Did you know that abandonment rates for blogs are at 45%? Neither did I. This blog isn't on its way to becoming a statistic, but I will admit that it hasn't received much care and feeding as of late. There have been a number of reasons for this. One, I've been sick with whooping cough.
Me: "You know, of course, that Bounce dryer sheets have 101 uses." She: "Wuh?" She B: "Yeah, they can be used as a poor man's condom." She: "WHAT!?!" Me: "Kids come out dryer fresh." She: "Okay, I don't wanna know any more!" She B: "But we have 100 more sheets to use."
Me: "Hello, my computer just rebooted itself and didn't give me a chance to save any of my work." Help Desk: "Yes." Me: "Yes? What do you mean yes?!?" Help Desk: "I'm sorry. There was a software push from the system. Your computer rebooted afterwards. It's efficient." Me: "Well, the system just lost an hour's
I've only been using Netflix for a few weeks, but I'm over the moon with this service. For those that don't know, Netflix is a speedy and efficient internet-based movie rental shop that's in touch with internet geeks and what they may want from an on-line rental experience. Check this out: A nice two DVD try-out,
I was cruising movie reviews this weekend with the thought that I'd feel well enough to actually go see one (almost), and came to the realization that there had to be an easier way to get movie ratings. Ebert's site, Metromix's site, blah, blah, blah. I don't want to wade through each site's schtick to
I have a Macintosh G3 Tower, 512MG of Ram, 6GB harddrive. It plays DVDs, CDs and Zips. There's an external CD burner and OSX in a box (though I didn't like the experience of it on the ol' girl), and a Viewsonic 17" with USB ports in the bottom. Goes by the name Power Pooter.
He: "I'm awaiting the thump that will signal your rapidly cooling corpse." Me: "Yeah, you and countless others. So sorry to disappoint you." He: "Hey! I said I was waiting, not eagerly anticipating." Me: "It makes little difference to my recovery." He: "Anticipated recovery." Me: "Go away."
Interstate Bakeries is going belly-up, according to Business Week. The maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread and other good things couldn't keep up with the 'low-carb' craze, but B.W. thinks they just stopped trying. Either way, I'm adding Twinkies to my Peapod order. It'll take me forever to eat them so I'll stow them in my
phone rings Me: "Hello?" She: "We need to go to New York again." Me: "Okay, sure." She: "I'm watching Sex and the City, and I see all of these cool places we need to go." Me: "Which season?" She: "Season 4. They were just in Tao. We stood outside of Tao! I recognize the street
I've been having some of the strangest experiences on the L lately. Usually I tune out with my iPod, but my ears are wonky from the coughing, hacking, wheezing, etc. so I've been watching and listening to my fellow passengers more than I want. I can't wait to be well again. Parrot Talker to her
