Snow is dangerous. Blizzards are dangerous. Ice is dangerous. We all understand that. Shoveling is a pain, and very hard work. Again, we all understand that.
But for people wanting special privileges because of the snow is absurd. "I can't get there because of the snow." I understand. I really do. Stay off of the streets. It really is dangerous.
But please don't cry when life continues to move on. Please don't expect whole cities to close down to stop your fines from accumulating or whatever you think should be done for you.
Please don't be absurd. That's my job.
Pat
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Have a nice week
What a great week! Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa just finished their run of the Sondheim play "Into the Woods." It was a great cast with sooo many talented students--cast, pit and crew. I can't say enough about the wonderful experience it was. I am very proud to have been a part of it (just a couple of the costumes).
Ah, November 17 is National Homemade Bread Day, November 18 is Married to a Scorpio Support Day, November 19 is "Have a Bad Day" Day, and November 20 is Name Your PC Day. Now if you can't find something absurd in that list of national holidays, then you are as crazy as I am.
I love them all! Bread Day needs no explanation, but Married to a Scorpio Support Day is completely sane. If you believe in that sort of thing (I don't) then you have to admit that Scorpions are a volatile bunch. As I was born on the cusp of Scorpio and Sagittarius, I have always shown confused tendencies. There are notable days when Scorpio is in the ascendency, so to speak. I am definitely recommending that my spouse seek counseling.
What more can I say about November 19. It is sooo contrary that I love it! It's a shame, though, that I can't use it at work. Just with my friends. (Yes I have a friend. A Milky White cow.)
I have already named one of my PCs at work. My desktop was once named Mavis, for reasons best left undisclosed. However, it proved to be a lot like its namesake--contrary. It eventually went to the great PC heaven in the sky. No more power surges or network problems for it. Just unlimited access to the Web and noone pounding on the keyboard.
I hope that you all "Have a nice week."
Absurdly,
Pat
Ah, November 17 is National Homemade Bread Day, November 18 is Married to a Scorpio Support Day, November 19 is "Have a Bad Day" Day, and November 20 is Name Your PC Day. Now if you can't find something absurd in that list of national holidays, then you are as crazy as I am.
I love them all! Bread Day needs no explanation, but Married to a Scorpio Support Day is completely sane. If you believe in that sort of thing (I don't) then you have to admit that Scorpions are a volatile bunch. As I was born on the cusp of Scorpio and Sagittarius, I have always shown confused tendencies. There are notable days when Scorpio is in the ascendency, so to speak. I am definitely recommending that my spouse seek counseling.
What more can I say about November 19. It is sooo contrary that I love it! It's a shame, though, that I can't use it at work. Just with my friends. (Yes I have a friend. A Milky White cow.)
I have already named one of my PCs at work. My desktop was once named Mavis, for reasons best left undisclosed. However, it proved to be a lot like its namesake--contrary. It eventually went to the great PC heaven in the sky. No more power surges or network problems for it. Just unlimited access to the Web and noone pounding on the keyboard.
I hope that you all "Have a nice week."
Absurdly,
Pat
Sunday, November 1, 2009
I am the most pathetic blogger in the world! It's a good thing that this isn't a twitter account, 'cause I'd bore people to tears. Gee!
There are a couple of absurd things for me today. One is that I caught the office cold. Clorox wipes and Germx didn't help. I have it anyway. So far it is not as bad as my co-workers, but I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Secondly, I spent a week with my sisters and they didn't kill me! That means that I have failed in my life's mission--to be as ornery as possible. Drat.
Halloween is past. I wanted my costume to be a pair of sterile latex gloves and a face mask, but thought that I would scare too many patrons. I probably should have worn them anyway to stop spreading my germs. Can you just see a little librarian behind the desk with half of her face covered and with gloves on? I have visions of Dexter on a library rampage. Bwa wa ha ha!
November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month. Hurricane season ends in November. My father-in-law's birthday is 11-2. Tomorrow is Plan Your Epitaph Day. Oh, there are so many more days to celebrate this month. I can't wait. Unless I plan my Epitaph and I need it sooner than expected. Hmm.
And, the most absurd of all, don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 3. Your vote is important.
Absurdly,
Pat
There are a couple of absurd things for me today. One is that I caught the office cold. Clorox wipes and Germx didn't help. I have it anyway. So far it is not as bad as my co-workers, but I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Secondly, I spent a week with my sisters and they didn't kill me! That means that I have failed in my life's mission--to be as ornery as possible. Drat.
Halloween is past. I wanted my costume to be a pair of sterile latex gloves and a face mask, but thought that I would scare too many patrons. I probably should have worn them anyway to stop spreading my germs. Can you just see a little librarian behind the desk with half of her face covered and with gloves on? I have visions of Dexter on a library rampage. Bwa wa ha ha!
November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month. Hurricane season ends in November. My father-in-law's birthday is 11-2. Tomorrow is Plan Your Epitaph Day. Oh, there are so many more days to celebrate this month. I can't wait. Unless I plan my Epitaph and I need it sooner than expected. Hmm.
And, the most absurd of all, don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 3. Your vote is important.
