Tuesday, August 31, 2010

AT&T

Well, I just survived the crucible of trying to get my disconnected phone and internet dealt with by AT&T. They sure don't make it easy but they do give bonuses while you wait to speak to a "customer service professional." Now I always did think driving on the phone could make you crash but I had no idea that people talking on their cell phone are "23 times as likely to be involved in some sort of a safety critical event." Better known, no doubt, as an SCE. I haven't heard that kind of word-smithing since Congolisa Rice hit the road.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

It's re-election time again

It's re-election time again, re-election since it's mostly just signing up the incumbents for another ride. A lot can be gleaned from the words the hopefuls use. Howdy Doody (Bill McCollum) refers not to “the other candidate” but to his “opponent,” clearly demonstrating that he sees this as a fight for a job, a fight the taxpayers of course, in our irrelevancy, never can win. We are the prize.

Monday, August 02, 2010

Driving through Macon, Georgia

Driving through Macon, Georgia. Saw The Ramsbottom Company. Big letters on the side of their brick building. What are these people thinking? There's just no way too read that in a favorable light. Unless- that's what they're selling - ramsbottom. I don't know.