Remember that “job skills, dress for success, etiquette” jobbie at Camp T a few days ago? OK, I learned table manners I didn’t know from a 21 year old male (blind). Did you know that if you butter your roll you bring the whole thing to your mouth to take a bite, but if youContinueContinue reading “Assume Nothing”
Tag Archives: It takes all kinds
Ask a Candidate
Here’s one of my favorite columnists (Robert Kirby, Salt Lake City Tribune) suggesting a question to the remaining presidential contenders: “When was the last time you prayed?” It’s a trick question. The only valid answer is “None of your damn business.” This is an election, not an ordination. We don’t care who you believe inContinueContinue reading “Ask a Candidate”
Overheard Phone Conversation
“So I was talking to a friend of Pam’s.” “…Yes.” “…She had twin boys last year.” “…So, she’s pregnant again. Due in May.” “…So, I said to her ‘ You mean, in May you’ll have 3 kids under the age of 2?'” “…No kidding. I said, ‘God Bless ya.'” God protect me.
Fred!
Nooooooo! Fred Thompson has dropped out of the presidential race. Fred! Fred! Where for art thou, Fred? How could you leave me like this, Fred? Ohhhh, Fred. Yeah, right. Voted for Hilary in the Michigan primaries. Plan to vote for her contentedly at every opportunity. First time since Clinton 1 ran that I feel satisfiedContinueContinue reading “Fred!”
Everest
Last week Sir Edmund Hillary, who, teamed with Tenzing Norgay, first scaled Mt. Everest, died at the age of 88 in his home country of New Zealand.* Hillary and Norgay reached the top of Everest after a brutal climb, and were later asked what they were thinking when they made the summit. Sir Hillary talkedContinueContinue reading “Everest”
Funny Story from Library School
I was remembering a great story from Library School today and wanted to share. A year or so ago I told the story of when I announced I was Bill Gate’s whore in library school. Bill gives a super-duper lot of money to American libraries and that’s my story and I am sticking to it.ContinueContinue reading “Funny Story from Library School”
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