Is it mean for me to respond to a (potential) student "No, I will not send an application because can't follow directions, and are clearly too stupid to go to college"

No. But then, I've been wanting to say the same thing to tenured faculty all day.

Groovy, another product of the fine, fine Florida public high school system.

On behalf of the teaching force in this fine, fine state, I apologize. I do what I can but there are more idiots than there are people to help them.

On behalf of the teaching force in this fine, fine state, I apologize. I do what I can but there are more idiots than there are people to help them.

::pats GG::

S'okay, sweetie-- only so many idiots you should be expected to cope with and considering you have to start with DD, that's worth at least a dozen clueless students.

Got caught up (thank you, threadsuck!), and wanted to respond to Andi:

So, hivemind... anyone remember that ep. of Good Eats where Alton goes after oatmeal? Remember how long and how hot an oven he said for toasting steel cut oats to cut later cooking time? I tried the Food Network site, and got no joy.

Here's the transcript for the oatmeal episode.

The Good Eats Fanpage has just about all the info on the show you'll ever need.

ETA: Vortex, she can't even spell her own home address correctly-- it's probably Emma Street

sadly, Barb was right. When she emailed me back, she corrected the spelling to "Emma" Street.

I wonder if I can write on the app with special marker, a big 'NO' that flouresces when it gets to the admissions office.

Advice for hotel people, students, and, let's face it, anyone: Do Not Vex the Vortex!

Well, the opportunity to vex me will be reduced, as I am leaving to have a glass of wine with a friend.

So, laid off as I am, today has been a really good day. I have a couple of nibbles- one at a company where several people who used to work here are, and this morning in my inbox I got three nominations for our internal "Hey you're pretty awesome!" awards.

Here is what they said

Coworker #1: "Daisy Jane has gone above and beyond to meet the client's needs and provide for the entire team. She is also the best den mother ever!"

Coworker #2: "Daisy Jane is always there to help the team, if it is by her organizing countless tasks that are akin to herding cats, or her dedication to seeing her teammates succeed. She brings a lot to team alli and needs to be recognized for her friendship, dedication and service."

Coworker #3: "Daisy Jane is a team player who will be sorely missed. She really stepped up to help [project manager] out. She's always cheerfully completed whatever was put before her, and has always been happy to complete projects way outside of her job description, like pricing [ridiculous client request] and editing [stuff for the website. Daisy Jane is a rock star!"

What fabulous things they said about you! And I am completely unsurprised!

Yay, DJ! With reviews like that, I'm sure you'll land a good job soon.

Killing time before my class tonight. Do not want.