"Murphy was an optimist!"
Amy Toots Her Horn May 8, 2006 2:41 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Amy, Daily Life, Family, Humor, PhilosophyI think I put this video up before but now that I’m using youtube I felt the urge to share it again. Back in January, Amy discovered how to blow a horn with her nose.
1 comment so farWhy do women have poor depth perception? May 5, 2006 1:49 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, PhilosophyMy package check post reminds me of a joke I heard on the radio once. The radio personality asks the audience to hold their index finger and thumb about two inches apart. She then asks, "why do women have poor depth perception?" and goes on to say, "because all our lives we’ve been told this is six inches!"
add a commentBeing Tested May 1, 2006 3:10 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Murph, PhilosophyI have a guardian angel. His name is Murph. I named him after Murphy of the Law. Murphy likes to teach me things like Humilty. At 18, while driving my restored Triumph Spitfire 1500 around Memphis I passed another Spitfire that still had work to be done and I commented to myself, "one day yours will look this good." Moments later I wrecked my car. That was Murphy! He frequently tests me at the most inopportune moments. Like last night.
I have a client that I love. They don’t necessarily pay well but I find them very pleasant. I’ll be surprised if they ever work with me again. I’ve dragged what should have been a blink of the eye project on for too long.
Last night I settled in to complete their current project only to find that the washing machine discharge had popped out of the pipe and emptied an entire load into the basement. Murph in action. He helped get some things thrown out that were just taking up space in the basement being ignored. Why did he choose last night? Because I was ready to pop. My stress levels were maxed. I was spending more time fretting than doing. So Murph threw on that last straw to show that things could be worse.
To make his point, he added a punctuation mark this morning. I tried waking at 1:30am and finally rose at 4am. I was cheerful, already solved my programming problem in my head and just needed to type it out, and walked assuredly toward my desk only to simultaneously hear "squish" and feel that icky sensation as the heal of my dress shoes settled into dog poop. His message was clear. Let’s keep things in perspective and not lose our cool over the stuff life puts in our path.
2commentsOf Grasshoppers April 30, 2006 5:28 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: Why do we have adversity?
Master: To prevent complacency.
Jedi Breakfast April 26, 2006 12:41 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, VideoCan Doug be a Jedi?
1 comment so farOf Grasshoppers April 25, 2006 3:13 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I am unprepared.
Master: We are born unprepared.
Squirrels In Force April 21, 2006 9:45 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, PhilosophyA special thanks to Say Uncle for the much needed laugh today!
add a commentTN Runs Bears Off April 19, 2006 9:55 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, Of InterestApparently our bear problem is on the move.
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Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I see rain in the forecast.
Master: I see flowers.
Real Life Warner Brothers April 18, 2006 1:39 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, PhilosophyPet owners will enjoy this story of a pet sitter and a rabbit.
add a commentWWASD April 15, 2006 9:18 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Boston Legal, Daily Life, Philosophy, TV / Movies
My favorite television show is Lost. My 2nd favorite is Boston Legal. One of my favorite characters on Boston Legal is Alan Shore portrayed by James Spader (starred in Stargate the movie).
So I have this new anger management plan. Whenever a situation arises with the children, or a phone call (call), or anything else, particularly if I feel myself starting to boil, I pause and ask myself, "What would Alan Shore do?" I did this for several weeks with much success before confiding my plan with my wife. Now she is aware and periodically calls out, "you’re doing it now!" with a grin. I tilt my chin up slightly, give a Mona Lisaesque smile, and reply, "of course I am."
This morning I forgot to ask, "What would Alan Shore do?" It really does make a difference! So, next time the tension hits, just ask, "What would Alan Shore do?"
See also http://boston-legal.org and http://jamesspader.org/.
9commentsOf Grasshoppers April 15, 2006 8:29 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: Why do I feel guilty after doing something fun?
Master: Does your fun come at someone else’s expense?
Today’s link guaranteed offend someone April 13, 2006 8:08 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, Philosophy, Touchy SubjectsAre you skilled? April 12, 2006 9:31 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, PhilosophyBecause everyone needs a talent…
add a comment…and then she returned to her job at NASA.
One of my mantras April 9, 2006 7:32 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Philosophy, QuoteI am certain the children will tire of hearing this one day: "People who complain without offering solutions are just making noise."
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