Dr Wingnut

Month: March 2007

  • When all is said and done

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    Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.Italian proverb

  • In-flight complaints

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    A flight attendant was finishing up her service when she came upon a man who was obviously distraught.  Immediately, the man started firing off a string of complaints about the in-flight service.The flight attendant stood quietly and listened to the tirade.“You bring me cold coffee, feed me bad food and the window doesn’t have a…

  • Everyone loves happy geeks

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    A really interesting blog post on how to keep geeks happy at A Note To Employers: 8 Things Intelligent People, Geeks and Nerds Need To Work Happy is well worth reading.The basic points are:Let them work when they wantLet them work where they wantLet them control their lightingLet them wear headphonesDo not expect them to…

  • People

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    Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.Oscar Wilde

  • Some people’s kids

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    Samantha sent this to her dad, John.via email from John Treworgy, Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:09:26 -0700

  • Strength

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    Seeking strength from others prevents us from finding our own strength.Georgette Vickstrom

  • Out of the mouth of babes

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    Police #1While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about six years old.  Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, “Are you a cop?”“Yes,” I answered and continued writing the report.“My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police.  Is…