My world and welcome to it.

Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.

Another from Oscar.

What would I do without Oscar’s jokes?

Be sure and read this. Very Important.

A ‘heads up’ for those men who may be regular Home Depot customers. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don’t be naive enough to think it couldn’t happen to you or your friends as it has to me.

Here’s how the scam works:

Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping into the trunk. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. It is impossible not to look.

When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say ‘No’ and instead ask you for a ride to another Home Depot. You agree and they get in the backseat. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet.

I had my wallet stolen May 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, & 24th 29th. Also June 1st, 4th, twice on the 8th, 11th, 13th, three times on Saturday and very likely again this upcoming weekend.

So be careful.

P.S. Walmart has wallets on sale 2.99 each

Math Rocks.

My kids were ‘Stumbling Upon’ and found this. They particularly think their uncle of the far north would enjoy it, but you might too. Hours of fun were had by all.

No friends?

When you sign up for Facebook, this is what your search result says.

How sad is that?

Do you think it’s supposed to make you feel unworthy? Motivate you to go out there and link to everyone you know so you don’t look so pitiful?

Just a little something I’m wondering today.

From Oscar.

Oscar is a friend of my dad. He’s a great guy. He sends me jokes and emails about all sorts of things. Every once in a while, he sends one that I have to share. Like this one.

I wish I knew who Nero was to give him/her better credit.

V’shamru

So walking past the boys’ bathroom this evening, I heard my 11 year old singing this song in the shower. He’s heard it a thousand times…I suppose it stuck.

Thursday Theft.

Busy day. Lots of reading for work. So I’m stealing this idea…..

The Name Game

Porn Star name (first pet, first street where you lived):

Muggins Maryknoll

Rock star name (favorite pet, current car):

Ginger Odyssey

Gangsta name (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe):

Mango Stiletto

Native American name (hair color, favorite animal, favorite hobby):

Brown Butterfly Book

Soap Opera Name (middle name, city where you were born):

Sue Philadelphia

Star Wars name (first 3 letters of last name & first 2 of first name, last 3 letters of middle name):

SCHWESUE (say that 10 times fast)

Stripper Name (favorite perfume, favorite candy):

Heliotrope Snickers (blah!)

TV Newsreader name (grandparents first name, any town that starts with the same letter):

Betsy Baltimore

Spy Name (favorite season, favorite flower):

Autumn Freesia

Cartoon name (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing now):

Peach Turtleneck

Hippie name (what you ate for breakfast, favorite tree):

Cherry Yogurt Myrtle

Wondering on Wednesday…

Why do you think yogurt manufacturers leave the seeds in raspberry yogurt? Here I am with my coffee, yogurt and newspaper enjoying the cool Fall morning wondering if there is anyone who actually appreciates the seeds.

I sure don’t.

Ever feel tired and uninspired?

For days now, I’ve wanted to post. But I’ve been exhausted. And honestly? I have had no ideas that were remotely appropriate for the blog.

I’ve been working hard. Pitching (and getting) some new business. Working on an exciting new offering with a colleague.

But it begs the question.

Do I really want more work?

Every weekend I soak up the family. Love the time to slow down. And then, on Monday, it’s back in the rat race.

Oh, speaking of rats…our cats caught a mouse today. A teensy (and admittedly cute) mouse. Andrew saved its little bitty life and took it outside.

And speaking of outside, the weather has finally turned. It’s crisp and wonderful. The doors and windows are open and I’m a little cold. How great is that?

Speaking of great, the Cabot Cheese blog is up. I love Cabot Cheese. Did you know they are a co-op owned by 1500 or so farmers? Many of their products are kosher. And all of them (at least all I’ve tasted!) are yummy.

Speaking of yummy, I made a Breton Apple Pie this weekend. Seriously, one of the best desserts I have ever baked. Highly recommended.

Speaking of recommending, I’ve been spending more time on Linked In. If I’m going to work on growing the biz, I’d better link up. I’ve answered some questions for colleagues and looked around a bit to see who knows whom. Fascinating stuff.

Speaking of fascinating stuff, I read an article today in the Wall Street Journal about Eliana Burki who plays the alpenhorn, a traditional Swiss instrument (really long instrument!) but in a new jazzy style. Here is a video.

So those are my thoughts of the day. No wonder I’m tired.

I’m hoping to get some rest and some inspiration and I’ll be back soon.

I feel a story brewing…