Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • Fridge Door Alert

    Our refrigerator (an Amana model with the freezer on the bottom) is very well made, in general, but the upper door doesn't always seal properly without a solid push. As a result, we have found it hanging slightly open more than once. We decided that we needed some sort of alarm that would notify us… Continue reading

  • The War Against Outliers

    An article in Forbes suggests that people without Facebook accounts may be viewed with suspicion. This is based, largely, on: a Slashdot story (flagging a German news story), a woman who wrote to an advice column, and anecdotal evidence of job seekers and employers wondering aloud "about what it means if a job candidate doesn't… Continue reading

  • The War Against Outliers

    An article in Forbes suggests that people without Facebook accounts may be viewed with suspicion. This is based, largely, on: a Slashdot story (flagging a German news story), a woman who wrote to an advice column, and anecdotal evidence of job seekers and employers wondering aloud “about what it means if a job candidate doesn’t… Continue reading

  • Harry & Harriet Homeowner Repair Their La-Z-Boy Sofa

    Nearly 20 years ago, Rich and I purchased a La-Z-Boy recliner sofa and a pair of recliner chairs with swivel bases. They have held up remarkably well under heavy use from humans and cats. The upholstery still feels and looks good and the frames and mechanisms (with one exception) have been solid. The sole exception… Continue reading

  • In Line at the Checkout Stand

    After breakfast today, we went to the grocery store to get Cheerios, bagels, tomatoes, string cheese… I avoided the muffins. I'm trying not to eat sugar. When I got to the front, there was one other customer, a woman who had been nattering at the manager (call him Ralph) for the past 10 minutes at… Continue reading

  • Team Introvert

    I recently shared this image with friends on Facebook. The image comes via Beth Beulow's Team Introvert Pinterest board. One friend commented, "Wouldn't 'Team Introvert' be an oxymoron?" Would it? Read more in commentary… Continue reading

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  • Team Introvert

    I recently shared this image with friends on Facebook. The image comes via Beth Beulow’s Team Introvert Pinterest board. One friend commented, “Wouldn’t ‘Team Introvert’ be an oxymoron?” Continue reading

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  • Pinterest Explained

    Recently in Twitter, someone asked: … could somebody explain Pinterest to me? I literally do not understand what I'm looking at. There were several replies, mostly suggesting that it's largely used by women to save pictures of their imaginary lives or their dream weddings. The original poster also added: …Ordinarily I scoff at the very… Continue reading

  • Never Assume (Trust But Verify)

    The job description read, in part: 5+ years experience working with Windows, Mac and Linux systems, including systems administration for all three I do know how to use Windows but I am much happier, and far more productive, when most of my general work can be done on Mac OS X. I can do "system… Continue reading

  • Never Assume (Trust but Verify)

    The job description read, in part: • 5+ years experience working with Windows, Mac and Linux systems, including systems administration for all three I do know how to use Windows but I am much happier, and far more productive, when most of my general work can be done on Mac OS X. I can do… Continue reading