Like every Monday, I rolled out of bed this morning and started getting ready for work. A little cereal, time in the bathroom, time spent getting dressed, then it was time to walk out the door.
That's when I woke up. I'd simply dreamt I was getting ready for work. What a waste of good dreaming time!
The worst part? I had to do it all over again!!! :)
Semi-belated Happy Monday!
PS - This used to happen to me regularly in my late-teens, but this is the first time since then.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Astrology Bias
When my daughter's birthday rolled around (months ago), my wife looked up her 2015 horoscope and shared it. I asked her to check Pisces for me. I forget exactly what she read about Pisces, but it was more of a description and less of a prediction--and it was one awesome thing after another. It gave me a good laugh.
Descriptions of Pisces are always awesome. I know the descriptions are positive (mostly) for all of the signs, but to me it appears Pisces gets the most favorable treatment. And I think I know why.
Are all Pisces awesome people??? As much as I want to say yes (and I know some who are), the answer is no. Like any other group, we're made up of all sorts of characters--good, bad and ugly.
EDIT: I had to change this post after writing it. My theory was going to be that Pisces are always described positively because the first person to write descriptions of the various signs was, himself, Pisces. He would of course want to make his own sign the best. That would explain so much. And once the die was cast, all others would follow. But when I actually did 5 minutes of research before clicking "Publish", I discovered Pisces is one of the oldest signs on record AND that we're currently in the Age of Pisces (despite claims made in that song). The Age of Pisces started in year 1 and runs through 2150.
This is my time!!!
PS - What's your sign??? :D
Descriptions of Pisces are always awesome. I know the descriptions are positive (mostly) for all of the signs, but to me it appears Pisces gets the most favorable treatment. And I think I know why.
Are all Pisces awesome people??? As much as I want to say yes (and I know some who are), the answer is no. Like any other group, we're made up of all sorts of characters--good, bad and ugly.
EDIT: I had to change this post after writing it. My theory was going to be that Pisces are always described positively because the first person to write descriptions of the various signs was, himself, Pisces. He would of course want to make his own sign the best. That would explain so much. And once the die was cast, all others would follow. But when I actually did 5 minutes of research before clicking "Publish", I discovered Pisces is one of the oldest signs on record AND that we're currently in the Age of Pisces (despite claims made in that song). The Age of Pisces started in year 1 and runs through 2150.
This is my time!!!
PS - What's your sign??? :D
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Middle Finger Workout
I gave the middle finger on my left hand a real workout today!
My right elbow was sore, so I decided to use my left hand to operate the mouse (on my PC) at work. So it was middle finger for single-clicking and index finger for double clicking. I could have borrowed a left-handed mouse, but it seemed easier to stick with the right-handed pattern of single-click being on the left side of the mouse and double click on the right. My brain can only handle so much.
Happy Friday!
My right elbow was sore, so I decided to use my left hand to operate the mouse (on my PC) at work. So it was middle finger for single-clicking and index finger for double clicking. I could have borrowed a left-handed mouse, but it seemed easier to stick with the right-handed pattern of single-click being on the left side of the mouse and double click on the right. My brain can only handle so much.
Happy Friday!
Monday, March 9, 2015
How Blogging = Zombie Apocalypse
That is a post title I never thought I'd write!
On last night's episode of The Walking Dead, one of the survivors commented how the members of her group came from all different types of backgrounds and probably would never have met if it wasn't for the zombie apocalypse (ZA).
How's that for putting a positive spin on something???
I'm glad I've had the opportunity to meet all of you through blogging--without having to experience a ZA. But, if we ever DO have a ZA, make your way to DC. According to The Walking Dead it's the place to be! :D
On last night's episode of The Walking Dead, one of the survivors commented how the members of her group came from all different types of backgrounds and probably would never have met if it wasn't for the zombie apocalypse (ZA).
How's that for putting a positive spin on something???
I'm glad I've had the opportunity to meet all of you through blogging--without having to experience a ZA. But, if we ever DO have a ZA, make your way to DC. According to The Walking Dead it's the place to be! :D
Monday, February 23, 2015
Wisdom Tooth
A few weeks ago I flossed off a crown. It was unsettling hearing something bouncing around in the bathroom sink (for a second I worried it was a tooth). I was relieved to discover it was a crown, but then went back to being worried. My dentist claims that's the best way to lose a crown--by hard flossing, it helps uncover trouble early.
Before the new, permanent crown is installed, I have to decide whether to have the wisdom tooth behind it pulled. The dentist thinks the wisdom tooth was a contributing factor in losing the crown.
So, what do you think? Pull the wisdom tooth? Do you still have your wisdom teeth?
Why do I keep hearing the sound of a dentist's drill??? You know, this temporary crown is fine...I probably never need to go back to the dentist. :D
PS - Where's the Tooth Fairy and Crickette (my dentist friends) when I need them???
