The ride home was very easy (compared to the morning commute), but it was very long and hot. Storm clouds had been rolling in all day so my coworker loaned me his umbrella before I left. It didn’t rain until after I had gotten home, but I ended up waiting at both bus stops in [...]
Made it home safely! Unfortunately, I don’t have time to post the whole story now. More to come…
So I’m working on a project at work to look at how our employees commute to work. To gain perspective (and just to say that I did it) I thought I would do some research into public transportation. I took the city bus to work. I packed my backpack and left home at 8:15 AM [...]
We went to Starlite Drive-In last night to see a double feature with WALL•E and Hancock. There aren’t many drive-ins left in the country, so we try to go at least once every season. Even though we didn’t grow up in the drive-in era, there’s something very nostalgic about watching movies from inside your car, [...]
I’d like to introduce you to a few websites that can help prevent much discomfort and embarrassment that can be caused by untimely and inappropriate e-mail forwards. E-Mail Etiquette Rules — I particularly like #14-Do not overuse the Reply All button, and #19-Do not forward chain letters (it’s so important they listed it twice) FactCheck.org [...]
I found a fantastic website today!! It uses charts and graphs to explain national issues (what happens when the government spends more than it brings in?). This site was put together by none other than chart master Ross Perot. These charts show why these issues are important to every American, regardless of political affiliation. Check [...]
Edit: had to replace the video due to the first one being removed.