She Never Did Win the Lottery
In almost two decades of working various ends of retail and service, there were few employees quite like the grizzled warrior we’ll call Granny. This story is almost ten years old, but my Facebook feed reminded me of this lady…
Review – The Kimochi Warui Diary
Note: the above link is an affiliate link; if you make a purchase from it, there’s a chance I’ll get some sort of kickback. For what seems like the longest time, I’ve found myself struggling to sit down and read…
The Time I Got Fired For Using the N-Word
Today while on social media I came across a post about how some guy was going to quit his office job and go back to working at a fast food restaurant if the minimum wage was increased to $15 an…
First Look – 4theWords
It was suggested on social media that I try the website 4thewords.com. It’s apparently one part writing platform and 3 parts MMO. There is allegedly a very helpful community, lots of support for writers, a way to read the fiction…
In Another World With Too Many Damn Animals
To date, in this household, we have three cats and two dogs. I’m reasonably sure that’s not legal – the city code says three animals, no more than two of the same type. To be fair, this isn’t the most…
Looking Back – Infinite Space, for the Nintendo DS
6 years ago, the Nintendo DS allowed players to travel the stars with the game Infinite Space. I remember being sold on it before it even came out, in part because of the amazing anime shorts put out by Gonzo.…
328 Days With Torn
While I don’t have the time to play games I used to, and I’ve mostly stepped away from the mobile game scene, one browser game I’ve found myself playing at least once a day since I checked it out almost…
Self-Serve Kiosks Give Horrible Customer Service
There’s this really dumb joke you’ll see me post sometimes to the tune of “I’m so broke I have to do my grocery shopping in the self-checkout lane.” The reference or suggestion, of course, is that if I went to…
The Time I Was Kicked Out of Hunter’s Safety
As a child, I would sometimes go out of my way to get attention or stretch my sense of importance. Often, these actions would end poorly. I grew up in a valley in Western Montana, in a time and in…
Survey Scores, Amazon Reviews, And You
You’re at a fast food restaurant, and you get a lengthy receipt. On the bottom, it has a website. “Fill this out,” it states, “and get a chance at a monetary reward!” It’s not a large reward, but hey, why…