Month: March 2006
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Here’s your sign
On Tue, 10 Jan 2006, 13:25:56 +0600, I wrote the following email to the Minnesota Department of Transportation about the chunk of I-35E shown in this Google map:Regarding the signage in this part of the highway system.The last speed limit sign for this stretch of road is just before the Grand Avenue exit which indicates…
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Mind the Gap
For every credibility gap there is a gullibility gap.Richard Cobden, English politician (1804-1865)
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Diaries of a Dog & Cat
A Dog’s Diary:7 am – Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!10 am – Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!2 pm – Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!3 pm – Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!4 pm – Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!6 pm – Oh boy! Welcome home Mom! My favorite!7 pm –…
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Winter Wonderland
We’re having a great snowstorm in the Twin Cities today. I tried to go to work, but I got four miles in about half-an-hour. There were semaphores out, packed ice on the road and other general fun. I turned around and said screw it for today.
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Life on life’s terms
We may not imagine how our lives could be more frustrating and complex — but Congress can.Cullen Hightower
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New Acronym
Just ran across this new acronym while reading Overheard in the OfficeSINBADSingle Income, No Boyfriend, and Desperate.