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For My "Mad Men" Loving Friends

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:28:00 -0800

More genius from Chuck & Beans of the Shoebox Blog

"Weeds Serve More of a Purpose."

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:12:00 -0800

If you haven't noticed, "New Adventures of Queen Victoria" is becoming one of my very favorite comic strips. Today's strip hits it on the head once again. All day today, I've been thinking of various... things shall we say and then thinking, "Weeds serve more of a purpose."

What Goes on Facebook Stays on Facebook?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:44:00 -0800

Speed Bump Comic Strip from November 28, 2011

More fun from Chuck & Beans

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:56:00 -0800

Okay, brian of "Chuck & Beans" fame, you're on a roll this week!

Bob the Squirrel remembers Steve Jobs

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:37:00 -0700

via yfrog.com

Bob the Squirrel is a great comic strip that often makes me laugh. Today, it summed up how I feel. You can check out more Bob the Squirrel strips at http://www.bobthesquirrel.com/

October is the Month for Being Healthier: Days Two, Three and Four

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:17:00 -0700

To quote my former colleague at the University of Tennesee - Martin, life was too much with me the last few days. But, I did try to start making some changes towards a healthier lifestyle each day.

Sunday was all about water. One of the best things we ever did was set up home water delivery through Alpine Valley Water. Our water cooler sits in our kitchen right next to the refrigerator so when we go for a can of pop, it's there to remind us to think about water instead. Having great tasting, cold water available all the time makes a huge difference in my water intake. Next, I plan to get a gallon container so I can start carry it to school with me. Much better than feeding the vending machines at school.

Monday was a bit trickier since I had to stay at school late to give a midterm exam. We had planned on getting up and going to the Y, but we couldn't drag our sorry butts out of bed in time. We went out to Rock Bottom to celebrate Tom's new job and that's where that day's change kicked in.

As you probably know, Tom and I write a Cincinnati beer blog called Hoperatives. I must admit that my beer intake has greatly increased since we launched the blog. So my healthy change for Monday was establishing a two beer limit. Now, I will admit that my two beer at Rock Bottom were sizeable since I'm a Mug Club member there and my beers come in a larger Mug Club stein. But, now, two is the limit for this month of being healthier.

For today (Tuesday), it was the beginning of eating a bit less. I forgot to pack my lunch so I went to the bakery at school to get something. In the past, this would have meant my usual turkey and swiss stromboli as well as a cookie or two. Today, it was just the stromboli. And I'm proud to say that the only thing I got from the vending machines was a Diet Mountain Dew. (Still need to get that gallon container for water!)

So, four days and four small steps (flu shot, increased water intake, less beer and less food) achieved. An early morning meeting may prevent getting to the Y tomorrow morning, but you never know...

--Carla

October is the Month for Being Healthier: Day One

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:42:00 -0700

After a really tough September that followed many tough months before it, it is finally October. And, I made the decision to make this month a focus on being healthier. In April of 2008, I weighed 222.6 lbs. Today, I weigh about 304 lbs. Each day in the month of October, I'm going to do one thing that makes me a bit healthier. Right now, I don't have things plotted out, but that may change as the month goes along.

For Day One, my healthy thing was getting a flu shot. I've been getting one every year since I started working at Cincinnati State. The one year I didn't get one due to shortages, I had one of the worst cases of the flu I've ever had. After a week on strike and stress levels at an all time high, it was time to prepare myself for the winter to come.

So, the month of being healthier has begun. It will be interesting to see how it ends.

-- Carla

One of our best summers together ever...

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:32:00 -0700

Another beautiful strip from Brian Basset's "Red and Rover".

Happy Labor Day everyone!

Social Media Words of Warning

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:36:00 -0700

via rhymeswithorange.com

Definitely going to use this one in my "Managing Your Social Profile" class.

If I Controlled the Comics Page...

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:13:00 -0700

"The New Adventures of Queen Victoria" has quickly become one of my favorite new strips. Today's strip is a great example of why. I love the idea of Calvin growing up to be Frazz. You can read more about this very funny strip at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Adventures_of_Queen_Victoria and its creator Pab Sungenis is interviewed on the "A Nickel's Worth" blog at http://scottnickel.blogspot.com/2009/06/20-questions-with-pab-sungenis.html .

Cats Have Staff...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:38:00 -0700

This cartoon reminds me of the old saying that dogs have owners and cats have staff. Just part of the reason we love them!

Sound familiar?

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:27:00 -0700

via dilbert.com

I get the feeling this message is being implied if not actually said out loud at many businesses...

To My Fellow Cincinnati Losers

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:45:00 -0700

With you, my friends, I know there is a third option. Here's to eating less, moving more... and having good friends to help you through it all.

This is what summer is all about.

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:00:00 -0700

One of the most beautiful comic strips I've seen in a lot time. Happy summer, everyone!

Your Laugh of the Day (from Shoebox)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:09:00 -0700

I'm sure my co-workers are wondering why I suddenly started laughing out loud. Another great one from the brilliant folks at Shoebox.

Scott Adams Speaks the Truth

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:22:00 -0700

via dilbert.com

This is a topic I've been discussing with several people the last few weeks. More and more, you're hearing about companies firing an employee and then telling one of the remaining employees that he or she must now pick up the work of the fired employee in addition to his or her own work. The only thing the pointy head boss in Dilbert left out was the "you're lucky to have a job in this economy" line. I'm getting really sick and tired of the millionaires getting even richer by breaking the backs of the middle class. Enough is enough.

How come we play war and not peace?

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:38:00 -0700

One of my all-time favorite Calvin and Hobbes strips. Here's to playing peace and not war.

Arguing: On the Internet vs In Real Life

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:24:00 -0700

I love me some Chuck and Beans...

Hey, Bosses! Read This!

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:28:00 -0700

via dilbert.com

Scott Adams and Dilbert nail it again...