Author: from Vox


  • What is your current computer desktop image? Let's see it! Fountain on Chicago River I took this a few weeks ago when I was in Chicago. It is bright, cheerful, and all those other things I need to make my morning or returning form a meeting better. Plus, I was in a good mood when…

  • What's your cell phone's ringtone? What made you pick it? A generic Nokia ringtone called "Clubbin'". It is free; it wasn't as annoying as others. Read and post comments | Send to a friend

  • If you could get someone in your life to start a blog, who would it be and why? George… I thought he was close when he started this account. However, he hasn't posted anything. Almost every day is an adventure for George. Finding out the newest thing that happened in the previous day often makes…

  • Freebie

    I got my oil changed today. One of the guys there sits down and says that he'll put the more expensive oil I selected in my car while charging me for the cheaper stuff (about 60%) cheaper. The catch is he wanted me to give him a half the difference in cash under the table…

  • What was your favorite candy when you were a kid? How does that compare to now? As a kid, I was into the lollypops the bank gave away. Perhaps part of it was that my dad didn't approve of me getting them. He always let me get it, but some aspect of it was always…

  • (For me anyway) 1) You are ambitious. 2) Use your abilities at this time to stay focused on your goal. You will succeed. 3) A cheerful message is on its way to you. This message in #3 must be snail mail. Who would send me a message that way? Email or IM it please. Thanks!…

  • What's one thing that you hope to do or accomplish before the end of this year? Have my debt paid in full. This has been a long time coming and so very close! Read and post comments | Send to a friend

  • At lunch a comment was made that an animal whose name starts with "u" would be a much more difficult challenge than one which starts with "z". So other than "urchin", what ideas do you have? Read and post comments | Send to a friend

  • Who is your favorite Muppet? Why?QotD submitted by knitwitology.vox.com. The Doozers from Fraggle Rock are my favorite muppets. Their industriousness and dealing with engineering failures (aka Fraggles ripping out a critical section) are unparalleled. Plus the work boots and hardhats are tite! Read and post comments | Send to a friend