Topic: THE GREAT MARSHMALLOW JOKE (Read 6744 times)

singdaw · « **Reply #30 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:30:32 AM »

TWO!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #31 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:31:20 AM »

bk, Sami's video in today's notes was just super. Thanks for sharing it.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #32 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:57:46 AM »

TOD

The only noteworthy one is the boss I had for a few years in the late '80s / early '90s. He was one of those strong willed people who created his own power, both within the company and without, but he was also a real charmer and great fun to be around. But you could love him and be grateful for him one instant, and be absolutely terrified of him in the next. I was in his circle of friends (I'd never want him as an enemy!), and as such, I was one who enjoyed his "protection" in any time of conflict. But in spite of the wonderful times, those several years were an eternity and I found great relief when he left to start a competing company.

BwayAnge · « **Reply #33 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:15:27 AM »

Good Morning Dear Readers!

TOD -- OY, I've had several Managers on power trips, who made life miserable for us lowly subordinates. Will share more once I get back from the office. However, in the present -- love, love, love my new job -- seven weeks and counting, feet have still yet to reach the ground. So very grateful!

Safe travels to DR Ginny!

Everyone have a Blessed Day!

Ginny · « **Reply #34 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:39:40 AM »

TOD - In my 11+ years with my last employer there was a revolving door of managers (4) and assistant managers (5) in my department. Seemed like one of those positions was open all the time and two things struck me:

1) No one higher up ever questioned why there was so much turnover, and
2) No one higher up ever approached the only member of the department (me) who had prior administrative experience to find out why I wasn't applying.

The last assistant manager started work the day I signed on the dotted line for retirement and was the worst of all. Since I only had 3 months left, I didn't even try to get along with him and I felt so sorry for the co-workers I left behind. His tenure ended badly, from what I heard.

Ginny · « **Reply #35 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:40:41 AM »

Off to see the ~~wizard~~ grantwriters - bye for now!

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #36 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:46:53 AM »

Quote from: bk on October 07, 2014, 01:07:41 AM

And the word of the day is: ARBOREAL!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I TALK TO THE TREES

Amy · « **Reply #37 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:57:06 AM »

TOD: The worst boss I ever had always made me feel like I was talking to my Dad. He was just the most arrogant condescending person ever born. Every time I asked him a question, his reply always started with "I already told you...". Well, if he already told me, I wouldn't be asking, now would I. I was relieved when he fired me and I went on to find a much better job that I've had now for 12 years (just like Mr. Carp and those bob sleds that don't exist in San Juan). But now I'm tired of that and I just had a job interview in a different department last week. I should be hearing back soon.

Amy · « **Reply #38 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:05:07 AM »

TCB, a flea comb might help you in the future. Flea combs are also great for getting eye gookies out from the corners of dogs' eyes. And, yes, "gookies" is a medical term.
For those that don't know, I groom dogs for some of my neighbors and friends, and I got bit in the hand pretty severely on Sunday. I sat in the car with an ice pack wrapped around my hand all the way to the Kritzerland show, which seemed to help the swelling. But I couldn't clap! It was too painful. And I didn't want to be rude and not applaud all the splendid performances, so I kept holding up one hand and Mark would slap my hand for me. My hand seems to be getting better very slowly - it's basically one giant bruise, but thank goodness it doesn't hurt to type.

Kate · « **Reply #39 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:33:50 AM »

Good Morning All:

DR Vixmom,

Is the book, THE OTHER SISTER related to THE CONSTANT PRINCESS?

Kate · « **Reply #40 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:34:48 AM »

Great pics of Kevin and Larry!!!

Kev, it looks like you had a great time!!!

Kate · « **Reply #41 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:35:15 AM »

Goodbye for now!!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #42 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:37:17 AM »

TOD:

When I worked at Bi-Mart, we had some managers who were total terrors.

One that still sticks in my craw was a camera dept manager who got mad at me for spending too much time helping a customer. I don't know what she expected me to do other then tell the customer I was no longer going to answer his questions after the first 5.

Then we had a store manager who refused to pay one employee overtime even though the assistant manager had made him stay and work extra hours one week. That employee quit shortly afterward.

Retail...never again!!!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:08:37 AM »

Nice photo of DR ELMORE and DR KEVIN.

Thanks to DR KEVIN for the NYC Theatre Report.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #44 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:08:53 AM »

Packing everything you need vibes for DR VIXMOM.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:09:22 AM »

Hopefully Nicky is doing better today and DR TCB will get some rest.

It is raining here

Jrand74 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:12:35 AM »

All of these stories on the TOD make me remember too much about some past jobs I have had.

I think my worst manager was at the School for the Deaf. He was the Business Administrator. The man who had hired me as the Purchasing Agent was a great boss, but HIS boss was not good and didn't like him, so he left about six months after I was hired.

The NEW guy was completely incompetent and didn't know enough to really do the job. We were responsible for reports and preparing the biennial budget, but he would never give us the information we needed to do reports until the day before they were due.

He had it weeks before, but never gave it to us. He loved working late hours and coming up with results just on deadline. I was never comfortable or proud of any report or BUDGET we did while he was there.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:16:09 AM »

Nice video in the notes.

DR CHAS SMITH did you see DR SINGDAW's definition of a song "in one" yesterday? His definition is what I have read as well.

There was an interview with a man who played Daddy Warbucks on Broadway in "Annie" where he said that the "in one song" at the end "Something Was Missing" was always almost drowned out by the crew setting up the Christmas Tree and mansion for the finale.....

singdaw · « **Reply #48 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:21:29 AM »

Quote from: Jrand64 on October 07, 2014, 09:08:37 AM

Thanks to DR KEVIN for the NYC Theatre Report.

DITTO!

singdaw · « **Reply #49 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:21:57 AM »

~ ~ ~ HAND HEALING VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Amy!

singdaw · « **Reply #50 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:23:24 AM »

TOD:

It seems we ALL have stories. One might think that there was an epidemic of incompetence and abuse in the workplaces of America!

singdaw · « **Reply #51 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:23:51 AM »

If you see someone without a clew, give them one of yours!

singdaw · « **Reply #52 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:24:22 AM »

I can't hear you. I have a banana in my ear.

singdaw · « **Reply #53 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:25:44 AM »

I wonder if they make Metamucil for cats.

That stuff that DR ChasSmith mentioned sounds good, too.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #54 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:34:58 AM »

Going through my head this morning:

Green finch and linnet bird,
Nightingale, blackbird,
How is it you sing?
How can you jubilate,
Sitting in cages,
Never taking wing?
Outside the sky waits,
Beckoning, beckoning,
Just beyond the bars.
How can you remain,
Staring at the rain,
Maddened by the stars?
How is it you sing
Anything?
How is it you sing?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #55 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:35:49 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 07, 2014, 06:30:32 AM

TWO!!!

Ah, the simple things, eh?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #56 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:46:37 AM »

DR TCB:

Owwwww....poor kitty!

I recommend you read this here ARTICLE that might shed some light on what is happening and how it can be prevented/relieved.

singdaw · « **Reply #57 on:** October 07, 2014, 10:01:20 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 07, 2014, 09:35:49 AM

Ah, the simple things, eh?

You got it, DR Ron Pulliam! I am so proud of myself.

singdaw · « **Reply #58 on:** October 07, 2014, 10:01:48 AM »

Meanwhile, somewhere in Wyoming...

singdaw · « **Reply #59 on:** October 07, 2014, 10:02:04 AM »

...a page was being turned.

News:

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