The Week of Happy has ended. Here is how it started ("hmmmm hand spanking"):
btw: If I was either smarter or more patient, I would fix the overlap that occurs with this posting... but alas I am not either.
Please take the missing letters due to the overlap as a challenge, try to guess what the links on the right sidebar actually are, followed by clicking on them to see if you are right or wrong. A fun activity for the entire family.
the show with zefrank
Thursday, September 21, 2006
zefrank research
Because the readers of the blog demanded it, I have done research about zefrank's different size pupils.
Here are his words about his pupils and the fact that they are not the same size:
Sunday, July 28, 2002
04:56 a.m.
My pupils are two different sizes at the moment. They get that way when I get very tired or when I'm ill. I've been told that its a hereditary trait. My father has the same thing. Most people don't have pupils that do this. In fact there is a very ancient part of the brain, by ancient I mean evolutionarily ancient, that controls your pupils and makes them dilate together as a unit. Normally having eyes that dilate differently is a sign of having a sever injury to the brain. I was told that David Bowie had mismatched pupils but that he developed the trait after being hit in the head. In college I received three concussions (only one was related to alcohol consumption, the other two were Ultimate Frisbee incidents) and each time the pupils thing freaked the crap out of the nurse in the school infirmary. Having a concussion is pretty wild. I didn't go directly to the doctor the first time around. The next morning I tried to read a chapter that was assigned for homework. I read the same sentence over and over again, completely unable to process the information. It was a very bizarre feeling.
Here are his words about his pupils and the fact that they are not the same size:
Sunday, July 28, 2002
04:56 a.m.
My pupils are two different sizes at the moment. They get that way when I get very tired or when I'm ill. I've been told that its a hereditary trait. My father has the same thing. Most people don't have pupils that do this. In fact there is a very ancient part of the brain, by ancient I mean evolutionarily ancient, that controls your pupils and makes them dilate together as a unit. Normally having eyes that dilate differently is a sign of having a sever injury to the brain. I was told that David Bowie had mismatched pupils but that he developed the trait after being hit in the head. In college I received three concussions (only one was related to alcohol consumption, the other two were Ultimate Frisbee incidents) and each time the pupils thing freaked the crap out of the nurse in the school infirmary. Having a concussion is pretty wild. I didn't go directly to the doctor the first time around. The next morning I tried to read a chapter that was assigned for homework. I read the same sentence over and over again, completely unable to process the information. It was a very bizarre feeling.
Flooring Work
The flooring work is going to start next week.
The tile will be laid first in the entry, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room.
The following week the hard wood floors will be installed.
The tile will be laid first in the entry, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room.
The following week the hard wood floors will be installed.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Random Birthday Emails
Even though this year's birthday was a difficult one for me. I did find amusement in the selection of random birthday emails that I got.
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day and "birthday season!"
~~~~~ Michael & the Local2Me Team ~~~~~
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Tap in to the most amazing knowledge base on the
internet -- your neighbors! www.Local2Me.com
Haven't signed on to Local2Me.com for years
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Happy Birthday, TIMOTHY EVERETT!
Sincerely, Robert Varich
Your Allstate Agent
Reasonable email, no other comment
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Dear Tim,
Let wine.com help you celebrate another year with a special offer for 10% off your next purchase. Treat yourself to some delicious wines or buy those accessories you've always wanted. You're sure to find the perfect gift for yourself at wine.com!
Click here to begin shopping but don't delay! This offer expires Friday, October 20, 2006. Enter promo code BDAY96488206 at checkout to receive your discount.
Sincerely,
The wine.com team
customercare@wine.com
Used to get a weekly newsletter from them though I have stopped that, also have never purchased anything from them.
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Dear Tim,
You have received a Webshots eCard.
Just click the link below. Have a great day!
In case you've forgotten, your member name is teverett961.
Click here to pick up your birthday eCard!
ps. You have also received a coupon good for 20% off
your next order from our prints & gifts store. Just use
coupon code BIRTHDAY at checkout.
It has been at least 8 years since I have logged into webshots.
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Hello teverett96,
We at TiVo Community would like to wish you a happy birthday today!
Your TiVo Community Team
http://www.tivocommunity.com
Another reasonable email, I will typically read postings from the Tivo community team at least a few times a year.
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My assumption is that I got the above emails as a sincere birthday greetings as well as to "drum up" business. Needless to say, they were not successful. They have not changed my behavior.
I will continue to buy insurance from Allstate and read the Tivo Community. In regards to the other sites, I guess I will get another annual reminder that they exist in another year.
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day and "birthday season!"
~~~~~ Michael & the Local2Me Team ~~~~~
.............................................................
Tap in to the most amazing knowledge base on the
internet -- your neighbors! www.Local2Me.com
Haven't signed on to Local2Me.com for years
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Happy Birthday, TIMOTHY EVERETT!
Sincerely, Robert Varich
Your Allstate Agent
Reasonable email, no other comment
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Dear Tim,
Let wine.com help you celebrate another year with a special offer for 10% off your next purchase. Treat yourself to some delicious wines or buy those accessories you've always wanted. You're sure to find the perfect gift for yourself at wine.com!
Click here to begin shopping but don't delay! This offer expires Friday, October 20, 2006. Enter promo code BDAY96488206 at checkout to receive your discount.
Sincerely,
The wine.com team
customercare@wine.com
Used to get a weekly newsletter from them though I have stopped that, also have never purchased anything from them.
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Dear Tim,
You have received a Webshots eCard.
Just click the link below. Have a great day!
In case you've forgotten, your member name is teverett961.
Click here to pick up your birthday eCard!
ps. You have also received a coupon good for 20% off
your next order from our prints & gifts store. Just use
coupon code BIRTHDAY at checkout.
It has been at least 8 years since I have logged into webshots.
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Hello teverett96,
We at TiVo Community would like to wish you a happy birthday today!
Your TiVo Community Team
http://www.tivocommunity.com
Another reasonable email, I will typically read postings from the Tivo community team at least a few times a year.
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My assumption is that I got the above emails as a sincere birthday greetings as well as to "drum up" business. Needless to say, they were not successful. They have not changed my behavior.
I will continue to buy insurance from Allstate and read the Tivo Community. In regards to the other sites, I guess I will get another annual reminder that they exist in another year.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Start of the Impulse Buy List (impulse)
I tend to have a constant mental list of things that I think would be cool to buy, an impulse buy list. Some things stick around on the list and eventually get bought, while others fade away into the dusk.
A good example of an item that was on the list was Tivo. Tivo was probably on my list for at least 4 years. I never said I am an impulse buyer, but I am definitely am an impulse "wanter".
Having the list weeds out those items that might lose their appeal after that initial gut reaction.
An item added to the list as of today: Sonos Digital Music System. The integration with Rhapsody music service has really kicked up the appeal to me. Now I just need to sit on it for a while and contemplate spending $1000 for the system as well as $10 a month for the Rhapsody service.
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