Whatever other remodeling projects we undertake in this house, we are not removing the popcorn ceilings in any of the other rooms. Right, mia_mcdavid??
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Bicycle and bus
I rode my bicycle to and from the Rosedale park-and-ride (about three miles each way) both Monday and Tuesday. From there I took an express bus to work in downtown Minneapolis as I usually do. I gave my knees a break yesterday and drove to Rosedale, but I was back on the bike this morning. I hope to manage 3-4 carless commutes each week through the summer and early fall.
Long ago I read an article arguing that per passenger mile the bicycle was the most energy-efficient form of transportation known, not only to homo sapiens, but throughout the animal kingdom. It was in a reputable scientific publication, Physics Today IIRC, with plenty of numbers, equations, and graphs. I wonder if I could track down a copy of it.
Monday Night Irish Class, May 5, 2008
Irish class, May 5, 2008
Irish class, May 5, 2008
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First exercise. Two lists of foods, in Irish and in English, but not in the
same order. We had to match them up, doing as much as possible without the dictionary.
For Political Junkies
Bicycle Commuting Note
I rode my bicycle to the Rosedale park-and-ride this morning, instead of driving there.
The standard belt clip on a Blackberry is not suitable for cycling. The upward hip motion while pedalling tends to dislodge it.
Fortunately, I discovered this before the thing fell on the pavement. From now on I will keep it in my briefcase or a bag while riding.
The weekend
E-mail blooper of the day
From our Building Operations Manager:
Property Services is in the process of investigating a water leak in the A-Tower. In order to investigate this further, all water in A-Tower has been shut off, which includes the restrooms. We apologize for the incontinence, please use the restrooms in C-Tower until further notice.
Last Man Standing
As mia_mcdavid wrote last night, she is home sick today. I got up this morning to find a note from our son J in the kitchen table. He is also unwell, and is staying home today. People I know from work, church, and colgaffneyis are also under the weather.
However, I am feeling OK, if a bit tired (perhaps more on that later), and am on my way to the office.
Lesbians vs. Lesbians
Beannachtaí ná Bhealtaine daoibh
(Bealtaine/May blessings to you!)
From Hilbert Space to Dilbert Space, and beyond 