Absurdly,
Pat
Thursday, August 27, 2009
A quote from the TV show "The West Wing:Take This Sabbath Day":
You remind me of the man that lived by the river. He heard a radio report that the river was going to rush up and flood the town, and that the all the residents should evacuate their homes. But the man said, "I'm religious. I pray. God loves me. God will save me." The waters rose up. A guy in a rowboat came along and he shouted, "Hey, hey you, you in there. The town is flooding. Let me take you to safety." But the man shouted back, "I'm religious. I pray. God loves me. God will save me." A helicopter was hovering overhead and a guy with a megaphone shouted, "Hey you, you down there. The town is flooding. Let me drop this ladder and I'll take you to safety." But the man shouted back that he was religious, that he prayed, that God loved him and that God will take him to safety. Well... the man drowned. And standing at the gates of St. Peter he demanded an audience with God. "Lord," he said, "I'm a religious man, I pray, I thought you loved me. Why did this happen?" God said, "I sent you a radio report, a helicopter and a guy in a rowboat. What the hell are you doing here?"
How many rowboats does Cedar Rapids need to not re-build in a flood plain? How many inches of water does it need to rain? How many streets need to be impassable to realize that CR is built in a flood plain?
Absurdly,
Pat
You remind me of the man that lived by the river. He heard a radio report that the river was going to rush up and flood the town, and that the all the residents should evacuate their homes. But the man said, "I'm religious. I pray. God loves me. God will save me." The waters rose up. A guy in a rowboat came along and he shouted, "Hey, hey you, you in there. The town is flooding. Let me take you to safety." But the man shouted back, "I'm religious. I pray. God loves me. God will save me." A helicopter was hovering overhead and a guy with a megaphone shouted, "Hey you, you down there. The town is flooding. Let me drop this ladder and I'll take you to safety." But the man shouted back that he was religious, that he prayed, that God loved him and that God will take him to safety. Well... the man drowned. And standing at the gates of St. Peter he demanded an audience with God. "Lord," he said, "I'm a religious man, I pray, I thought you loved me. Why did this happen?" God said, "I sent you a radio report, a helicopter and a guy in a rowboat. What the hell are you doing here?"
How many rowboats does Cedar Rapids need to not re-build in a flood plain? How many inches of water does it need to rain? How many streets need to be impassable to realize that CR is built in a flood plain?
Absurdly,
Pat
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Discount this blog
Absurd? You want absurd?
A vendor offers a discount on all items purchase if the total price exceeds $50.00. But the $50.00 must be the sum of all items after the discount is applied, if it is applied. So, the items (at the catalog price) total $50.00. A 25% discount is applied and the total of the items are not $37.50--not $50.00. So the discount doesn't apply and you are charged the full $50.00 Oh, plus shipping (which is free if the discount applies).
Screwed both ways.
Absurdly,
Pat
A vendor offers a discount on all items purchase if the total price exceeds $50.00. But the $50.00 must be the sum of all items after the discount is applied, if it is applied. So, the items (at the catalog price) total $50.00. A 25% discount is applied and the total of the items are not $37.50--not $50.00. So the discount doesn't apply and you are charged the full $50.00 Oh, plus shipping (which is free if the discount applies).
Screwed both ways.
Absurdly,
Pat
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Moving Day at the Library
The spouse and I spent a bit of time moving some furniture at the library today. I have a bit more to move and he has some shelves to put up for me.
It's good to work there when the library is closed. Hopefully, the layout will be more efficient. It will depend on when I can finish the move.
In 1909, the F.B.I. was founded. Hmm.
In other news, tomorrow is the anniversary of the first Bugs Bunny cartoon. What year? 1940, of course!
Absurdly,
Pat
It's good to work there when the library is closed. Hopefully, the layout will be more efficient. It will depend on when I can finish the move.
In 1909, the F.B.I. was founded. Hmm.
In other news, tomorrow is the anniversary of the first Bugs Bunny cartoon. What year? 1940, of course!
Absurdly,
Pat
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Catch as catch can
Today, in 1904, in St. Louis, Missouri, the ice cream cone was invented. Way to go!
The Cedar Rapids Public Library has begun the debate about where to build the new library. It's a hot topic, and well deserves as much input as possible. Let their Board of Trustees know what you think.
This week, at the Hiawatha PL, has been a strange mix of normal and odd. It has seemed to have been a long week, but I have gotten little accomplished. I think that everyone feels the same way.
There are only 8 (or so) days left to the summer reading program. I'm sad and glad that it is almost complete. The staff has done a fantastic job this summer and they are to be congratulated. Hmm. How shall I surprise them this year?
Patrons are also to be thanked. We have a great assortment of people and they are the best in Iowa. We reached unprecedented heights this year because of them. Thank you all so very much.
Absurdly,
Pat
The Cedar Rapids Public Library has begun the debate about where to build the new library. It's a hot topic, and well deserves as much input as possible. Let their Board of Trustees know what you think.
This week, at the Hiawatha PL, has been a strange mix of normal and odd. It has seemed to have been a long week, but I have gotten little accomplished. I think that everyone feels the same way.
There are only 8 (or so) days left to the summer reading program. I'm sad and glad that it is almost complete. The staff has done a fantastic job this summer and they are to be congratulated. Hmm. How shall I surprise them this year?
Patrons are also to be thanked. We have a great assortment of people and they are the best in Iowa. We reached unprecedented heights this year because of them. Thank you all so very much.
Absurdly,
Pat
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