As we enter our fortieth day of rain, I propose that starting with next month's summer session, the university should offer the NOAH certification program, consisting of ark-building 101, animal husbandry, and community waste management. … [Read more...] about The NOAH certification
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Monster IKEA
So the new IKEA store in Houston is open. My God, what a monstrosity that thing is. The old store has been reduced to a pile of rubble, and next to the new behemoth it looks like a small pile. A tiny pile. The new store even has a bigger sign, as Michael pointed out, "just … [Read more...] about Monster IKEA
We have greenage
One wall of the dining room is green. We're waiting for the plaster to dry everywhere else so we can finish painting. My clever mother suggested putting up wainscoting over the evil wallpaper on the bottom half of the wall, an idea that appeals to me a lot more than peeling and … [Read more...] about We have greenage
Setbacks
We got the mudding finished and the dining room taped and covered in plastic last night. However, the green paint is all wrong. We came to the conclusion that we can't find a shade that won't be too dark and still matches the remaining wallpaper on the bottom half of the … [Read more...] about Setbacks
buzzwords II
"Fax Transmittal Cover" 1. "Transmission" wasn't good enough? We needed a second word to cover this concept? 2. Isn't the transmission implied? "Fax Cover" was just too boring, and you had to spice up your day with a little neologism? neologism 1 : a new word, usage, or … [Read more...] about buzzwords II
The wallpaper must die
Day 1 Supplies: scrapers, spray bottle, bottle of wallpaper stripper concentrate that has to be diluted in hot water. Discover lack of hot water. Opt to fill spray bottle with water instead and proceed as seen on Designed to … [Read more...] about The wallpaper must die
buzzwords
I screwed up my wrist while moving boxes over the weekend and I'm trying to lay off the typing, but certain corporate buzzwords deserve a little venom. Today it's "competencies." I loathe this word. It's so useless and graceless. We have "competence" and we have "skills." Write … [Read more...] about buzzwords
TiVo love
TiVo is going to let people download TV shows. And DirecTV is finally adding local channels in my area. … [Read more...] about TiVo love
Farscape: Peacekeeper War
And now back to less life-changing matters. I'm drooling over the promo (new) photos (old) of the new Farscape miniseries. … [Read more...] about Farscape: Peacekeeper War
Homeownership
The house is ours. The previous owners took the porch swing with them (sniffle) but they left us all the leftover paint and flooring so we can match it. They also left us a couple of plants, and the new grass in the back yard is growing well thanks to all the rain. They even … [Read more...] about Homeownership
