Archive for November, 2011
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30
Nov
2011
No Politics Here
This blog is about me and my thoughts, but I don’t want to get into politics here. I don’t mind talking about it at the bar or in the locker room at the gym. But I don’t think it is a good idea to talk about it online or at work. So, please respect that and don’t try to bait me with questions.
24
Nov
2011
Turkey, Parades and Football
Its nice to have a day off from work. Thankfully, I am getting paid for the day, which I get to spend watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and then football.
Then I will feast on a turkey breast, with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a green bean casserole topped with french fried onions.
My dessert choice is pecan pie. I am going to pass on the pumpkin pie this time and push that back to Christmas dinner, instead.
18
Nov
2011
Friday
Did you know that the English word, Friday, is derived from Viking days? I always thought that everything about our calendar came from the Romans. But Friday is in honor of Frigg, the wife of the Viking god, Odin. I came across this tidbit while clicking through Wikipedia. Maybe it is time for me to read up on Norse mythology – I don’t remember much from when we had to study that back in high school. But now I am interested in the subject, it will probably mean a lot more to me now than it did back then.
2
Nov
2011
Word Play
Have you noticed how some companies use words to disguise their reality? Like instead of saying that they sell used cars, they call them “previously owned” or “pre-loved”?
I was reading a listing for a job with a company that calls itself a “consumer finance business.” I wish they would cut the crap and just call themselves a title loan company. Seriously.