
Yeah - I always felt a kinship with those folks...
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sat, Apr 14, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Desparately Seeking Sesame Street
Anyone have links to favorite OLD ("Classic") Sesame Street clips.I'm ESPECIALLY interested in re-finding a clip I lost, but my daughter keeps singing and requesting:
"I Love to Sing in the _________"
Featuring Olivia, Oscar, Ernie, and Big-Bird.
My favorite clip is currently:
Fishies
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sun, Apr 08, 2007 at 9:43 AM
ShutDown Day
So - I read, somewhere (ironically, only on the internet), that today is "Shutdown Day." I should go without my computer today.
Nah.
I WILL keep my TV off, though.
I haven't watched much TV, except Sesame Street, as of the past year.
I watch computer, now:
Heroes
Daily Show
Andy Barker...
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 7:35 AM
I Hate Money
I hate that I need it.
I'd rather be addicted to something that provides more pleasure.
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sun, Feb 25, 2007 at 6:56 AM
V Card
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Posted in the section Nothing on Wed, Feb 14, 2007 at 9:35 PM
Sick anyone
Now's the time to all go out and rent/watch "the Stand."
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sat, Jan 27, 2007 at 7:47 AM
All Geeks Are Spidey
Your results:You are Spider-Man
| You are intelligent, witty, a bit geeky and have great power and responsibility.  |
Click here to take the "Which Superhero am I?" quiz...
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sat, Dec 30, 2006 at 10:01 AM
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Posted in the section Nothing on Wed, Dec 27, 2006 at 12:51 AM
The Stash
So - here's the rundown on some of the more noteworthy gifts this year...
Cash...
Amazon Gift $$ (Intended for use to purchase the ultimate/dream MP3 player.)
Kitchen Set (for Eve)
B S & T CDs.
CS Lewis Book
Simpsons Book
Black Knight
Catapult
Bob and Ray CD
and the best gift:
A small printed card that verifies that my mom and dad would love to babysit anytime. Some folks would think that we would be "taking advantage" of free babysitting and they don't always believe that my parents actually retired with the hopes of being very available grandparents. This nice card proves their intentions and makes me feel more eager to ask them to babysit.
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Posted in the section Nothing on Wed, Dec 27, 2006 at 12:33 AM
Re-Post
Amy -Please, see this post, again:
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Posted in the section Nothing on Mon, Dec 25, 2006 at 9:23 PM
Parenthood and Advent
During this Christmas Season, my wife and I suddenly have a very new perspective on "Advent."We were driving home from our usual Christ-follower gathering on Sunday when we spied all of the traditional church signs of "Advent Season."
We were often told that the Church celebrates "Advent" as a way of "getting excited" about celebrating Christmas and the birth of Christ.
Since we recently had a baby, we began to ponder aloud how "Advent" might have sounded during the "first Christmas" (the month preceding the actual birth).
Those of you who know me may already know where this was headed. I would encourage you to skip over Susan and my "Joseph and Mary Role-play" and leave your own comments as to how Joseph and Mary may have "celebrated Advent..."
Imagine Joe and Mary saying things like:
"But we HAVE to go to Bethlehem. It's the Law!"
"I don't care about the Law. I'm pregnant. Bring Bethlehem to me."
"Be reasonable, Mary."
"Shut UP! I'm not married to you, yet. You go to Bethlehem. I'll wait here. But you better hurry up and get back here before this kid shows up!"
"Maybe a good Donkey ride will trigger labor?..."
We're quite sure Joe got a lot of the "Fire Swamp" look (watch Buttercup before they enter the Fire-Swamp in the "Princess Bride").
Later...
"You mean, you dragged me alllll the way to Bethlehem and you didn't make reservations?! And wait; didn't you say you had family here? Is this the kind of welcome we can expect at Passover, too?"
"Don't you tell me to calm down. You're not the one carrying the Son of God and about to drop Him of a Donkey!"
"What do you mean? Why should I have been the one to pack the receiving blankets?"
and finally...
"Don't you touch me."
"Hey - your pain wasn't my fault!"
"We'll get married when I'm good and ready, Joe-boy!"
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Posted in the section Nothing on Tue, Dec 05, 2006 at 5:32 AM
Talent Minus Skill
Hokey Smoke, Bullwinkle!
Here's a musical talent with no musical skills...
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sun, Dec 03, 2006 at 3:31 PM
I smrt
You paid attention during 97% of high school!
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85-100% You must be an autodidact, because American high schools don't get scores that high! Good show, old chap!
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sat, Nov 11, 2006 at 8:11 PM
Perk Me
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Posted in the section Nothing on Wed, Nov 08, 2006 at 6:01 AM
Youth Comes Back to Haunt
When working with my High School Chorus today, we developed some motions/signs to help us remember the text of one of our selections. Afterwards, I related (as I often do after this activity) a story about coming up with motions to an old song as a camp counselor.More than a decade ago, a friend and I became quite annoyed with the constant song request for "Awesome God" at every staff gathering. So, we developed some motions that frequently mocked the song.
After relating this to the class, some kids started to DO THESE VERY MOTIONS! It turns out, these motions have stuck with TOO many people and have, in fact, MADE IT INTO THE STAFF MANUAL for LUTHERAN CAMP COUNSELORS!
Oy!
If your motions include "rain" instead of "reign," a "slicing of the wrists" motion for "Shed His blood," a "thumbs up" and a "point upwards" for "Awesome God" and/or "a slap on the forehead" for "not be forgotten;" these motions are a FARCE. Please, spread the word...
And you thought John Kerry's "jokes" were bad. Worse things can haunt you for much longer....
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Posted in the section Nothing on Wed, Nov 01, 2006 at 6:25 PM
No Hour Gained
So, when we turn these clocks back we gain an hour?
Not if you're a parent of a toddler.
The toddler can't tell time.
The toddler goes to bed when the clocks say 8PM (already turned back).
You go to bed at 9PM.
The toddler is awake and frisky by 5AM.
Well - maybe mommy gets an extra hour while daddy takes care of entertaining the toddler for the weekend.
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sun, Oct 29, 2006 at 9:48 AM
Terrorism Tomorrow
A thought crossed my mind as to "the terrorists" next potential plot.
Perhaps, they could just go "smaller, but with more people" for the next attack. Perhaps, they could commit an attack that, if only one person did it, it would be considered "vandalism," or something as insignificant. But - if the same crime was carried out instantaneously by thousands of "terrorists," our nation would suffer greatly.
So - here's you next plan, Mr. Terrorist. Have thousands of your "sleepers" go in to our bigger cities and drop M80 firecrackers into toilets/sewer systems at exactly the same time.
The immediate result could be quite shocking.
The longt-term result would be a tightening of laws and punishments for nearly EVERY "crime." Kids attempting to toilet-paper a house could get life at Guantanamo Bay in the future.
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Posted in the section Nothing on Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 6:12 AM
Sections Updated
What it says.
Again.
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