Time to state the obvious...

...I am on a hiatus. I pretty much have been for a couple of months. I am not sure what I want to do with this. Until I figure it out, I will likely not post at all. Thanks to anyone who has read this blog. I have tried to make salient points, and/or give you a chuckle. But, this is all for now.

Later...

I walk the line, and you pay for it

From Captain Capitalism, the latest and greatest in my city. I wonder if I'll be celebrated as a walking champion because I walk to and from work. I have no problem with the concept of people walking more. It's probably a good idea from a health standpoint. But, do we really need tax dollars going to this? Isn't the "Do" campaign from Blue Cross & Blue Shield effective enough?

Here's a game for you. Read the PDF of the actual program, and find one different item that you think is ridiculous. There is a treasure trove of crap here. Have at it!! Or, if you agree with the program and its method of payment, enlighten me as to why I am wrong to mock it.

Everything is great in Monona

So once again a city in Wisconsin is tangling with the burning issue of whether they should allow chickens in their burg. First it was Neenah (link to the old article no longer works, so no link), now it's Monona, a suburb of Madison. It seems the proponents here are dirty hippies who take the whole "sustainable living" thing to the extreme...you know, because all corporate food is evil and bad for you and will kill you dead.

But, I am glad that things are so great in Monona. I will have to remember that next time I am in the Madison area.

Stupid Minnesotans - 1

I once posted about how I claim to be from Windom, MN whenever some embarrasing story comes out of Wisconsin. Well, no Sconnie is dumb enough to do this....at age 21!!! So, to all Minnesotans, you may temporarily claim this as your hometown. I grew up in that general vicinty, so I will vouch for you.

About the story itself...lady, is your life so boring up in Cambridge that you actually resorted to prank calls...TO YOUR GRANDMOTHER?!!! First off, prank calls are a bad idea these days, what with callerID and the like. Then, she threatens to kill her as a joke. I know, joking about offing your relatives is comedy gold. But, you may not want to do it to a close relative. There's at least a small chance they know your voice.

I am so glad this didn't happen in Wisconsin, because if it did, I would have to cheer for the Windom Eagles for a few days.

Watch out for those rolling heads

I apologize in advance for the tone of this post, but when you read it, you'll know why.

Yesterday was an interesting day at the office...somewhat unexpectedly, a bunch of people were sent on their way. I say somewhat unexpectedly because the company I work for has largely been bucking the overall trend in the economy. Of course, I can't verify this because we are a division of a another company that went private a few years ago. But, we are acquiring new business on a regular basis. So, I was surprised at the sheer number of people let go. Now, this has happened before in some departments, but not across the board. This is new ground for me, so needless to say yesterday was kind of a scary day.

Unfortunately, a good friend of mine was amongst those let go. That made it hard for me to focus on my work. This is obviously going to make it more difficult to remain friends with this person, but I have to try. Some people are worth the effort.

I managed to avoid the guillotine this time around. Actually, things are going pretty well for me at work. I am assuming more responsibility and taking on more work...which is another reason why yesterday's events shook me quite a bit.

Happy weekend, indeed. I think I will take my thoughts and head down to Lake Calhoun.

If I don't post again soon (which is likely), have a great 4th, everyone!!