I make the toolbox, then … bupkis

March 3, 2023

I'm very good, I've found, at creating systems and workflows. Not so much actually using them.


What’re you lookin’ at?

February 2, 2022

I think one of the big downsides to virtual meetings, big or small, is the inability to make eye contact. You have to choose whether to look at the other person or look at the camera.…


No, there’s no evidence supporting ivermectin

September 9, 2021

Virtually the entire evidence in favor of ivermectin came from a single debunked study — so saying "Well, the jury is out" is a crock.


No, it’s not an error

September 9, 2021

Here is the current CDC map showing "Level of Community Transmission of COVID-19, by State/Territory" — I think it speaks for itself.


Maybe the next mission

August 8, 2021

If the Marines really are out there "protecting democracy" like the NFL says, you would think they'd be deployed to Texas.


Living like animals

August 8, 2021

Sometimes I feel bad knowing there are people in the world whose bread doesn’t come wrapped in two plastic bags.…


Can’t really argue

August 8, 2021

I wondered how long before “#letthemdie” began to trend. Imagine needing a hospital bed, but it’s taken by an anti-vax Covid patient.…


Here comes Fred

August 8, 2021

Storms need more … forceful names. It would just be embarrassing to have your house destroyed by “Fred.”


A frog in the hand

August 8, 2021

There are dozens of these little guys all over the place here.…


It’s bigger than my head

August 8, 2021

No, this isn’t terrifying at all.…


My digs

August 8, 2021


The world will end soon enough

July 7, 2021

The world is ending, as Hollywood prepares movies based on View-Master, and ... Uno. The card game.


Booby indeed

July 7, 2021

PRO TIP! Don't label your booby traps "Booby Trap."


And … action!

June 6, 2021

Silly me, I didn't remember that Foundation was an action story. 🙄


Avoid Roboto for body copy

June 6, 2021

I've notice that sites using Roboto for body copy just feel less serious and trustworthy.


Best bandanas

June 6, 2021

Forget the "10 best headphones in 2021." Consumer electronics has nothing on GQ's "19 Best Bandanas 2021": https://www.gq.com/gallery/best-bandanas-2021


Don’t mix these up

June 6, 2021

You probably don’t want to mix these two items up, even if Amazon thinks they’re related.


Good timing

June 6, 2021

A side effect of my new medication is — no joke — an urge to shop. And today is Prime Day. Yay?…


No periods required

June 6, 2021

Today I learned that the Chicago Manual of Style allows using am and pm (no periods) as well as a.m. and p.m. One more way it's better than AP style.


My newest button project

June 6, 2021

These proudly display my vaccination status ... in a way that's both juvenile and obscure.


Oh boy

June 6, 2021

Why is “uterus” masculine? Why isn’t it “utera”?…


A second mail test

June 6, 2021


How I met your mother at the soda bar

June 6, 2021

Contrary to what you might believe from the dating scene, drinking alcohol actually reduces your chance of getting pregnant.


Companies are planning to advertise in your dreams — and no, this ain’t The Onion

June 6, 2021

Holy bleep: Researchers from companies like Burger King, Coors, and Xbox are researching how to advertise to you WHILE YOU SLEEP.


Pox News

June 6, 2021

A human woman was infected with cowpox ... that she got from her cat. But there's more.


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