Archive for September, 2006

mastering Outlook

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Conspicuous Fathead Oaf: (Looking harried) Ugh, Beatrix, can I ask you a question?
Beatrix Kiddo: (uh oh, this is the 20th question since 8:00am) Sure
CFO: Could you check why I don’t have access to the folders within my Inbox when I log in to Outlook remotely?
BK: OK. Do you see them when you log in to […]

a tale of humanity (or lack thereof)

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

This story proves that ethics is a question of perspective…
Last year we befriended this intense couple in our neighborhood. The guy was one of those angry drunkards and the girl one of those quiet unassuming boozehounds. In short, the strength of their bond was inversely proportional to the amount of liquor kept in the cupboard.
Many nights of spousal […]

suv driver

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Dear Mr. FUV driver:
Please accept my apologies for not letting you merge into my lane this morning after you tried to get around a line of cars by using the blocked off construction lane. I know your gigantic Suburban is better than my little girly car and can handle that bumpy, stripped road, and that […]

divadom

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

The managing (in)director secured a spot to speak at some VC convention no one ever heard of. Fueled by his hardcore delusions of grandeur (which the Ambien/Vicodin cocktails are not helping one bit), he has put forth a list of requirements for the event organizers that looks more like the rider for a Britney Spears’ concert.
As […]