Which matters more, your first impression or your analysis after prolonged exposure? If we were talking about people, I’d say the second one. You can’t sum up a person based on a first impression. People have bad days or you can catch them at the wrong moment. But what about Read more…
We have reached that point in a pregnancy when you are in a perpetual state of limbo. Our official due date was yesterday. For about the last two weeks we’ve been past the point where if labor started, it would have been fine. The baby could come at anytime so Read more…
I recent comic at Calamities of Nature and a blog post by the Bored Sword got me thinking about choice. First some context: From the Bored Sword which was a post talking about book bannings for kids “You see, I’m a fairly firm believer in letting people, kids included, read what they Read more…
This is something I’ve wondered about. I’m off two minds on this. Yes Through Facebook, Twitter, email, etc I am a lot more connected with people who I would not. Friends from the school’s I went to in three different states, family, all are on Facebook. And I don’t have Read more…
When the whole “facts of life” were first explained to me, they made perfect sense. Sperm and egg combine. Cue cell replication. 9 months later, out comes a fully formed baby. They have computer simulations that show the whole thing. Makes perfect sense. But, the other day I was watching Read more…
It’s very pleasant outside today, in the mid 70’s and partly cloudy. I think I’ll put aside getting much writing done today in favor of catching up on some pesky yard chores. The yard could use de-weeding and fertilizer. Need to take down the Christmas lights and clean the trash Read more…
I worked in a restaurant for 6 years through high school and college. I wasn’t primarily a waiter, but I did do it on occasion. And I of course worked with many waiters/waitresses/servers (whatever you want to call them). Tips were their big source of income. But I personally find Read more…
Back in late November, we ordered a dresser for the kids room from JC Penney’s. In order to save some money on shipping, we opted to have it delivered to the store. First mistake. Couple weeks go by and then my wife gets an automated phone call telling her that Read more…
Well, the holidays are over. Time to get back to work. I have a novel to finish writing and then edit into a coherent story. But first I have to remember what the hell I was doing two weeks ago. I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with the first day Read more…