"Murphy was an optimist!"
I feel the Reaper staring at me April 9, 2007 8:58 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Love, PhilosophyOn days like today, I wonder if I’ll make it another 10 years.
In my single digit years, I never pondered my own demise. In my teens, I wanted to be immortal. In my teens and twenties, I acted like I was immortal, feared nothing, pushed beyond my limits with everything, and challenged Death. My thirties have seen me fatigued, mentally and physically worn out, and a focus on my children instead of me; mortally has different meaning to me now. For my sake and theirs, I hope that I am in the middle of my life and not at the end.
2commentsOf Grasshoppers April 8, 2007 9:30 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I swim alone.
Master: You drown alone.
Of Grasshoppers April 6, 2007 11:45 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I don’t want to do the right thing.
Master: Just do something.
Of Grasshoppers April 4, 2007 5:35 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: They eat my lunch.
Master: You proffer it.
Hook, line, sinker April 1, 2007 11:54 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Humor, PhilosophyThe OakRider bought Atomic Tumor! (Don’t miss the related Haiku.)
And by the way, Google is giving away free broadband. And Gmail is providing a paper archive of your email.
5commentsWhat would we do without Google Maps? March 29, 2007 7:25 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Humor, Of InterestOf Grasshoppers March 14, 2007 6:16 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I have to manipulate the fabric of time this week.
Master: Stop thinking about it and just do it.
Today’s Waste of Time March 12, 2007 7:00 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, VideoWell now. Here’s 8 minutes and 52 seconds of your life that I cannot give back. It’s in German but that doesn’t matter. Just keep watching.
add a commentIntroducing the book March 1, 2007 3:08 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, Philosophy, VideoI assume everyone has seen this but because it epitomizes part of my life so well I must share.
add a commentOf Grasshoppers February 28, 2007 7:36 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I need a counselor.
Master: You have me!
Bad parenting – More thoughts on Blogfest February 12, 2007 10:02 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Of Being Dad, Philosophy"Kids, don’t ever arrange to meet anyone in real life that you’ve met online." Ummm. Unless it is a party with lots of people that you have only met online…
2commentsOf Grasshoppers February 10, 2007 12:24 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: This weight is heavy.
Master: Put it down.
Of Grasshoppers February 2, 2007 2:34 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: Oh the tedium!
Master: Without which, all else would be boring.
Do you understand bloggers? February 2, 2007 9:33 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Blog, Humor, Philosophy, Publishing
Snow and Ice Coming! January 31, 2007 12:29 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Environment, Humor, Sex, Touchy SubjectsThe wife implied that if we get snowed in we might get to do something adult! I dust off the supplies to find we have two winter coats. Woot! We are prepared to be snowed in for weeks!
So I thought I would peruse the Intertubes and brush up on my etiquette. Hmm. Apparently I’m not doing so well missing 3 out of 4 of The Big Don’ts for iced in and trying to stay warm exercises. Let’s examine.
Number One Don’t
Jump immediately up and run to the bathroom
Has someone been spying on us?
Number Two Don’t
Turn to one side of the bed and immediately sleep
That directly conflicts with The Man Manual!
Number Three Don’t
Make any sarcastic or joking remarks about the previous moments
Not fair! Natural noises, cramps, children’s footsteps on the stairs, curious pets, and light sleeping babies can turn what should be a feature length drama/action adventure with great special effects into a high speed, 3 minute YouTube comedy. How could one not joke?
Number Four Don’t
Check your mobile phone for messages or missed calls
Not a problem there. We just take the calls and keep going! Let your imagination wander next time we talk…
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