Enough Already

Recipie tags for the muffin mixes. This like all my other projects has snnowballed out of control and is taking much longer than anticipated.

Holiday "Baking"

For several years, I've been getting the support staff at my office little holiday gifts. Sometimes wine or 6 packs. Sometimes different items for each individual. This year however, resources are not so vast. So everyone is going to get a muffin mix they can whip up whenever they like. It's prob a little lame compared to previous years but it's the thought that counts!

Philo-so-fizing. . .

Spoke to my Father last evening. He was describing a method of driving piles (I'm not even sure that is the correct spelling). . .He was describing a construction process whereby piers/posts are driven into the ground - into bedrock frequently. These posts are tasked with holding up the integrity of all the other infrastructure.

When we drive these posts into the ground, we need to know when we have driven the posts far "enough." How do we know when we hit far "enough"? Something on the driving mechanism "gives."

Hmmmm. . .The bedrock doesn't give, the post doesn't give. The driving mechanism gives.

(Please if this is inaccurate from an engineering standpoint, because I misunderstood Pops, do NOT correct me I'm working on something here. . .).

Something gives. And that something is the driving mechanism. That led my little brain into some kind of management, leadership, living well thought process.

If you want to be a driving force. The driving force. You must be able to give. If you want life to go a little more smoothly; If you desire less stress or confrontation in your life; you must give.

Some folks and situations are like bedrock - immovable, impenetrable. They just won't give. It's hard being "that guy."

Endeavor to be the driving mechanism. Endeavor to "give." Endeavor to check your stubbornness, ego, and prejudices. Give. The driving mechanism gives. If you want to be a driving force, you must give.

As Victor Frankel so eloquently stated: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."

Spot on. When we hit unyielding bedrock, it behooves us to give.

All Scanning n No Egg Nog

Makes d a dull girl. So I'm having a second glass. Figure it may also provide a certain amount of "warmth.". Got cold here fast.

Would like to gas off about how significant and special I find this scanning process but I suddenly feel very chill.

Ahhhhh Egg Nog. . .

New Toy

My parents have all these slides and they're just trapped in boxes not able to be enjoyed or mocked. . .

I ordered this little slide and negative scanner. You can put all your pics to digital. I've been playing with it a bit this evening. I need to get away from it actually. I'm so excited to see the next slide, I could sit here all night!

Anyway, it's little labor intensive but the gadget is pretty simple and was easy to install. . .Did it all by myself without cursing or even a hint of frustration.

Found this pick of my Father and his Father and their dog. So much fun!

If I find any truly heinous attire, etc., I'll be sure to post.

Good night, happy Friday, and GO NAVY!!!!!

WTF of the Day.

These items turned up in the kitchen area at my office today: 1 box of instant Jello pudding, some "barely used" witch hazel, and a box of elderberry immune system support tablets.

I guess some one cleaned out their pantry and their medicine cabinet last night?

So the pudding is name brand and chocolate and presumably fit for consumption but what on earth would make someone think anyone would want an opened bottle of witch hazel or an odd herbal remedy?!

Tweet? Tweet?

I decided I wanted to try Twitter. This was not forced upon me by the multitudes that mock me for not participating in other social networking sites. But sooner or later it was bound to happen.

The nice thing about Twitter, I'm just Homeeckwreck there too. Still pretty anonymous. Plus, how fun will it be to rant in 140 characters or less?

You know what amazes me about Blogger and Twitter and similar sites? How freaking user friendly they are. I remember in College, for a Geology class of all things, I had to build a web site. Yeah, it was graded. . .for a Geology class. I know WTF? Anyway, I'm not an IT wizard. It took me forever and at least a case of Yuengling Lager's worth of assistance from a few friends to get that sucker functioning.

And fast forward about 12 years, and in the course of about 15 minutes I set up a Twitter account, uploaded a photo, added a Twitter widget to my Blog, AND set my Blackberry up for mobile tweeting. (Tweeting. . .is that the correct term?)

So you can "tweet" me if you'd like. I would definitely like. As I said, I'm @homeeckwreck there too.

Rescue Cats Rule #19

Adoption fee: $0.00
Neutering: $400
Night in the pet ICU: $200
ER help for testicular "issues": $700
All inclusive. . .

Eddie knows how to roll. . .

We love him!!!

U iz Crazy Lazer Pointer Chik?

Allister's Blue Steel. . .

gIT OFF THE zINc (sink) b%^*(TCHES!

Bugs! #10

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
- Confucius

This is a good pic to double click.

Bugs! #15

When I let the dogs in the yard earlier today I looked to my left and noticed these small bugs on a weed(?) in the planter. They are super small. I think they might be aphids?

It's very cold here compared to the weather we've been experiencing. In fact, this morning is the first time we had to turn on the heat. I wonder where the aphids winter? I wonder why they wouldn't just dig in the dirt instead of clinging to a weed in the cold air?

If you enlarge the pic by double clicking on it, you can really make out some delicate details on the bug to the far right. I think this truly tested the auto adjustments on my camera. I hope the bugs stick around awhile so I can practice some manual adjustments in the daylight.

Back to Work Regrets?

Tomorrow C and I are back to work following just about 5 full days away. If you recall, I made a 20 item to-do list at the start of last week. I've done pretty well. I've reviewed and here's what I haven't yet accomplished:

10. Finishing What the Dog Saw. It's sitting right here beside me. I have about 60 pages to go. I could conceivably finish this evening. However, I'm currently too distraught with Pittsburgh's performance to see straight.

14. Molly still needs her shot.

16. That whole eat well and exercise thing. . .I didn't do any better this week than any other week. Disappointing as this kinda' disproves my theory that I would exercise more if I had more free time.