Tiny Lego Lawnmower
OK. I admit it. I play with Lego building blocks. No, it’s more than that… I’m a “Lego-Maniac”. Seriously, I find them fascinating, fun, entertaining, and they have some kind of very child-like primal connection for me. So let’s crack this Lego nut open and see what’s inside, shall we? Continue reading
April 10th, 2013.
My Page-A-Day calendar informs me of the following bit of trivia:
“Survey Says: 95% Of Us Put On Our Left Sock First.”
“Hmmmm…”, I thought, “I put on my left sock first.”
“And my left pant-leg!”, I continued.
“And my left shoe!”, I stammered.
Ok, so what’s all that mean? Well, obviously I’m with 95% of the rest of “Us” (whoever we are). But it also means that somehow my Right-Brain is taking precedence on all maneuvers involving socks, pants and shoes. And who knows what else!
The photo above is of a new Solar Tube Skylight we just had installed in our house. It is really amazing and brings a lot of natural light into the room. The only problem is that it looks so much like a light fixture that I keep looking for the “off” switch!
Granted, it’s not really “on” all the time, even though the source of light (the sun) is always shining. Natural things like clouds, trees, birds, and of course nightfall affect how much light really shines through. Man-made items like buildings and aircraft also block the light.
This all got me thinking about another equally important light… the light that shines within each of us. Like the sun, it too is always on, but can be obscured. Natural things like our mood, life events, self-doubt, and even the weather can make our light seem dim at times. External factors such as unkind words from others, negative work places, accidents, and financial issues also have an impact on how bright our light shines. Continue reading
Hi gang,
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of marketing and buzzwords (*wink!*).
So, I’ve combined the two into a new word: Buzzketing!
Buzzketing (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc.) \ˈbəz-kə-tiŋ\ Definition: Excessive use of buzzwords in marketing media and presentations. May be accompanied by a glazed look, rapid speech, and a desperate need for validation.
“But wait, Joe”, you may be saying, “How can I use Buzzketing to talketize my objectivization potentiameter kill-zone, whilst still conveying a negative info-quotient contentualized drop-package?”
(translation: you’d like to talk a lot while saying absolutely nothing)
Here’s how it’s done – give a listen!
Joe Backbehinder Buzzketing Expert
(Or Watch on YouTube!)
This week’s post is a pithy collection of a dozen quotes about fools.
If you have a favorite that you don’t see here, please add it in the comments…
Cheers,
Joe Kerr
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.
— William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
Who’s the more foolish: the fool, or the fool who follows him?
— Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.
— Samuel Butler, Notebooks
If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it.
— W. C. Fields
They that are fated to be fools, have one consolation, that they are fated also to be ignorant of it.
— Norman MacDonald, Maxims and Moral Reflections
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
— Douglas Adams
Don’t approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a fool from any side.
— Jewish Proverb
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.
— Anon. (or maybe Plato ;-))
A fool follows his own wisdom and makes his own mistakes but a Wise man learns from the mistakes of fools.
— Luelle Davis
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
— Abraham Lincoln or Mark Twain or ?!?!?
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You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool Mom. She’s pretty nice and she’s pretty smart. If you listen to Mom you won’t go far wrong.
— Captain Penny (click here for more info)
Build a system that even a fool can use, and only a fool will want to use it.
— George Bernard Shaw
Ahhhh, morning!
I wake up, but my arm is still asleep. Why? Because there’s a cat on it, of course…
Nez (pictured above) was a very shy, skittish cat we got from a local shelter. She hid under the couch for the first 2 months, before moving cautiously to being under the coffee table. Now, as you can see, she’s very comfortable being out and about. Nez is a very sweet kitty, but not very zen (hence the name 😉 ).
Over the years, there have been over a dozen animals in various houses, and each with their own personality and quirky ways. Some like to sleep on the bare floor, some on carpet, in a pet bed, or even an old cardboard box.
Where does your favorite animal buddy like to sleep? Please let me know on the survey, and leave a comment if you have a special story…
Thanks,
Joe
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My wife and I are “foodies”… that is, we eat at restaurants quite a bit. To be fair, her palate was miles beyond mine when we met, but I am gradually catching up. Naturally, over time I’ve become more discerning – of the food, the atmosphere, and especially of the service.
Good service can keep me coming back just as sure as bad service can drive me away. And that’s what led me to the following introspective question:
The more I thought about it, the more I realized that being successful in business hinges on many of the same qualities I admire in a good waiter. Continue reading
Players:
Time: Just after lunch
Me: (thinking) gotta knock some stuff out … laundry, shave-shit-shower, back to work
Nez: keck keck keck
Me: not on the carpet (moves Nez to the hardwood floor…) Continue reading
I am Professor Joseeum, and today we will be discussing the endlessly fascinating topic of Bananas! Continue reading