Archive for 2009
Another Office Tip
Office Tip: If you don’t want a deadline to be missed, don’t set that deadline to fall between Christmas and New Year’s.
The Hello Kitty Birthday Cake That Almost Wasn’t
For my daughter’s fifth birthday, we decided to throw a party at the house. She chose a Hello Kitty theme, which meant a Hello Kitty cake. I ordered the cake two days in advance, as required by Walmart. Because of snow I went to pick it up three days after ordering it and was told there was no cake!
Made of Money
Why do people say, “Do I look like I’m made of money…” implying that they would spend more if they were? If you were actually made of money, I would think you’d spend less because spending would be like giving your limbs and organs away. Eventually, you would cease to exist. Perhaps, “Do I look [...]
Some Clarity On VA Taxi Passenger Limits
When I was told that Virginia law limits the number of passengers in a cab to four, I decided to look into the matter out of boredom. What I found is that the number is capped at six passengers… sort of.
Announcement
Attention, everyone! I’d like to make an announcement: RINSING your hands is not the same as WASHING them. That is all!
A Night Out: Adam’s Morgan Style
I haven’t been out to a bar or club in DC in quite some time. Frankly, I’m too old for that. But, when my friends invited me out, I decided to go because, well… why not? I did have a good time, but I was also reminded of why I rarely go to DC clubs anymore.
Pudding
Pudding is definitely underrated these days… we need an ambassador… where’s the next Bill Cosby?
Office Tip
Office Tip: If you’re applying for a job with a competitor, don’t leave a print out of the job ad on the company printer.
Another Office Tip
Office Tip: If you work in a cubicle, don’t forget that everyone can hear your phone conversations, including the one about your ex-wife’s infidelity…
Another Office Tip
Office Tip: Your ability to burp words and/or complete sentences is a skill best saved for parties, if you feel you MUST share it. It is, however, never, EVER appropriate for the office. EVER!
