Carey, Kory, and I made a Target run at lunch today. A 60ish woman stopped us. “Can you do me a favor, please?” She was holding a jar of mayonnaise. What sort of favor do you do for a woman holding a jar of mayonnaise? You open it. So that’s the image that popped in … Read more
I’ve always enjoyed the song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” The skillful blending of electric and acoustic guitars pleases me, and I love the epic style in which Gordon Lightfoot delivers the lyrics. Even though he mentions the Great Lakes, a shipment of iron ore, and other quotidian details, he sounds as if he’s … Read more
1. Have a screwdriver to use for stuff you’re not supposed to use a screwdriver for. Screwdrivers are for driving screws. You’re not supposed to use them to gouge, pry, stir, and so forth. They certainly do work well in some non-screwing applications, though. Here is the one I’ve assigned to take the pain: 2. … Read more