Debriefing
She: "So, you're alive?" Me: "Yes. And in one piece." She: "How was it?" Me: "In light of their banter, I was left wondering how our conversations must seem to outsiders." She: "They had their own language?" Me: "Yeah, talking in short-hand and such." She: "But did they have secret
2AM Feeding
Chirp. Chirp. "Damn it all, what does it want now? Why does it need attention now? I'm not getting out of bed, I'm not!" ...Chirp. Chirp. "Noooo...no matter how hard it cries!" ...Chirp. Chirp. "Noooooooo!" ...Chirp. Chirp. "Fine! Into the cradle with you!" ...Chirp. "*@!#!! cell phone had better learn
Between the Lines: A Conversation with My Boss
Boss: "I want you to build the best site in the system." Me: "Great! I've been wanting to change the way we do things. I can't wait to get started!" Boss: "Whoa! People are going to have a hard time with change. They won't go for it." Me: "Oh, we'll
Making Friends in Vegas, Part II
She: "Hear them going at it next door?" Me: "Yeah, let's cheer them on." She: "Don't you dare!" Me (beating in time on the wall): "Go, Bob Barker! Go, Bob Barker! The price is right! The price is right! Cummmmmmmm on dowwwwwwn! Yes! YES, oh GAWWD, YESSSSSSS!" She: "It's quiet
On Matters of Rest and Relaxation…
She: "Why should I take my camera? You're taking your camera." Me: "It's your vacation. Take it or not -- it doesn't matter." She: "You mean I can do what I want?" Me: "Absolutely." She: "What if I want to take off all my clothes and run naked down the
Catchin’ It
She: "You are giddy. Look at her, she's giddy!" She B: "She is. She's turning red. I don't think I've ever seen her turn red before." Me: "No, no, no, no, no, no...I am NOT giddy! And I AM NOT turning red!" She: "Oh, hon! Enjoy it. I don't remember
