When someone thanks me for something, I almost never say “you’re welcome.” Instead, I respond with “no problem,” “not a problem,” or some variation thereof. Though I have no particular inclination to stop responding this way, I’ve been trying to figure out why I do it.

At least some of it probably stems from my long-running, low-level general ( Read more... )

• Hooked on Veronica Mars.  First season is incredibly smart and engaging.  Tina Majorino (”Mac”) is adorable.  Started watching season two.  Have heard that seasons two and three are not as good as the first, with the third even breaking with the format of the previous two seasons.  Will stick with it as long as it remains interesting.
• Glad to be ( Read more... )