I got an email from a friend that asked if I knew anyone that would be willing to take her two cats.  I was immediately worried because I know that she loves them with the love of a thousand lovers (like pretty much every other cat owner I know) and wouldn't give them up unless it was a dire situation.  When I found out the story, it really ( Read more... )

I got this email from a colleague today:

The two of you are in the rears on Person’s eval.  I need you to send it to Other Person before you leave on Friday.

Thanks for your help,

At 11:14am, I got a work email from myself that I didn't send.   The subject line read 455 and the body said 969.  WTF ( Read more... )

I drove up to Buffalo with some friends for a half marathon yesterday.  Our running troupe started out at six people 2 years ago, but now we're down to four.  None of us is an elite athlete by any stretch; we always eat well and laugh a lot, though.   Because we're not convinced that we aren't actually still 13, last night's entertainment consisted ( Read more... )

I wonder how much of a deterrent those Neighborhood Watch signs really are, especially when they look like this.

I can vouch for its authenticity.  After the unexpected and thoroughly enjoyed treat of having toast at a new coffee shop, I spent an hour in the sun with friends (mostly) good naturedly heckling the world passing by, starting with that ( Read more... )

1 of 136 US residents is behind bars.