Oh this XKCD cartoon is scarily good.
Author: JulieD
What's Up, Doc?
Well, here’s a little local colour. I was off to meet the school bus today when I met one of my neighbours, off to pick up his kid from kindergarten. Since said neighbour is a teacher, I don’t often see him at 3 pm, and commented on this. He told me that his school district,… Continue reading What's Up, Doc?
Handmade Gift Ideas
So it’s that time again: everyone is scrambling for gifts for other people, things that might be appreciated but won’t break the bank and, preferably, won’t contribute too much to the scuppering of the planet. I say, buy homemade. More specifically, I say “Buy homemade from these nice folks who I either know, sort-of-know, or… Continue reading Handmade Gift Ideas
Star Trek Movie Trailer Worries
See, this first trailer is Good. It ties Star Trek to the most exciting era of space travel that we had in (real) history AND it throws a bone to the rabid Trek fans (among whom I count myself, even if it is a sort of quiet rabidity) with the voice over at the end.… Continue reading Star Trek Movie Trailer Worries
Slightly R-Rated
This morning at Pilates we were doing an exercise that Carolynn, our instructor, claimed was good for the transverse abdominals. Someone, who can talk while exercising, said, “Did anyone see Oprah last week? She had someone on who said that the transverse abdominals are the best for sex!” There were some exclamations and titters and… Continue reading Slightly R-Rated
Tool Time
I like my neighbour, but last night I was sorely tempted to sneak into his shed and pour sugar in the engine of his leaf blower. It’s not just that he has a leaf blower that he uses as the sun sinks down and the day should be at its most peaceful. It’s that he… Continue reading Tool Time
Black Is The New Black
So now it’s all trendy to talk about issues of race and colour and stuff. There was an article on the radio this morning about a local conference, Bench2Business, which is aimed at “aspiring and established scientists and entrepreneurs of color”. At one point they were talking to an entrepreneur who was ruefully pointing out… Continue reading Black Is The New Black
Me & My Brain – a dangerous combination
Well there’s a lesson for you. I love being able to be online whenever I want, but today I was not. I took G to his Pee Wee Sports class and spent part of the time alone in the Y’s beautiful, airy foyer, just me and my notebook. Then I drove G somewhere else, and… Continue reading Me & My Brain – a dangerous combination
Election Night (for the uninitiated)
We turned on the TV at 7, when the coverage began. All the stations had their maps and their stuff up and down the sides of the TV screen and scrolling underneath. They all had a billion ‘experts’ at the ready, but of course, they had nothing to report because the polls hadn’t closed ANYWHERE… Continue reading Election Night (for the uninitiated)
Post-Election
Gosh it’s hard to concentrate today. I have to say, I am just thrilled with the election result here in the US. I think I live in a pretty Republican neighbourhood so I’ll have to watch that I’m not too jubilant when I see everyone (because that would be in bad taste, and because I… Continue reading Post-Election