Wow, what an awful picture of Garrison Keillor. He doesn't look nearly that gruesome in real life.
Yesterday I surprised Leonard by riding Amtrak to Bakersfield and spending time with his family. Despite my fears, he hadn't discovered my plot. We enjoyed a lovely evening and the family surprised me with several …
The default "end conversation" phrase has now changed to "Is there anything else I can do for you?". This seems to apply in all situations, work or no. This worries me.
Yesterday, upon encountering my cheerful demeanor, a customer said, "This must be your first day." No, sir, it was my last ever on the register, cross your fingers.
I find myself thinking of photos to use as headshots in case I get famous. How 'bout this one?
About a year ago, when I started a linguistics class, I started learning to whistle. I just experimented while on my way here or there, walking and blowing. At first I couldn't even achieve a …
A week ago, I was asked whether my flatmate's friend could stay over a few days around Christmas. I said 'sure'. If there's room at the inn, there's room at the inn for my friends' …
While watching Lagaan, I noticed the Hindu prayer scene (before the last day of the cricket match). I guess the BJP now requires such a scene in each film. I made this joke today and …
Maybe I'll work the rest of my life in mildly interesting customer service jobs. I could live with that. Scary, isn't it?
Will you take the Atheist Challenge? People sometimes wish me a "Merry Christmas" and then hastily amend it to "Happy Holidays" or "or whatever you celebrate" or suchlike. I honestly don't care. Does it make …
