Random Thoughts
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Macbook Air
This week, Apple introduced the Macbook Air. I’ve been reading some of the articles, as well as the whining comments. Continue reading
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Flowers and… Coffee?
The local Florist now advertises Coffee. It’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Florist and Cafe. I’m trying to imagine what this would be like. The imagination boggles. Continue reading
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Slippery When Wet
I’ve been taking CalTrain from the Millbrae “Intermodal” station since June 2006. When I first started using the station, I noticed the large (approx 20 ft diameter) decorative tile circle in the center of the station. The tile is glazed and very smooth. If you’re walking quickly across it, it’s slippery on a dry day.… Continue reading
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Saying Thank You
Many years ago, I decided that if I wanted the right to complain when I received unacceptable service, I should also be sure to say “Thank You” whenever I received exceptional service. After all, most people only meet expectations. When someone exceeds expectations to a large degree, shouldn’t you say something about it? Continue reading
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Scion xB: What Were They Thinking?!
We’re happy we didn’t wait for the 2008 models. :-( Continue reading
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Managing by “Piles”
Most Time Management books argue against managing paper by “piles”. They advocate making decisions as soon as the paper appears – respond, hand it off to someone else, file it appropriately, or throw it away. Continue reading
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The World-Changing Web
Some time back, someone I was talking to was saying how we should all support our communities by buying locally. Continue reading
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It Pays to Read the Label
We stopped into Walgreens for Chlorpheniramine Maleate, an antihistamine…. Continue reading