Month: January 2023
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Another Quickie: Plumbing Angst and Scandal-Branding
As per last week’s post, I’m not going to put up any extensively-prepared material this week—I’m still taking a partial January hiatus. Besides, plumbing headaches both in our home and in our little Airbnb house have sucked the funny out of me. I’ll spare you the details, but I shall point out that 1) I…
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Curated Cogitations, Page 2
(Pessimist)Your best effort is difficult to top. If you just now gave your best effort and didn’t get the desired results, your future looks bleak. When someone states “I love my job; I’d do it for free,” be happy for this person because the first part might be true. Do not expect exemplary customer service…
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School Day Breakfast Conversation (London, 1763)
Ransford (Pa), Carleigh (Mum), Daisy (Teenage Daughter) Mum: Daisy, dear! Breakfast! Ransford, you too…Poached eggs and bacon will keep you strong as an ox. Pa: And keep you fattened and gorgeous! Mum: Don’t know about gorgeous these days. You’re stuck with me like an ugly old heirloom. I was a treat before! Pa: Well, I…
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Reading Between the Caution Sign Lines
Posted warnings may be a nice courtesy, or simply someone trying to cover their butt in case of an incident. With limited room for words on such signage, one might consider what text has been left out. “Watch Your Step” is common. Presumably, we are already responsible to watch our steps. But this cautionary post…