January 2012
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*sigh*
Apparently, the higher-ups at work are insisting we use two spaces after each period, and fully-justify our letters.
Sheesh. Why don’t they just have us use Comic Sans (it’s so friendly!), and extra exclamation marks to show how awesome we are? And emoticons, because we’re sooooo happy!!!!!!!! :)
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The Rules for Men (from a 90's British lad mag)
Any Man who brings a camera to a stag night may be legally killed and eaten by his fellow partygoers.
Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.
It is ok for a man to cry under the following circumstances: a. When a heroic dog dies to save its master. b. The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse. c. After wrecking your boss’ car. d. One hour, 12 minutes, 37...
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Oscars
Oscar nominations are out! I’ve seen exactly one (Hugo) of the nine Best Picture nominees.
Even though it’s a month away, I’m really excited about the Best Picture movie marathon that AMC does. I did it last year and saw just four films, but it was a super fun experience. The story of last year’s event is here; I assume that this year might be similar. I’m hoping...
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Smoking Camel on a Camel - Coda
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“Make good stuff, then make it easy for people to buy it. There’s your...”
– Jonathan Coulton is wise.
http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2012/01/21/megaupload/
(via neil-gaiman)
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Passport
Put in the application for the lad’s passport this morning! $105, and it’s only good for five years (though let’s face it, if we go to Mexico in October, that’s gonna be the only international trip our family will be able to afford in the next five years!)
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Cold Frame notes
One site says paint cold frame inside and out with white paint, to reflect sunlight.
Another site says white diffuses the sunlight and keeps plants from leaning south. And that to paint the inside of the cold frame black would turn it into an oven.
It looks like insulation is definitely a possibility. Maybe just scavenged or cheap rigid foam insulation, or even styrofoam sheets.
Another...
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Picking up my Adderall at Walgreens ...
Pharmacist: OK, you're all set. Any questions about the medication?
Me: Yeah. Does the fact that these are generic affect their street value?
Pharmacist: ...
Watchfunnyordie:
Hello Caller with Tom Lenk
A woman on the brink calls a suicide hotline. The man who answers is anything but helpful.
