Monthly Archives: September 2008

(overheard)

Right now a couple of my coworkers are playing Double Dragon with the volume turned up, and through the music I can hear my COO (excited by the new toy) explaining his 5-year plan to one of our neighbors:  “We’re … Continue reading

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The high cost of success

Some time ago, my boss made an empty promise to another employee — something along the lines of “If we experience even marginal profitability by the end of the year, then we will…”  There was no danger of this being … Continue reading

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A good customer goes bad

On my way to the bus stop today, I was stunned to note that Pho <redacted> is still in business.  I ate there once eight or so years ago.  It is far and away the least-orderly noodle shop I’ve ever … Continue reading

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Buried treasure

So… I’m in the process of remodeling and moving in to a new house.  This week I had a guy in there running ductwork for a bunch of ventilation fans.  He gave me a call a few hours in to … Continue reading

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