Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • Small Regrets

    This was a recent prompt on one of my online writing groups (I forget which and I lost the original). The prompt was Talk About Small Regrets Initially, I agreed with one list member who said "All regrets are large regrets". However, recently, I've found cause to have second thoughts. Small regrets are regrets that… Continue reading

  • Bulletproof Monk

    If you like fast-paced action movies, especially if you like fast-paced martial arts action movies where Good triumphs over Evil, you should like Bulletproof Monk. The movies stars Yun-Fat Chow (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as the likeable "Monk without a name" (and this time the hero survives the movie!). Continue reading

  • Treasures 2004_23

    Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words, I hope you'll consider starting your own list of Treasures. If you enjoy this sort of thing, take a look at the participation positives web ring. Continue reading

  • Weekly Wrap-up (Sunday May 30 – Saturday June 5)

    This week contained a Monday Holiday, so I had both a long weekend and a short work week. Wheeee. The weather has been variable. A few nice days, followed by several days of heavy fog and low clouds. On Friday I could see bits of blue between the clouds from The Jobsite. It finally cleared… Continue reading

  • When I grow up…

    When I was nine years old I wanted to grow up to be… What? A doctor? An artist? An astronaut? In honor of my step-daughter's ninth birthday today, tell your readers and fellow Slanters what you wanted to grow up to be when you were nine. Tell us how that differs from what you did… Continue reading

  • Week 5 on The Job

    Today marked the end of my 5th week on The Job (depending how one counts; I started on a Tuesday and there has been one holiday). The Job was originally spec'd as a 6-week temporary contract. Now the question is — will they keep me on? This particular contract is short-term, but if you are… Continue reading

  • Shaolin Soccer

    Having purchased the DVD a couple of months ago, we finally watched Shaolin Soccer last night. It was a good night for mindless entertainment. This is one of those fun, must-see, good bad movies. It's silly, it's inane, it's very funny. The subtitling is pretty bad (which adds to the fun). Continue reading

  • Into My Garden

    [ This was a writing prompt from Daily Writing Practice ] Who stepped into my garden? We live on the edge of a ridge, a string of lakes, a watershed, and a wildlife preserve. In the daytime, visitors to our garden include various sorts of birds and (after 15 years!) grey squirrels. In the summer,… Continue reading

  • Treasures 2004_22

    Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words, I hope you'll consider starting your own list of Treasures. If you enjoy this sort of thing, take a look at the participation positives web ring. These are my… Continue reading

  • Fun With Meccano

    When I was a kid, I wanted an Erector set very much. I think I must have asked for one for ChristmasOrMyBirthday several years in a row before I finally got one! But nothing I might ever have made from my Erector set could come close to the cool stuff that Tim Robinson has done… Continue reading