Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • Arguing for the Team

    If it weren’t for a lot of arguing, one of the great partnerships in American history might never have gotten off the ground. One hundred years ago this month, Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the first airplane. One key reason for their success, according to Mark Eppler’s book The Wright Way: 7 Problem-Solving Principles from… Continue reading

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  • Fat-free (or Carb-free) Still Isn’t "Free"

    I recall an article I read a few years ago. The author recounted his discovery of some non-fat cookies at the local "Quik Stop Gas & Shop" when he stopped in for a fill-up on his way home from work. The cookies were delicious (and fat-free!) so he began to make a habit of stopping… Continue reading

  • Online Friends

    friend n. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade. Friends help you move. Real Friends help you move bodies. (found on a t-shirt) “I really don’t like it when other people assume their… Continue reading

  • Third Week of December

    As I expected, the Friday 5 for this week concerns the holiday season currently upon us. None of the questions intersect with mine from last week, however. Add your own comments here or at the Friday 5 site. Do you enjoy the cold weather and snow for the holidays? What is your ideal holiday celebration?… Continue reading

  • To read… or not to read?

    Do you feel funny if you start a book but don't finish it? If you don't want to finish it? If you don't like it? How about if the book is by an author you usually enjoy reading? Continue reading

  • Ode to the Chiropractor

    It's no secret. I see a chiropractor every 4 to 6 weeks for a maintenance adjustment (aka "tuneup"). I don't know what I'd do without that visit. (Actually, I do know. I'd be in pain, or at least decidedly uncomfortable. That's the whole point.) Continue reading

  • Online Relationships

    You’re sitting with a group of friends, perhaps a dozen at most, at a gathering of your favorite kaffeeklatch. Everyone has a mug of coffee or tea, hot chocolate or punch, or (at this time of year) maybe cider or eggnog. You’re munching on some incredible calorie-free cookies from a recipe you found on the… Continue reading

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  • Taking Offense

    Political Correctness is the attempt not to offend people who want to be offended What can you do about people who insist on taking offense where none was meant? Where the people supposedly responsible for giving the offense weren’t even talking about the person who has chosen to be offended? A fellow member of a… Continue reading

  • Circle of Words – #48

    I'm trying something new. Circle of Words is one of several "memes" on the web right now. It's been ongoing for almost a year now; this is week 48 and I've only just found it! Circle of Words is …a weekly set of questions that are somewhat personal, spiritual, and will explore your inner most… Continue reading

  • Low-carb pizza?!

    Rich and I have a favorite Pizzeria (Pasquale's in San Francisco). We've tried many other pizza places; this one (in our opinion) is by far the best. But… how to fit pizza into a diet in which you are trying to substantially reduce your carbohydrate intake? Answer: Toppings! In pizza, we both like the sauce… Continue reading