Of work and sleep and stuff between

Note to self: near the rocks at the opening of the cove leading to the boathouse, there is a small spring. The spring water wears away the ice from below, so that the ice looks safe, but isn't. The water at that point is knee-deep.

On Friday afternoon, Miss Cassie came for a visit. We fed her, read to her, and tried to teach her to make a raspberry sound whenever she saw George Bush on the TV.

I didn't watch much of the Oscars. Lots of other folks have witty things to say, so I won't clutter the blogwaves. I'm glad that Wallace and Gromit won.

It's quite common in our business for people to work at home. Everyone has laptop computers. Most people have high-speed Internet connections at home. Add a cell phone or landline phone and you're all set to work. It can require extra effort to stay focused. A recent study has shown that many people find that they're more productive and less stressed in the, um, more casual environment.

According to this BBC news item, your sleep position can describe facets of your personality. The fellow who replaced me in a previous job not only slept in his office, but he snored. I guess sleeping in a office chair describes your future state as being unemployed.

Finally, these luncheon meats, ham and chicken in one package, pork in the other, are made with beef and mutton. And don't forget Purplo's, the purple sausage.