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Life in the Slow Lane

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Now here is a dilemma. I am in a McDonald’s asking for a cup of coffee in my own tall take-away cup, and she (the teen server) screws up her face and says, “Is that a Seeenior…?” clearly uncomfortable about the question but compelled by a comprehensive training course to ask.

I have a split second decision between vanity (“You nitwit, do I look like a senior?!) and parsimony, (“How much will I save for claiming to be a oldster?”)

I say as quick as I’m able, “Sure. Serve it up.”

So when was the last time you got a to-go cup filled to the brim for $.59? It was a clear case of wisdom-trumping, I hope I remember the lesson going forward though somehow I feel I’m gonna need more practice.

Packin’ It Up

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I spent the day in the basement pulling out plastic tubs, unwrapping a bunch of Christmas dishes and other holiday stuff and repacking them to send on to my niece, the one who is genuinely excited about adding my things to her holiday stash.

I had not unpacked the tubs for several years and felt a little melancholy as I looked at the things that I once looked forward to hauling out every year from the basement.   At the very same time, I was relieved that the things I treasured had a chance at another run.

I filled five tubs to give away.

Then I had a ham salad sandwich  on some really good whole grain wheat bread. And decided that it was a very good way to spend the day.

Doggelganger

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Want to see your dog match? Upload your photo to Doggelganger and in minutes you’ll be staring at a homeless dog that looks like you based on a digital analysis of your facial structure.  This clever campaign is sponsored by the Pedigree Adoption Program in New Zealand and was created by Colenso BBDO.

Image from Creative Criminals.com

When I did it, a 18 month old Mastiff Cross popped up named Carla; I can’t help think that Carla will quickly be snatched up by someone who actually lives in the country. After all, she has really good bones.

It’s Interesting

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Here’s the deal, this watch-like thing gives the date, time and — a coach and  monitor that records the intensity of your physical activity. Unlike a pedometer, the S2H Replay (could they think of a Better name?) calculates activities such as running, dancing and sports.

There is an unusual tie-in that makes this whole thing much more interesting than you’d think at the outset.

The S2H Replay costs $19.95  plus shipping and handling. But once you’ve bought one and started using it, you can accumulate points from doing your favorite activities for an hour and cash them in for rewards from merchandisers including Target and K-Mart.  Every 60 minutes, reset the device and earn some more.

Pretty painless. Ignore the blatant external rewards hook for a minute, and buy a bunch for your sedentary friends and family. (Though if I were you, I’d be ready for a backlash or two.)

Incompatible

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Woodland Creek Furniture makes this table. I can see myself giving the dried flower arrangement away and then sitting around it with a bunch of friends having dinner that is laid out on a groaning sideboard.

The top is hand hammered copper in a very dense pattern with a very nice red and black molten patina.

According to the catalog this densely patterned technique causes the hilltops but not the valleys to wear down enhancing the overall design. Inferior copper tops end up with indelible scars. What this all means is anyone’s guess.

The description leaves significant gaps: How heavy is a hand hammered copper table?  What its price?  Well, the groaning sideboard just weighed in, “Betcha way too much.”

I just don’t think they are going to get along.

Wowsa

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Let’s suspend reality for a minute or two and imagine that Sarah Palin is a bona fide candidate for the highest office in the land. Let’s imagine Sarah sees herself in the oval office holding tight to the reins of country bringing the dog sled home, a capable and competent Chief Executive.

Photo by Charles Krupa, AP

Mrs. Palin, if this is true, then permit me a small word. You HAVE GOT TO STOP blaming the questions when your answers get unfavorable press. Far be if for me to tell you that this is the dress rehearsal. But this is a DRESS REHEARSAL.

When you go on tv and say, defend a silly, inaccurate observation of Paul Revere’s motive for his historic midnight ride, you look anything but presidential. When you then declare the topic (Paul Revere?) was a grenade lobbed by your media enemies, frankly, I’m thinking it’s none too soon to be setting yourself up in real estate in Arizona.

Yuck it Up

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My criterion for passing along you tube videos that are supposed to be funny is I have to laugh out-loud while watching it by myself. This made the cut.

I sure hope Clark’s dog dish will have some meat in it this weekend.