It’s easy to forget that dining out is a (relatively) new practice in America. Kottke.org unearthed the New York Times’ very first restaurant review, circa 1859.
One of those days
I sent my son to day care this morning wearing a string of pearls. They made him look a little like an elderly blue-haired lady. (He demanded them! Really!)
Those voicemail transcription services aren’t ready for prime time
“Hello. This is an important message from waste management that’s our made a county. Into the labor day holiday. On september third. Collection. Of your cartilage. Recycling. And angela trending. They’ll be delayed by 1 day. For example. If your regularly scheduled. Pick up. Is. Wednesday. We will be picking up your collection. On thursday…
I can’t believe…
I am getting a gaming console. (Yes, middle aged me.) And it’s being delivered tonight, if the UPS tracking system is any indication. (“out for delivery” = impetus for heart to start racing with excitement) For Callum, Wii Sports (Baseball, Golf, Tennis, etc.) will be a variation on the “hittheball” game we play incessantly. I…