Soiling the bread knife

Posted 9 Mar 2010

Daily Life, Food, The Little Things | 6 Comments 

There has been a local debate raging for some time about whether or not a bread knife needs to be cleaned every time that it’s used to slice through bread. I argue that it doesn’t get that dirty and therefore only deserves a wipe down in most instances. Those on the opposite side of the argument suggest that every usage of the knife warrants a proper cleaning.

Please, dear readers, weigh in with your thoughts and comments please. How often do you clean your own respective bread knives?

Google wags tongue at Olympics?

Posted 3 Mar 2010

Events, Guest Post, People, Places, The Little Things | 4 Comments 

Is it just me or does this ice skater (part of the Google search page illustration) look like she has her tongue sticking out?  Is this a subliminal message about the Vancouver games?

Thanks to a sharp-eyed reader in Michigan for spotting this and submitting the screen-shot to chickenmonkeydog. We LOVE to get submitted pictures and stories about the quirky events in your lives to share with the CMD community!

Awestruck by power

Posted 1 Mar 2010

Daily Life, Places, The Little Things | 4 Comments 

For the first time, I had the chance to see the Limerick Power Station as a reasonably close distance. I found the shapely towers and plumes of steam positively hypnotizing. Watching the white clouds of steam climb further into the sky, I was filled with wonderment, awe and fear. I was within a short distance of a nuclear power plant – consider the power that flows from there! The engineering and science that underpins it functionality. The number of people who light their homes every evening with its power. The potential danger that is the powerplant. The dangerous by-product of nuclear waste. It was a lot to take in … and has left me still pondering. Not sure what to make of it all.

Super Surprised?

Posted 8 Feb 2010

Events, The Little Things | 1 Comment 

Last night I watched the Super Bowl. I actually enjoyed it. I was surprised by that.

So often these big games, built up by weeks of speculation, scouting reports and sports writers’ focus, deliver much less than they promise. But last night was different. The Colts took a commanding lead early in the game, only to see the Saints fight their way back with hard work and imaginative play. The lead bounced between the two teams a number of times throughout the game … and the game really did go down to the last few minutes.

Wasn’t that a nice change for us all?

As for the commercials, I was underwhelmed. I thought the Google ad was good (good, not great, but good), but nothing else really caught my attention.

The joy of the irregular soda

Posted 28 Jan 2010

Daily Life, Drinks, The Little Things | 4 Comments 

No, there is nothing irregular about Coca-Cola. It is the quintessential cola, isn’t it? Arguably the most recognizable brand in the world, spreading its advertising to practically every corner of the world.

In December, I decided to scale back my daily or twice daily intake of cola beverages. I am a Pepsi kid at heart (or is it at taste?), but I found myself lacking real enjoyment in my daily can of pop. So I stopped. No point in continuing with the routine just because it is ‘the routine’.

Yesterday, after a particularly long day in the office, I suddenly decided that a cold can of soda would really hit the spot. Remembering that my local post office has a soda machine, I made my way there … and guess what? The soda only cost 55¢! Outstanding!

That can of Coke was the most refreshing cola beverage that I can remember. That which we miss does make the heart grow fonder, especially when it only costs 55¢ to rekindle the relationship.