Tree Wishes

I LOVE THIS SHOW

Apparently back in the 70s you had to get another MMR shot to go to university. So my titers are off the charts! Even though no one remembers if I had measles or mumps.

I have put the weighted blanket on the bed and it is far too cozy to crawl out of now

I find people also don’t like real people being made fun of (factual or not), and it all ends up being a freedom of speech issue. Basically, don’t believe anything you read or hear or see from here on out. You might still be able to trust smell and taste and touch, not sure for how long…

In my defense I only agreed to give said talk 3 days ago (blaming g*vernment fuckery)

Arrived at conference. The big talk I have to give on Wednesday is … maybe a 1/3 done. Schedule is of course 95% full from breakfast through dinner between now and then.😬😬😬

Learning from my colleague that there is little agreement on when Diwali is. Based on a lunar calendar? Different in different countries? Seems like an excuse for a week long holiday to me! Anyway, all the best to those who celebrate.

This is the question. I usually have to trick myself into doing the fun parts. Like formatting. Then maybe outlining. Ooh figures!

Ah - now I see the difference between public shaming and feeling shame. I think there are a lot of consequences that are separate from both

Whether they should or shouldn’t feel shame is moot; what they need to understand are consequences

Wow!

So it’s not a bad practice, but the initial note needs to have SOME context

I don’t do this but I know others are told to see if you’re online before making the ask. That way they can get agreement on a response. If they ask and you’re not online, they can’t address follow-ups, urgency, etc.

An unexpected martensitic transformation

I’m not sure there’s a cozier BBC title than “Murder Before Evensong”

The fact that “you can spot AI because it overuses em dashes” clearly means it has trained on my writing

Now I want parsnip chips

Yes! Alchemists were the creative thinkers, so much to be said about trying something that sounds impossible, you might discover stuff

Could be hitchhikers

Relatedly: is it lunchtime yet?

It’s Monday and I have an empty calendar today. Plenty of time to get stuff done that’s due by the end of the month. This is a recipe for procrastination.

Hanging at the airport and someone at the table next to us forgot a bag. After it sat there for 20 minutes, we alerted TSA and they’re “checking it out”. No explosives but there was a passport in it.

On the other hand, I’m just fine with delays getting into DCA that are because more safety

Somehow talked into 9 pm dinner reservations at a restaurant I’ve wanted to go to for ages except now I need to figure out how to take a nap today #old

These are DISGUSTING and all over the sidewalks

Sudden urge to listen to the Queen Highlander soundtrack. Here’s hoping they use some of this in the remake.

Definitely. Nudge nudge. Also the comments are priceless.

Huh. I would say 40% crossword and 40% spelling bee. Then 2% each for mini, wordle, connections, pips, and strands. My brain doesn’t work for letterboxed or sudoko?

I have booked my flight to Boston next week. Also booked a car because none of my traveling companions are willing to drive in that city. (Also visiting Worcester so car is unfortunately necessary)

A steel mill! Safety always first. Or, as safe as possible.