Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The Shortieville-Snippettown Limited
A shortie and three snippets:
SHORTIEVILLE:
So, I’m doing a staff interview – this time, with a feisty young intake monitor. We’re just getting started; I’m setting up a page for my notes. I want to be cordial and put her at her ease, so I discreetly check my agenda so I can slip her name into the conversation.
Ouch. Is that right? I mean, I’m hardly in a place to judge but that is one unfortunate last name. If it’s right. Let’s not jump to conclusions.
“So Hi, A*, I hope you’re well, I’m Dan, thanks for clearing some time to talk with me. Now, I’m sorry, could you help me with how you pronounce your last name?”
She looks at me like I’m an idiot. “Perez. It’s actually a pretty common name.”
“Ah, that makes sense. I just got confused checking my agenda here. They left out the ‘r.’”
SNIPPETTOWN:
* Common visual error: I am reading lots of documents these days that reference “Audit materials.” I keep on thinking, on first glance, that they’re talking about “Adult materials.” Not like I’m disappointed. Fiscal standards and practices – very sexy stuff, and fun for the whole fan-damnily!
* Rule for living: Start small – then stop completely.
* Best search phrase to have brought a visitor to this site in many a month: “Kitten Prolapse Bowl.” A check today shows that I’m no longer even in the top 100 for that particular string. Maybe this post will help. I can’t be left behind on the Kitten Prolapse Bowl bandwagon!
That is all. Good day to you, sir. I said Good Day!
