Say this ten times fast: My noisy neighbors are my nemeses My noisy neighbors are my nemeses My noisy neighbors are my nemeses... While looking up the plural of nemesis, I discovered that Nemesis was a Greek goddess. The goddess of retribution, who "punishes excessive pride, undeserved happiness, and the absence of moderation." Well, the... Continue Reading →
Note to Retailers
I don't really want to see Christmas candy nestled up next to the Halloween candy in the candy aisle on October 30. And I don't really want to listen to holiday music while shopping on November 2. Bah humbug. I am still getting used to the idea that summer is over...what can I say,... Continue Reading →
I Am Living in the Wrong Country.
I read this article about maximizing vacations in the Globe today. It reminded me of the fact that Americans get shafted on vacation time. Did you know there is no law requiring employers to offer vacation time to employees in the United States? Well, now you know. Look at this list of "statutory minimum employment... Continue Reading →
“A Nation Distracted”
On my walk home just now, I came across a kid skateboarding while talking on a cell phone. He was maybe 10 years old. He would skate forward a few feet, and then turn his board around and skate toward me. Then go forward again. All while talking on the phone. I tried to make... Continue Reading →
Hall and Oates
The neighbors are playing "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall and Oates. What!! Do I live next to some guy named Eli?
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