When you order iced tea at a restaurant — as I often do — you never know what you’re going to get. Some teas are really strong, some are really weak, some are served with a glass full of ice and some with a bit less ice. And so, when you start to add sugar, […]
Person A: “I just (saw/heard/tried) a great new (movie/CD/restaurant). It was terrific, you really have to (see/hear/try) it yourself!” Person B: “I (saw/heard/tried) that, too, and it stunk. You’re wrong.” What on earth would compel Person B to respond like that? What does s/he hope to gain from peeing on Person A’s cornflakes? Don’t be […]
Buying a car can be a really stressful event, right? Not many people actually look forward to going into the car dealer and getting the high-pressure sales pitch then having to sit through a torturous negotiation process. So when you hear the phrase “car dealer,” it probably has a lot of negative connotations. Who wants […]
Cari sent me a link to this interview with Mike Judge talking about the return of Beavis & Butthead to television. Confession: I’m excited by this news. Random thought: What if it’s one of those things that doesn’t live up to the hype you build up in your own mind? What if it’s nowhere near […]
Two things that won’t fit on Twitter: 1.) Why is it that you can reserve a hotel room without paying, but not an airplane ticket? I can reserve any room I want in any city at any hotel and not pay a dime unless I actually follow-through and use it. But you have to pay […]
If you ever come for a visit at Casa McGee, remind me to cook one (or more) of these things for you: Garlic-flavored chili cheeseburger Chicken fajitas Macaroni salad That’s all.