Happy shred day

Shred day is my new favorite holiday, supplanting yak shaving day.  I’ve been remiss in observing shred day so I’ve got some catching up to do.  Shred day is observed by some in early January and by others in mid-April.  It’s when you shred a...

Is there a duck in your throat?

I stopped in a local Starbucks this afternoon for a hot drink.  I ordered my usual soy mocha and a pastry.  The barista looked at me sympathetically and said, “I had what you have a few weeks ago, it was terrible.” I paused a moment and realized what she...

Happy new year 2009

Happy new year everybody.  I hope your 2009 is sweet and productive.  Here’s a version of this year’s card.  I’ve decided not to blog the actual card since I stil want to encourage postal contact.  Well, not that kind of postal contact, but I think...