Monday, August 13, 2007
PTA Needs
Tonight's PTA meeting featured the results of a survey which asked about interest in information meetings. Respondents entered ideas and comments for future speakers and events. Top billing went to "study tips & rewards", but tied for second place was "Internet Safety." I doubt there's anything unique about our school. I wish this were already part of standard Extension programming, but I'll start with my own brand of good will. We can do this, Extension People.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Universal Dispenser II
If you happen to own a Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator (or one of its sisters of a different name), there's something you should know, other than how NOT to use it to dispense Coke.
While removing my Coke slushy from the ice reservoir, I determined that a mixture of ice, Coke, and running water tends to produce some very sharp ice cubes. These icy razors don't last long enough to serve a useful purpose, unless you think combining the medieval practice of bloodletting with the 1970's practice of making a Coke Icee to be useful.
Given that this fiasco happened at the end of a very long day, my reaction was somewhat similar to that of Tom Hanks' character in Money Pit when his evening bath went awry.
Be safe out there. The kitchen is no place for a hurry-up offense.
While removing my Coke slushy from the ice reservoir, I determined that a mixture of ice, Coke, and running water tends to produce some very sharp ice cubes. These icy razors don't last long enough to serve a useful purpose, unless you think combining the medieval practice of bloodletting with the 1970's practice of making a Coke Icee to be useful.
Given that this fiasco happened at the end of a very long day, my reaction was somewhat similar to that of Tom Hanks' character in Money Pit when his evening bath went awry.
Be safe out there. The kitchen is no place for a hurry-up offense.
The Universal Dispenser
How not to save time using your Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator with "ice-n-water through the door"--
1) place one can of Coke in the ice container for quick cooling.
2) dispense one glass of ice for a family member
3) dispense a second glass of ice, complete with chilled Coke ready for immediate consumption...(after adding a triple shot of your favorite "relaxing" additive).
This could be considered a "feature" since the fridge will actually dispense Coke and ice together through the door, but it is a very messy feature.
As it turns out, there is a bar which stirs the ice to keep it in individual pieces and allow free feeding to the door. That bar can also rip an aluminum can in half.
1) place one can of Coke in the ice container for quick cooling.
2) dispense one glass of ice for a family member
3) dispense a second glass of ice, complete with chilled Coke ready for immediate consumption...(after adding a triple shot of your favorite "relaxing" additive).
This could be considered a "feature" since the fridge will actually dispense Coke and ice together through the door, but it is a very messy feature.
As it turns out, there is a bar which stirs the ice to keep it in individual pieces and allow free feeding to the door. That bar can also rip an aluminum can in half.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Perspective
Doubt the importance of perspective? "Clockwise" is the opposite of what you'd expect when looking at a wall clock from the wall's perspective!
Always consider the other point of view.
Always consider the other point of view.
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