Archives for March 2006
When and where do you do your best thinking? It’s a useful thing to know and to keep in mind. Places I think best (in order):
I’ve also noticed specific times of the day when I think best.
And you?
This one spotted on a water cooler. It’s hand-written in blue pen on a Post-It note.
Use for plants only!
DO NOT DRINK!
Thing’s been there for, oh, I dunno, at least two years.
Quick thought. Which do you find more annoying: Mancow or the NPR Pledge Drive? Because in my mind, it’s a toss-up.
Chicago Public Radio has dreamed up a blog for its pledge drive—essentially piggybacking off the idea that in 2006, you have to have a blog for everyfuckingthingyoudo—and I want to slap anyone who reads that thing more than once.I mean, come on.
That’s all from Friday at 8:28 a.m.
I almost never ride the Metra, so I can’t really ascertain the veracity of this statement, but don’t you find META tag description of Metra’s website just a teensy bit boastful?
<META NAME="description" CONTENT="Welcome to Chicago Metra Railroad's Information Center. Metra is the worlds finest commuter rail agency.“>
See for yourself: go to www.metrarail.com and View Source.
I think signs are funny, especially homemade signs. People often make signs in the heat of the moment, not putting sufficient thought into a written statement (or instruction) that might end up plastered to a wall or door for months or even years. I really appreciate seeing the permanence of temporary emotions (especially frustration).
You might have noticed that my post volume has gone down in the past few months. Have you noticed I haven’t been posting in the daytime? That’s because the corporate firewall hates me! That’s right—my own website was blocked! Totally unreachable! I could go to Playboy, Hustler, Aryan Nation “R” Us, you name it, but not little ol’ underscorebleachnet.
Until now, baby!
The firewall loves me again, and I am back in full daytime corporate middle-of-the-day time-away-from-real-tasks blogging MODE. Yes. Oh yes.
Score one for productivity, baby!!!
Since I am a cheap bastard, I’ve been wearing my glasses lately instead of getting new contact lenses. I’ve noticed that this has the added benefit of making me look older and possibly having more gravitas. This could be beneficial at work.
In short, I’m fairly excited about this development. I may post a picture later.