The jar of peanut butter I just opened is the BEST jar of peanut butter I’ve opened ALL DAY. And my dog agrees.
I’m Paul Baxter, and I approved of this message.
The letter and the number of the day
This formation of geese flying south for the winter has been brought to you by the letter V and the number 17.
Goldilocks and the Three Weird Bears
I am reminded of when my mother read me “Goldilocks and the Three Weird Bears.” One was not weird enough and was boring. The second bear was too weird and thus, incomprehensible. The third bear got weirdness JUST RIGHT. What, you mean your mother never read you that one?
the art of being weird enough (+ the success secret of the “rule of thirds”) – Justine Musk
The peril of a vegetarian diet
Perdue is advertising that they feed their chickens an all-vegetarian diet. Admit to being a vegetarian around them at your own risk.
Chili cheese dog
My most recent short fiction.
Me: Mmm! Chili cheese dog! (turns for napkin) Hey! It’s gone!
Dog: (innocent look)
Cat baths and other hazardous activities
Giving a cat a bath is like trying to sharpen a chain saw while it’s running. It will not end well.
~ Tom Plumpton
Choose wisely
You’re all seen Google Ads on the side of various web pages. This is what I saw today:
CUSTOM GENE SYNTHESIS
5 free DNA sequencing reactions with every synthetic gene order
If you see something strange as you’re walking around, perhaps this is the reason. It could be that someone did not choose wisely.
Signs of September
Bees bumble from goldenrod to goldenrod, and dodge the passing maple leaves.