Do you know that feeling you get when you get up at 3am to use the facilities and get yourself a little more nice cold water, and you’re just awake enough to want to put your mind onto more pleasent things than whatever it was you were dreaming about, so you sit down in front of this […]
Once again, I find myself doomed. Today’s reason follows a conversation with Number One Daughter, the nine-yr-old Human Tape Recorder. (As mentioned, “Human Voice Ripper and MP3 Playback Device” lacks that je ne se qua.) It went as follows:HTR: I love Fridays in school because we have Guidance class.BUMD: You talk to the Guidance Counselor?HTR: She […]
This year continues my streak of great Cincos de Mayo. Last year’s included a party, a pig, a keg – and then we broke out the Tequila. This year’s was much more sedate, not to mention sober, but nonetheless a great Cinco de Mayo. The day began in an office, where I was managed. Then I […]
Before we get to the Time Suck of the Week, I’d like everyone to take a moment and reflect on the irony and tragedy of life. I, the Big Ugly Man Doll, have a problem with betting on horse races. Specifically, my problem is that I don’t live near enough to a track to make […]
OK, I haven’t posted in a while, but I’ve decided on a new feature: The TimeSuck of the Week. Every Sunday I will post a new and wonderful way to waste time. This week’s is simple: http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html This TimeSuck is great in that not only will it help you consume those annoying moments of your […]