I am trying to reduce the amount of time the internet sucks out of my day. So far I am failing. What I do realize though is that most of my time on the net is passive (ie reading, lurking, not much posting or interacting) and somewhat redundant (I see the same content cross posted to Twitter and FB and blogs) I realize I cross post too and I blame ( Read more... )

I don't usually watch Keith Olberman, he's on the tv when Jen's boyfriend is around but I usually tune him out.

Last night I was transfixed. This was beautifully said:

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When he was done I wanted to jump up and clap. As it was I was suppressing tears.

Yes. Just yes, exactly what he said.

If you have an in home caregiver for your child (say, a mother-in-law who lives with you) Why is it necessary to go home early from work (on a day we're short-handed already) to care for a sick child? Maybe this is me being a heartless, unsympathetic child-free person, but it's just a fever. What can mom do that grandma can't for 4 more hours ( Read more... )

( Nothing to see here, move along )

Can someone explain to me why it seems that the more I like someone, the less inclined they are to like me back? The reverse is also true, the people who like me, I don't tend to feel romantically inclined towards. Is this the Universe's idea of a joke ( Read more... )

Tivo clipped the end of Lost tonight!! I missed the last 5 minutes.
It ended at a VERY bad spot!!!

If anyone can tell me how it ended I would be very grateful.
Last I saw was Hurly and Libby talking on the cliff.
How did it end!!?????

Those of you not wanting spoilers best not read comments to this post.

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I think the hard drive on my iBook is horked. Its making strange noises and the computer keeps freezing up. assclouds gave me some ideas to try. I ran a hardware test off the boot CD but that all came up normal. I have no idea what is wrong with it other than "probably the hard drive". I haven't been able to boot it up off the CD to see if I can access the ( Read more... )

Due to a change in station affiliates Tivo failed to tape the season premiere of Lost.
The ONE show on network tv I still watch....GRRRRRRRR

And it doesn't look like they will be rerunning it before next week's episode airs. Double GRRRRRRRR

My boss just reported that gas is up to $3.14 for REGULAR.
*sighs* My travel plans for the upcomming month just got pricier...blargh

Hey zarfmouse when are you going to start that biodiesel production?