Archive for June, 2012:
I Saw The Sign – Part 3
Nashville has the same announcement road signs that most big cities have. We have the ‘Tune your radio to XXXX for important updates when lights are flashing’ signs. Everyone has those. But I don’t know a single person who has ever checked that station. Read more »
Living Geek: Shelf Liner for Everything
Everyone knows that foamy shelf-liner is great for shelves. We particularly loved this when we lived in California and tiny earthquakes could knock over glasses or slide plates around in the cabinets. Foamy shelf-liner keeps them in place. Read more »
Stupid Is As Stupid Does – Part 3
[See Parts 1 and 2 in the Smart Chickens Archives!]
I went to an odd little honors college in South Florida. The week my entering class started, the school newspaper read “Welcome to New College. You are no longer the smartest and/or weirdest person you know.” Read more »
What The Kids Are Watching – Part 1
As a parent I pay attention to what my kids are watching. As they get older, this gets harder. They want to see The Avengers and Batman. So I watch the movies before we take the kids. But though this helps, it doesn’t catch everything. Read more »
Living Geek: Socks in Solid Relationships
I don’t know anyone who has socks that maintain lasting marriages. Washers and dryers are the bane of sock unity. I know my family hosted years of “Socks without Partners” meetings to no avail. But we finally solved this problem. Read more »
Handbaskets
It’s an election year. And we are probably all aware that the hot button this year is ‘marriage equality’ or ‘defense of marriage’ . . . depending on which side you are on. Read more »
