Saying "real quick" after an hour long task does not make it any quicker, nor does it make the task APPEAR any quicker.

"We" is plural; as in "me AND you." Using this word when not including yourself is incorrect, improper and missleading. Even though it is intended to evoke team spirit, unity and solidarity, it fails in all of the above intentions when the person talking does not contribute. It feels more respectful and less condescending if you just say "you."

Saying "thank you for your patience" when the person has, had and will have no patience is condescending. It does not convince either party that anyone is or was patient.

Tags: misc., social

The pupster lounging…

Super stoked about Glee! Its the coolest show EVAR! (Or until LOST returns at the very least :o)

Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Festival will be taking place in Boone Hall Plantation on ole Mount P on Saturday, September the 9th. I, for one, look forward to donning the UK brand kilt and samplin’ some whiskey (whiskey is optional).

As of this evening, I will attempt the traditional art of wet shaving. One step up (or down, depending on how you look at it) from the straight razor, the practitioner will create a lather from a soap or cream, apply it to the face using a brush made of beaver hair (the animal, not the… you get it, I’m sure) and scrap the aforementioned lather and facial hair with a single bladed safety razor. This process is to be repeated several times until the desired smoothness is attained.

Why would one revert to such an arcane method of hair removal? Well, “why the hell not?”, is my reply (I know, don’t answer a question with a question, but …). And it worked well for several generations until the two, three and now five bladed disposable deals came about with their aerosol shaving creams and uber-merchandising. Its supposed to provide a closer shave with less irritation (“Do you always believe what you read?” “Nope, that’s why I’m trying it out for myself”), and the occasional metal blade is sure to be better for the environment then the crap-ton of plastic blades that must be disposed of with the disposable blades. I’m sure I’ll shred my face up good and proper the first few times, but I’m also sure it will prove to be a worth-while experience.

Tags: Caoilainn, kilt, misc., pets, puppy, TV