Now, I can hold a note for a long time...actually I can hold a note forever. But eventually that's just noise. It's the change we're listening for. The note coming after, and the one after that. That's what makes it music.

Host ,'Why We Fight'


Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Jesse - Mar 26, 2014 7:25:49 am PDT #23502 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I'm having broccoli-cheddar soup and a turkey sandwich.

I don't know if our eval policy is that strict, but all the managers do get a stern "Not all of your employees are above expectations" email every year.

Yeah, my last job had a hardass line about how the expectations are so high, you're lucky to be meeting them, but below expectations was definitely reserved for Issues.


msbelle - Mar 26, 2014 7:36:14 am PDT #23503 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I think I am having grilled shrimp salad for lunch.


-t - Mar 26, 2014 7:39:25 am PDT #23504 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I have a bunch of broccoli, I should probably make soup. Too bad I can't do that at my desk...


Consuela - Mar 26, 2014 7:55:11 am PDT #23505 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I had planned to: work on Dad's taxes, go to the gym, then go get Dad and take him out to lunch. Except his taxes are taking so long! SIGH. I was going to run this morning but it's been raining off and on all morning (yay) and I'm not in the mood to get soaked.

If I don't go to lunch with Dad, lunch will be leftover oatmeal risotto. And a visit to TJ's-- I stopped there last night and of course forgot to pick up the one or two things I really needed, like TEA. Argh. I must stock up on Irish Breakfast before I go back to work!


tommyrot - Mar 26, 2014 8:01:29 am PDT #23506 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

From Lifehacker: Revive Faded Old Jeans with a $5 Dye Job

My jeans all develop holes in the butt long before they need a dye job.


Jesse - Mar 26, 2014 8:09:25 am PDT #23507 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

You know, in general I know that comparing yourself to others rarely works out, but it is so windy outside, I thought I'd check the map! [link] And New England looks like nothing compared to that central corridor. Yikes.


Steph L. - Mar 26, 2014 8:10:53 am PDT #23508 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I think my lunch is going to be split-pea soup and cheese melted on a corn tortilla. And maybe a banana.


tommyrot - Mar 26, 2014 8:18:51 am PDT #23509 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

A compilation of videos of people behaving very badly at work: THE GREATEST WORKPLACE FREAK OUTS EVER - YouTube

People smashing their computers, desks, etc. One guy hits another over the head with a keyboard....


Jesse - Mar 26, 2014 8:22:02 am PDT #23510 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Shocking new school lice policies: [link]


Dana - Mar 26, 2014 8:36:23 am PDT #23511 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

It is quite windy here today, and as it's also recycling day, that's not working out too well.