Random Thoughts

Introduction (and disclaimer...)
From time to time, I may have a little something on my mind that just isn't blog-worthy, but is important to get out to my adoring public, all the same. These random posts will be short, I promise, and they will not contain any political ramblings. There is no place for comments, so any questions are rhetorical.  This way, I can pretend that everyone agrees with everything I say!  So if you find yourself sitting in the dentist's office, waiting for a sandwich at Panera, or your solitaire is blocked on your work computer, check it out.  It's food for thought - not to be taken too seriously.

Oh, how very true...

"And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt."
- Sylvia Plath

Who's Wearing My Skivvies?

The worst part about having all your luggage stolen on vacation is wondering whether anyone is wearing your underwear. And if the culprits are indeed parading around in my only set of matching bra and panties, are they getting as much enjoyment out of them as I once did?

Quote of the Day

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."   
- Dr. Suess

Basic Bathroom Etiquette

It is against the law to follow someone into the workplace bathroom and discuss work related issues.  Okay, it's not against the law, but it should be.  The toilet is a safe space, and should be revered as such.  The only acceptable things to say to a co-worker in the ladies' room are the following... A) "Gee, it sure is cold in here today, isn't it?"  B) "Damn, do you happen to have an extra tampon?"  and C) "Can you spare a square?"  All other topics should be tabled until both parties are a minimum of 10 feet from the outer bathroom door.

Update on Oreos (see below)

I actually heard today on the radio that some study in Connecticut has confirmed that Oreos are just as addictive as cocaine.
True story.

Words to Live By

"The question isn't who is going to let me, it's who is going to stop me."         -Ayn Rand

Oxymoron

Is there a such thing as a Type-A Hippy Chick?  Because that's what I think I might be. I mean, I'm all about Peace, Love and Understanding and all that crap, but there needs to be rules... and lists! Yes, color-coded lists held together neatly with those cool plastic coated mini paper clips.

Oreos are of the Devil

This is a food that I could go years without thinking about, but once there is a package in my house (all chocolate crunchy cookie and sweet, melt-in-your mouth cream in the middle) they will not let me rest until they are all gone.  They whisper to me... "pssst, Oreos here! in the pantry! resealable package to keep us nice and fresh! why are you only taking 2, take a handful! we could be gone by tomorrow! get us while you can!
Evil, twisted little confections. I hate them.

Stand by your man

Johnny Depp, I will always love you, even when Hollywood (and Disney) disown you. Keep on keepin' on.

"When I see someone who just follows their dream and succeeds, and just does basically what they want to do and doesn't have to answer to anyone, obviously not harming anyone, that's great."          - Johnny Depp

Boardroom Shenanigans

At a recent Board meeting of a well-known department store chain, the conversation went something like this:
"I have a wonderful idea! People LOVE sales, so let's have a one-day sale and advertise 70% off."
"Surely you aren't suggesting that we discount our products 70%. Have you gone stark-raving mad?"
"Of course not! Only the crap no one would ever buy will be discounted; all the other items will be full price, but the signs will be so confusing, no one will have a clue what it costs until it is rung up.  AND, we will short-staff the entire store on the sale day.  That way it looks like more people are shopping."
"I say, sir, you might just have something there."
"Shall we order dinner?"

Quote of the Day

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."

Katharine Hepburn

A Word of Advice

If you're going to write a strongly worded complaint letter, make sure you spell everything correctly.  For example, there's this little gem... "I called and called, but noone answered..." Which begs the question... Who Is Noone?

Stop the Madness

I have just about had it with people (of the marketing persuasion) making up ridiculous word combinations for their ad campaigns.  
Example: Grillebration (???)   

Quote

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do."  

Mark Twain