http://cbs4denver.com/local/boulder.skier.rescued.2.1509445.html

Gosh, I’m getting so many emails for Viagra and inexpensive Rolex watches, maybe I should buy some. I mean, the folks who send me these emails work so hard telling me about these great deals. And they could use the profits towards education: they need to learn basic spelling and grammar. But golly, I do appreciate their gumption and tenacity.

…to the exclusion of the third:

• fast

• cheap

• good

My girlfriend posed an interesting question last night. Say you’re in a car accident. The police and fire department who show up are paid for out of our tax dollars, right? We don’t have to pay them hundreds if not thousands of dollars for this critical service. Why then should an ambulance ride cost so much? Shouldn’t that be paid for out of taxes as well (as well as healthcare in general)?

Here’s a bad idea: let’s privatize police and/or fire departments. Oh wait, that was done already. If you didn’t have their medallion on your burning house… well let’s just say that “for profit” was the rule.

Standing ovations are too liberally dispensed nowadays. They should be reserved for especially outstanding performances or occasions.

jobless recovery

Thank you for your interest in (business name obscured). Unfortunately, this position has been filled internally.  Best of luck in your job search.

In stark contrast to the Mad Men line and Brett Williams book title, “You can be right or you can be married,” I believe that apologies are not concessions; in fact the first one to apologize wins. It demonstrates character, introspection, and a commitment to peacekeeping, even at the cost of “winning.”

I also found this when searching the source of the above quotation:

What is interesting about these “Right Fights” is that they are not about needing to be right, but come from the feeling of being wronged, hurt, or unloved. Couples want to right the wrong they feel, and then get mired in their battles over blame. The solution is to address the feeling of being hurt or unloved, by connecting as a couple. Our wounds cause us to withdraw, and that is why communication fails. By remaining close, two people are able to discuss their differences, express their pain, and feel more intimate afterwards.