Part 3 in our "Fun With Spam" series (If you can't beat 'em, laugh at 'em). Today we present a delightful bit of nonsense that might put Alice in Wonderland to shame! The 84-chute-old berry was chao in a phonon anheuser after nascent gibbous a buteo whir to scoff the collie wonder chore. "The lesson… Continue reading

Some software developers use combinations of dictionary words as registration codes. I have a lot of software from one such developer. I recently registered a new application with them. I think this code is the best yet: balmy toads It's simply delightful! I can add that to my set; I also have: dangerous room  … Continue reading

Some number of years ago, Rich went to a talk. He remembers the subject; it impressed him. I remember him coming home and telling me all about the talk.. He doesn't, unfortunately, recall the name of the speaker, the date, the title of the talk, or the location. Also unfortunately, the topic doesn't Google well.**… Continue reading

From a real spam I got today. I could probably enter it in some free verse contest… Toward, self his help tell. White run king natural. Ride, such still help. Written paper, clock. These family, quick. True before, melody industry bat cost. Million up paint picture laugh appear. Century he tone call star. Though so… Continue reading

Happy Groundhog Day! Phil saw his shadow. Six more weeks of winter (at least in western PA). If you're where it's cold and snowy, stay inside and watch a movie. If you haven't seen Groundhog Day (starring Bill Murray) I recommend it. It's one of my favorites and quite fun. It's set in Punxsutawney; they… Continue reading

Today is the day of the winter solstice, the time of year when the sun stands still. The winter solstice, which occurs on either December 21 or 22, marks the shortest period of daylight — and the longest night — of the year. Continue reading

A thought-provoking sentiment for the year-end season, whatever your religious beliefs. (Original author unknown) If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing… Continue reading

I just read an article entitled "How to Work with an Engineer". Rule #2 says " Engineers are natural-born problem-solvers." It's true. Give an engineer a problem (a challenge) and he'll find a way to solve it. You may consider this the Engineer's corollary to the age-old wisdom, "Be Careful What You Wish For". As… Continue reading