Reaction to Random Catalysts

Stopping something unfinished does not appeal to me, so it will take more than rain to stop me. I went out this afternoon for a round of disc golf. At the time, the overcast skies were holding off from actually raining, so I took my chance. Not too far into the course, however, the rain began to... Sign in to see full entry.

With October coming around, so too came around a discount postcard just for me. I belong to the book club of a local bookstore, and as such, I receive a postcard that entitles me to a book discount and two free cups of coffee from two adjunct coffee establishments. The book discount used to be a... Sign in to see full entry.

Politics is laden with rhetoric, and as such rhetoric goes in two sharply contrasting directions depending upon ideology. The focus on the vice presidential debate spurred this issue to my mind. Vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan, along with Mitt Romney of course, represent those of us who want our... Sign in to see full entry.

Coffee mugs for travel: Are they so rare, or do the auto manufacturers cut the cup slots too small? My favorite coffee mug scarcely fits in my car's travel mug cup holder at all. It barely fits but will quickly fall out any time I make a sharp turn. My coffee mug sports my favorite local... Sign in to see full entry.

Coffee mugs for travel: Are they so rare, or do the auto manufacturers cut the cup slots too small? My favorite coffee mug scarcely fits in my car's travel mug slot at all. It barely fits but will quickly fall out any time I make a sharp turn. My coffee mug sports my favorite local coffee-espresso... Sign in to see full entry.

Today marked another weigh-in written record for my participation in my workplace's weight loss contest/ program. I was disappointed to see it had gone up again--but not to the higher level it was at before it had gone down. A typical pattern for me has been that I would lose something like 6... Sign in to see full entry.

A humanitarian boat, Women On Waves, I heard on a radio news feature program, voyages into ports around the world. Its mission is to provide "safe and legal" abortions for women with unwanted pregnancies. It supposedly helps promote the rights of women all around the world, as it allows them to... Sign in to see full entry.

I could have gone back and demanded the right order or a refund, but I chalked it up to an acceptable margin for human error. What I refer to is my deli order yesterday as I was on the road to go to a function. I ordered a chicken broccoli pot pie. As I was down the road, however, I discovered it... Sign in to see full entry.

When I found myself scrambling in my mind trying to remember the name of a famous artist, I knew I was engaged in an intellectual exchange with a guy at work. Most of my coworkers do not think that deeply about things. The particular temporary worker I was talking with yesterday also shares largely... Sign in to see full entry.

Because of a machine breakdown, a lady at work referred to our revamped manner of packing as a "Mickey Mouse Operation." She immediately excused herself for her expression, because she regards Mickey as so cool to have a cartoon created of him, Disneyland and Disney World theme park representing... Sign in to see full entry.