Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • Dreaming of Shoes

    The weird "logic" of the dreaming mind… First, let me say that I am not a person who goes barefoot. I occasionally walk around the house in socks. But I haven't gone barefoot (outside or indoors) since I was maybe 9 years old. Nevertheless, one of the dreamplots on my regular playlist is "I have… Continue reading

  • Today’s Word: Thixotropy

    thixotropy: Reversible behaviour of certain gels that liquefy when they are shaken, stirred, or otherwise disturbed and reset after being allowed to stand. — britannica.com Scene: The local diner. Two men are sitting at the counter. Man One reaches for a ketchup bottle. Continue reading

  • Cue Twilight Zone Theme

    Today is my birthday. This is the Google Doodle that I see. How delightful. What a nice coincidence. What is the occasion? Continue reading

  • This door not working.

    (For those outside of the SF Bay Area, BART Bay Area Rapid Transit) is our subway/transit system) Today's Fun on BART: I had a meeting in SF. A train entered the station moments after I reached the platform. The train stopped. The doors did not open. The doors continued to not open. Over the speaker… Continue reading

  • Three Memes, Part 3 (Art Meme)

    Several memes have been running around in Facebook lately. This is one of three that I've played. This is a game to keep art alive. Tiffanie R. gave me Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Continue reading

  • Three Memes, Part 2 (Poetry Meme)

    Several memes have been running around in Facebook lately. This is one of three that I've played. This is a poetry game. In this one, we pass along poetry. Heather S. gave me Rumi. Continue reading

  • Three Memes, Part 1 (Letter Meme)

    Several memes have been running around in Facebook lately. This is one of three that I've played. This is a letter game. Jaime M. gave me a Q. (Seriously?? Q??) Hmmm. I can do this. Continue reading

  • Magic!

    What do the Mona Lisa, a pink beach ball, a $20 bill, and a deck of cards have in common? Magic! Last night we enjoyed Ivan Amodei at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. The show was in the Fairmont Hotel, on Mason St at Sacramento, in San Francisco. Continue reading

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  • Would you Take That Extra Step?

    I’ve been job hunting for a while now. Popular advice tells me to “leverage my network” because insiders can help me gain access to the “hidden job market” (the jobs that aren’t posted). Popular advice tells me that I should also try to build a job based on my unique skills and experience. Popular advice… Continue reading

  • Casio Wave Ceptor 2556 Battery Replacement – Not For the Mechanically Challenged

    I have a Casio Wave Ceptor 2556 LCD watch. It's a great watch and, if I don't use the backlight or alarm often, runs for years before needing a battery change. In fact, yesterday was the first time the battery died since I've had the watch. I assumed that replacement would be a fairly simple… Continue reading