Friday Saturday Question #2

A day late, but I did post yesterday. If it was any bigger, would it break the bank?   And here's another question from Mandy (Locke, not MandyFish). "the girls who read your blog self-refer to ourselves as zilla girls. i never hear the boys call themselves zilla boys. i have a suggestion. since we're like your posse, would could be like villains, but you know "zillains". Zillains. I like it. What do you all think? If you re in favor of it, I will start a Cafe Press store for Zillain swag.

How to sit through an all-day meeting

8:00AM: Listen attentively. Take fastidious notes that would put a science reporter to shame. 9:00AM: Tap chin with pen while slightly lifting brows to appear highly engrossed. 10:00AM: Take a relaxed sidelong glance at the clock for no reason. Notice a thirst developing. 10:15AM: Finally let out for a 15 minute break. Crack a joke about bladder control with coworker, grab another coffee and cringe when team leader says time's up. 11:38PM: Stare incessantly at clock waiting for lunch hour. 12:00PM: Turn white-faced in horror when team leader announces that we should "really go till 12:30 to get through as…

An Open Letter to Marriott Hotels

Dear Marriott, I spend many nights in your hotels on various business trips. Generally, I have a good stay. Your staff is courteous and helpful, the rooms clean. But I do have a few suggestions. English Muffins should generally made from flour, not a high-quality latex rubber. You might want to look into that. Your "Orange Ginger" hand lotion should be renamed "Lemon Pledge" as its scent is a dead ringer for the wood polish Not wishing to repeat a breakfast of latex muffins, this morning I opted for hash brown potatoes. HINT: they need to be cooked before they…

2009 New Years Resolutions

As has been the custom on this site since 1994, I am posting my New Years Resolutions. I try to make mine easily attainable so I don't get down on myself midway through the year. I resolve not to accept a Sloppy Joe from a Maori Cannibal I resolve not to incite our distant cousins—the Langurs—into an all-out revolt against their human overlords I resolve not to invent a beer called Stupid Douchebags Enjoying Time Off With Their Relatives I resolve not to watch any shows starring Howie Mandel, Rachel Ray or Abe Vigoda I resolve not to dress and…