21st
December
2011
With the extra burst of energy from a complete breakfast, I made it through the last day before vacation with a smile on my face. Good breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, croissants, coffee… all served up hot at work. How off the wall is that? I didn’t have to do the dishes, or stir the eggs, or a blessed thing. I could learn to live with that level of care.
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posted in food, politics |
20th
December
2011
New city budget. New cuts, but not to taxes. The brave new world of municipal (provincial) (federal) administration. Probably been added to the curriculum at that fancy school of public administration (paid for with tax dollars).
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posted in economy, politics |
19th
December
2011
Certain dates trigger certain memories. For everyone. OK, I’ll grant exception for the babe in arms, but the rest of us; universal. Today, I have a poignant one.
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posted in history |
18th
December
2011
Keep your Chuck Norris myths. I’ve just watched Stephen Seagal in back-t0-back movies and I know who the toughest guy really is. At sea. On the train. In the air (from moment to moment). Nobody meaner! Seriously, just watching the stunts makes me hurt. I know, it’s not all real, but I can get hurt hammering in thumbtacks. I’m easily impressed by random acts of violence. And no, I’m not going to grow up to be a menace to society. I can play nice, if I have to.
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posted in humour |
17th
December
2011
A bit before my time, but W.C. Fields mentioned a rule of thumb for actors. “Never work with animals or children.” In an update, that should include bears. Especially ones that are smarter than the average. That means Yogi.
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posted in media |
16th
December
2011
The pizza industry has it right. Delivery, in a given sector, for a given price, within a given time. Change the equation and the customer wins. Here’s a test: how often have you had free pizza?
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posted in food |
15th
December
2011
This just in: if you tell someone you intend to do something unethical before you do it, instant absolution. Cooler than confession. Only in the parallel universe of our government.
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posted in politics |
14th
December
2011
Yes, I understand and respect the decorum demanded of parliamentarians. That said, sometimes you just have to call it as you see it. Thank you, Justin.
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posted in Idol, music |
13th
December
2011
I’ll admit it. Sometimes, I jump to conclusions. Panic without due cause. Get my tighties in a knot. Like, yesterday.
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posted in humour |
12th
December
2011
Maybe the trick is to read the FAQ. Save some time. Ease the frustration. Etc. I didn’t. I won’t the next time. Move along; there’s nothing to see here.
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posted in computing |