Before the new, permanent crown is installed, I have to decide whether to have the wisdom tooth behind it pulled. The dentist thinks the wisdom tooth was a contributing factor in losing the crown.
So, what do you think? Pull the wisdom tooth? Do you still have your wisdom teeth?
Why do I keep hearing the sound of a dentist's drill??? You know, this temporary crown is fine...I probably never need to go back to the dentist. :D
PS - Where's the Tooth Fairy and Crickette (my dentist friends) when I need them???
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Broad Brush
What's your demographic profile? What groups do you belong to? What's your profession? How old are you? Are you a member of a religion? Are you male? Female? Caucasian? Asian? Black? Don't tell me, just have that info in mind. Now, of all the groups you could possibly be linked to, is there one group from which I can judge you based on any act ever committed by any other individual within that group? If you're a teacher, can I blame you because a creepy teacher tried to take advantage of my girlfriend? Am I responsible for the Holocaust because my dad's family is German? If you're a police officer, can I assume you shoot people because of their skin color?
I hope you answered no to all of those questions. The answers are obvious. And yet many, many people answered "yes" regarding the police officer in Ferguson. People who weren't there "knew" the facts before there was an investigation. DC's member of the US House of Representatives said she didn't need to know the facts, because "I know what happened." All those people knew what happened, but they didn't.
The young man did not quietly surrender as first reported by his friend and, as it turned out, his partner in crime. However he had lived his life in the past, that day he was willing to use his size to assault people. He made a series of bad choices that ultimately cost him his life. The investigation confirmed:
People making assumptions without facts before the investigation caused a lot of trouble for that town. But that has become the norm. What really blew my mind was that even after the facts became clear, people were still saying the young man had been "executed". After the grand jury verdict, one person I knew posted comments on-line that shocked me. I'm going to share two examples that were posted together:
Trends are made up of individual incidents, but we can't assume an individual incident is part of a trend. You have to wait for the facts. When you don't and you're wrong, you hand your opponents a credible reason to dismiss what you say.
If you agree with me, great. If I'm mis-informed, I'm happy to be corrected. But don't feel obligated to post a comment if you're not comfortable sharing your views on this.
- He robbed a store and had no problem man-handling/intimidating the store clerk.
- Rather than move out of the street as asked, he cursed the police officer.
- He tried to pin the officer in his car, punched him twice and tried to take his gun.
- When instructed to stop, he continued to advance on the officer--he's apparently the one person who didn't put his hands up and say "don't shoot".
- "Boston Marathon bomber performed act of terrorism, killed a cop, had shoot-out with police. Brought in alive." Actually, one bomber was killed and the other was shot several times. When police caught up to him, he was too weak to resist arrest.
- "Aurora shooter killed 12 people, injured 70 others. Apprehended & brought in alive. Brown stole cigarettes, was shot 6 times." The Aurora shooter did not resist arrest when the police arrived, so he lived. Brown was not shot for stealing cigarettes. He was shot in what was a life and death struggle that he instigated by attacking a cop and trying to take his gun.
Trends are made up of individual incidents, but we can't assume an individual incident is part of a trend. You have to wait for the facts. When you don't and you're wrong, you hand your opponents a credible reason to dismiss what you say.
If you agree with me, great. If I'm mis-informed, I'm happy to be corrected. But don't feel obligated to post a comment if you're not comfortable sharing your views on this.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
My friend Rooth is hosting a Valentine's themed haiku contest. The submissions were due earlier this week. She has published the top four and asked for help in choosing the winner. Pop over and cast your ballot.
I've posted before (maybe twice) that on Valentine's day we should celebrate friendship too. Mentioning it a third time seems a little crazy, but where would we be without friends???
So, happy Valentine's Day my friends!
PS - I submitted two silly haikus for Rooth's contest, but here's one more:
Valentine’s is here.
Supposed to be for men too.
But where's my candy?
Or flowers? Why aren't I being taken out??? I'm one-half of a couple, but all the commercials are about what I'm supposed to be doing for her. What a gyp!!!
(You know I don't feel that way. But I had to say it to maintain my union card--guys are supposed to complain about Valentine's Day. But for me, every day is Valentine's Day!) :)
I've posted before (maybe twice) that on Valentine's day we should celebrate friendship too. Mentioning it a third time seems a little crazy, but where would we be without friends???
So, happy Valentine's Day my friends!
PS - I submitted two silly haikus for Rooth's contest, but here's one more:
Valentine’s is here.
Supposed to be for men too.
But where's my candy?
Or flowers? Why aren't I being taken out??? I'm one-half of a couple, but all the commercials are about what I'm supposed to be doing for her. What a gyp!!!
(You know I don't feel that way. But I had to say it to maintain my union card--guys are supposed to complain about Valentine's Day. But for me, every day is Valentine's Day!) :)
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