Monthly Archives: February 2010

Receipts

Posted on 15 February 2010 by James

14 February 2010 Have you ever seen those signs near cash registers that read: “Your order is free if we fail to offer you a receipt”? They usually have this addendum, too: “Good at time of sale only.” I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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A Fair Day and a Lousy Two Weeks

Posted on 14 February 2010 by James

12 February 2010 My friend Jeremy and I volunteered as judges at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair this evening. This was my fourth time serving as such a judge, and the second time that Jeremy has joined me. A … Continue reading →

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Cell Phones and the Akai

Posted on 12 February 2010 by James

10 February 2010 I guess I just don’t quite grok Craig’s List ettiquette sometimes. I put my wife’s old cell phone up for sale on Craig’s List a few days ago and have since recieved several emails from interested parties. … Continue reading →

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A Documentary and a Doppelgänger

Posted on 9 February 2010 by James

07 February 2010 I found myself very bored on this, my least-favorite holiday of the year (Super Bowl Sunday). In the past, I’d been invited to Super Bowl parties at people’s homes, but I think everyone finally got the hint … Continue reading →

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Pink-eye and Pasta

Posted on 7 February 2010 by James

04 February 2010 The semester has gotten off to a rocky start this time. On Tuesday, our baby-sitter cancelled, and today, Owen had pink-eye. Jennifer called me this morning (I was already at work) wondering what we should do. I … Continue reading →

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