The last piece of cake, the last beer in the fridge, the last of what was a dozen Buffalo wings? Yeah, I'll take that.
Someone cut up a strawberry scone in the office this morning. I had one of the first pieces to be claimed, then half an hour later there was a lonely little bit left. I swooped on it like a lion on an elderly antelope.
It was yummy and am glad I didn't hesitate like so many others would have.
And I didn't even come from a big family. Oh wait, yes I did.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
That was surprisingly easy to do
me: give me a word and i'll try to work it into the story somehowNarges: unicorn
...
The nemeses of great speakers, sadly, are multiplying every day (and of course the enemies of a decent or poor speaker are more numerous than unicorn stickers at a daycare). E-mails going off in pockets, free coffee (and the associated bathroom breaks), packed agendas, ambient noises and the ability to surf the web on a phone are all taking eyes from the front of the room and concentration off the source of the message.
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The nemeses of great speakers, sadly, are multiplying every day (and of course the enemies of a decent or poor speaker are more numerous than unicorn stickers at a daycare). E-mails going off in pockets, free coffee (and the associated bathroom breaks), packed agendas, ambient noises and the ability to surf the web on a phone are all taking eyes from the front of the room and concentration off the source of the message.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
A private conversation between a lovely young lady and a drunken fool
10:02 PM Narges: is the exclamation mark an indication of
10:03 PM me: which exclamation mark?
10:04 PM which is to say, probably
(redacted)
10:11 PM
me: but seriously drunk
since i got home
rum margarita and a few beers since that
10:12 PM i turned your mashed potatoes into potato soup with cheese and tomato soup
sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
good
10:13 PM i meant cheese and tomato sandwich
not soup'
there was only two soups
Narges: haha
10:14 PM i wish i was there, i love drunk zac
(redacted… this is where I fall apart)
me: jahahah
10:40 PM hey
seeriously narges
i'm super out of control
i'm watching my new show "From The Earth To The Moon"
10:41 PM just the one episode
which is almost over
Narges: haha
me: i'm not goning to watchover the show
10:44 PM which is to say, I will be knowledgeable about the show... but maybe there will be some RFS seat entry beacon when they try to renter ...
hey, narges...
10:45 PM you're awesome (this is in 2009)
10:46 PM Narges: is my awesomeness somehow related to space?
10:47 PM also, whats in 2009?
10:49 PM me: i honestly have no idea
cause really
10:50 PM that is this this year
Narges: hahaahaha
me: I have no idea why i said "(2009)"
10:51 PM seriously... drunk on people drnking
good times
but not relyable people
10:54 PM Narges: k, im gonna go to bed
10:55 PM me: good call
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tonight's menu
Chopped salad with roasted peppers and tomatillo salsa dressing
Homestyle mashed potatoes
Swiss chard avec carrot
A Montreal seasoned ribeye steak with a Cabernet mushroom shallot reduction
Desert of little brownie
Paired with a 2004 Sette Fratelli Merlot of Jacuzzi Vineyards, which was purchased specifically to be paired with a steak dinner.
Homestyle mashed potatoes
Swiss chard avec carrot
A Montreal seasoned ribeye steak with a Cabernet mushroom shallot reduction
Desert of little brownie
Paired with a 2004 Sette Fratelli Merlot of Jacuzzi Vineyards, which was purchased specifically to be paired with a steak dinner.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Salty and Sweet
I've been wavering to the extremes of salty and sweet all day. I went to bed last night a little hungry, planning on having a creative breakfast. I started with sauteed spinach, topped it with some grilled tomatoes and two eggs over easy. There was a side of potatoes and toast involved as well. You can see in the photo that I accidentally popped one of the yolks, but it was a pretty freaking sweet breakfast.
Several hours later I went to see a movie and had popcorn, which was salty. After the movie, I made coffee and wanted a doughnut to go with it, so I made that happen. About an hour later, danged if I don't want something salty. But to round the day off with a healthy close like the way it started, I had a salad, which had some salty ingredients.
There's something strange about a day where you don't have to do anything. I realize I don't have any of them coming up for probably about 6 months cause it's going to be an interesting time. Which is good, cause if I hadn't been kind of sick today, I would have found something to do anyway.
Several hours later I went to see a movie and had popcorn, which was salty. After the movie, I made coffee and wanted a doughnut to go with it, so I made that happen. About an hour later, danged if I don't want something salty. But to round the day off with a healthy close like the way it started, I had a salad, which had some salty ingredients.There's something strange about a day where you don't have to do anything. I realize I don't have any of them coming up for probably about 6 months cause it's going to be an interesting time. Which is good, cause if I hadn't been kind of sick today, I would have found something to do anyway.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Passive voice isn't weak, it's polite
I have been bombarded with comments over the years by editors saying that the passive voice isn't the best choice (I just used it again). But it has been used deliberately and pleasantly, I feel (did it again).
Skunk, of "Elements of Style" fame said "The active voice is usually more direct and vigorous than the passive." Sounds like an obnoxious drunk to me. All up in your grill, being all vigorous.
Columbia says "Active voice makes subjects do something (to something); passive voice permits subjects to have something done to them (by someone or something). Some argue that active voice is more muscular, direct, and succinct, passive voice flabbier, more indirect, and wordier."
Sounds a lot like me actually (flabby, indirect and wordy).
And yet, I turn your attention to the writing of Mr. Thomas Jefferson: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
The above passage essentially said, "Suck it, England. We rock." And it used the passive voice (some active too, but still).
Also, for funsies, listen to "Fixing a Hole" by the Beatles with only the right headphone on. It's a kind of haunting a cappella.
Skunk, of "Elements of Style" fame said "The active voice is usually more direct and vigorous than the passive." Sounds like an obnoxious drunk to me. All up in your grill, being all vigorous.
Columbia says "Active voice makes subjects do something (to something); passive voice permits subjects to have something done to them (by someone or something). Some argue that active voice is more muscular, direct, and succinct, passive voice flabbier, more indirect, and wordier."
Sounds a lot like me actually (flabby, indirect and wordy).
And yet, I turn your attention to the writing of Mr. Thomas Jefferson: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
The above passage essentially said, "Suck it, England. We rock." And it used the passive voice (some active too, but still).
Also, for funsies, listen to "Fixing a Hole" by the Beatles with only the right headphone on. It's a kind of haunting a cappella.
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