Category Archives: Conversations

While watching ‘How it’s Made’

“OK, this has got to be the WORST SHOW EVER…. And I think the thing I hate about it most is that everybody else LOVES it!” “Oh yah?” “Yah.” “But what if you ever have to make an acrylic bathtub?” … Continue reading

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365

“So I’m considering doing the 365 project on Flickr.” “Yah?” “Yah, I think it would be a good challenge.” “I think it would be a challenge for you to not take a photo of the cat everyday.” (And then later…) … Continue reading

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And he says I’m the catty one

While listening to the radio on a road trip: “Now playing LESS hits MORE often!”                        . . . This morning while listening to NPR: “I thought people were abandoning the word ‘niche’ in favor for the word ‘niche.‘”                        … Continue reading

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While playing “Taboo”

Bryan: “You get about 6 hours of this a night.” T: “Shagging.” (Answer: Rip van Winkle) T: “You are really this with me right now.” Me: “Pissed off.” (Answer: Annoy) After playing AN HOUR of this… Me: “So, we’re playing … Continue reading

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While watching Cash Cab

“Um yah, I’d like to use my shout-out.” “What’s his name?” “Tim… Gotothecomputerandlogontowikipedia.” Why don’t people do this?

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What it’s like having curly hair

This morning I had a funny little convo with a coworker. Coworker: “Is your hair naturally curly?” Me: “Yes.” Coworker: “My daughter’s hair is naturally curly too.” Me: “Oh, she’s so lucky!” Coworker: “Yah, but you know what they say … Continue reading

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Roomba

My friend Amy called me up yesterday just as I’d turned on our new Roomba. “Whatcha doing?” “I’m Roombaing!” “Um, doesn’t that mean you’re not doing anything?” “Yes! I love it!”

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Airbus

A conversation with a coworker earlier today: Coworker: ..Well, at least Boeing’s doing well. Maybe all the Microsofties can go work there. Me: Boeing’s doing well? When did that happen? CW: You didn’t hear? Don’t you watch the news? Me: … Continue reading

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Haircut

While giving T a haircut… So how short do you want it? Give me the Britney Spears cut.

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pre-sleep chit-chat

“Do you ever lay there with your eyes open while you’re trying to go to sleep?” “Uhhh, sometimes. Why?” “Well don’t you think maybe you’d go to sleep faster if you had your eyes shut?” (pause) “Are you laying there … Continue reading

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