Saturday, December 1, 2007

The Edumacation Nevah Stops....


Reindeer Facts......

REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME....

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.
Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring.
Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.
We should've known -- ONLY women would be able to drag a fat-ass man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.
Now as you read that famous story for the umteenth time,armed with this info,you will still be able to smile..Well with that and a lovely adult beverage..

Friday, November 30, 2007

An oldie,but a goodie...

Martha Stewart's Holiday To-Do List

December 1. Blanch carcass from Thanksgiving turkey. Spray paint gold, turn upside down and use as a sleigh to hold Christmas cards.

December 2. Have Mormon Tabernacle Choir record outgoing Christmas message for answering machine.

December 3. Using candlewick and hand-gilded miniature pine cones, fashion a cat-o-nine-tails. Flog gardener.

December 4. Repaint Sistine Chapel ceiling in ecru, with mocha trim.

December 5. Get new eyeglasses. Grind lenses myself.

December 6. Fax family Christmas newsletter to Pulitzer committee for consideration.

December 7. Debug Windows Vista.

December 10. Align carpets to adjust for curvature of Earth.

December 11. Lay Faberge egg.

December 12. Take dog apart. Disinfect. Reassemble.

December 13. Collect dentures. They make excellent pastry cutters, particularly for decorative pie crusts.

December 14. Install plumbing in gingerbread house.

December 15. Replace air in mini-van tires with Glade "Holiday Scents" in case tires are shot out at mall.

December 17. Child proof the Christmas tree with garland of razor wire.

December 19. Adjust legs of chairs so each Christmas dinner guest will be the same height when sitting at his or her assigned seat.

December 20. Dip sheep and cows in egg whites and roll in confectioner's sugar to add a festive sparkle to the pasture.

December 21. Drain city reservoir; refill with mulled cider, orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

December 22. Float votive candles in toilet tank.

December 23. Seed clouds for white Christmas.

December 24. Do my annual good deed. Go to several stores. Be seen engaged in last minute Christmas shopping, thus making many people feel less inadequate than they really are.

December 25. Bear son. Swaddle. Lay in color-coordinated manger scented with homemade potpourri.

December 26. Organize spice racks by genus and phylum.

December 27. Build snowman in exact likeness of God.

December 31. New Year's Eve! Give staff their resolutions. Call a friend in each time zone of the world as the clock strikes midnight in that country.



Happy Holidays!
Martha Stewart

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

More Wednesday.....


Greetings Peggy --

Here is your horoscope for Wednesday, November 28:


If you're at work or school, expect a few troubles with the boss or teacher. Nothing too serious or worrisome, but the day may stretch on for longer than you would really like. Push through it!



Oh great!.... Being self /employed AND the teacher ......I'm gonna be a pain in my own ass.

That's just plain BS!

I had just finished my regular perimeter patrol of home base (one of many). With three dogs, three cats, four birds and "The Boy" inside this is a necessary part of my day.
All was well in DivaLand so I made myself another cup of joe and sat down to read the Sunday paper. Yes I know it's Wednesday but that's another story. "The Boy" was playing video games and talking to the characters..doesn't everybody?
Suddenly he yelled out.
"MAN..THAT IS JUST PLAIN BS!" What? My precious child using semi-bad language ( Well he did just use the letters).
"TOM! language mister....that's a bad word (sorta)" Of course in a typical male fashion he just nodded and continued playing. But a few minute later..
"OH.. YOU ARE JUST SO BS!"I decided to give his Dad a stern lecture on construction site talk in the home as I went to confront the guilty party.
"Sweetie, didn't Mom just ask you not to say that ?"
Glancing up from the game he looks puzzled.
"No, you said it was a bad word, not I couldn't say it" Damn it! He was right so I took another route.
"Well it means a bad word..er..words and you shouldn't say them. Do you even know what they mean?"
"Sure" he said smiling. Sure? I'm a bad Mom....
"What do they mean?" I asked getting ready for it.
"Bergin Snergin..I made it up from the letter sounds we did the other day...B and S "
Homeschooling...not for the faint of heart.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Holiday Parties......

Company Christmas Party

FROM Peggy A., Human Resources Director
TO All Employees
DATE November 19, 2007
RE Christmas Party
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols...feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00pm.Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees!Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Peggy
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FROM Peggy A, Human Resources Director
TO All Employees
DATE November 20, 2007
RE Holiday Party
In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians or those still celebrating Reconciliation Day. There will be no Christmas tree present. No, Christmas carols sung. We will have other types of music for your enjoyment. Happy now?Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Peggy
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FROM Peggy A, Human Resources Director
TO All Employees
DATE November 21, 2007
RE Holiday Party
Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table .. you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only"; you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this? Somebody?_________________________________________________________________
FROM Peggy A, Human Resources Director
TO All Employees
DATE November 22, 2007
RE Holiday Party
Forget about the gifts exchange, no gifts exchange are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy.NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED._
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FROM Peggy A, Human Resources Director
TO All Employees
DATE November 23, 2007
RE Holiday Party
What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20 begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs. Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy. Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women will get the table closest to the rest-rooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table. To the person asking permission to cross dress, no cross-dressing allowed. We will have booster seats for short people. Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet. We cannot control the salt used in the food we suggest for those people with high blood pressure to taste first. There will be fresh fruits as dessert for Diabetics, the restaurant cannot supply "No Sugar" desserts. Sorry!
Did I miss anything?!?!?
Peggy
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FROM Peggy A, Human Resources Director
TO All F**king Employees
DATE November 26, 2007
RE The F**king Holiday Party
Vegetarian pricks, I've had it with you people!!! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your fucking salad bar, including organic tomatoes. But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW! I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die!
The Bitch from HELL!!!!!!!!____________________________________________________________
FROM Andrea G, Acting Human Resources Director
DATE November 27, 2007
RE Peggy A. and Holiday Party
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Peggy a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.
Happy Holidays!