Recently, here at my day job, my desk has been repeatedly visited by ladybugs. They always come one at a time — perhaps it’s the same bug — and I’ve just given up releasing them outdoors. I now let them (it?) hang out at my desk. As I type this, there’s a ladybug nestled against [...]

“Uh, hey,” I called to Travis from across the print room. “At the risk of sounding like a nerd (and I know that’s a surprise)…Is that, by any chance, a Wookiee bowcaster?” The familiar, black crossbow shape of Chewbacca’s weapon from the Star Wars movies caught my eye as I was binding some spec books. It [...]

At Acadia Cafe About to see Quickies, which Is a series of one-acts that involves Some friends of mine. Here in the cafe, waiting for the theatre to open, drinking a Surly Bender. Ran into two people I know, But they were busy, Working on Shakespeare text. One of them is a good friend, The [...]

Question of the day While Weird Al’s “Theme from Rocky XIII” (a deli-themed parody of “Eye of the Tiger”) is playing on your iPod, which is more embarassing?01) Coworkers passing by the door might hear you listening to Weird Al.02) Coworkers passing by the door might think you’re actually, and without irony, listening to the real “Eye of [...]

I’m now in rehearsal for the NTC special we’re taping in Seattle! Since rehearsal is in the afternoon, I’m only working mornings at my day job for these two weeks. Unfortunately, one of these days — today, in fact– is Halloween. I haven’t been ordered to decorate a pumpkin this year, but I will have to [...]

I’m interrupting the travelogue to bring you another episode from my day job. (I arrived back in Minnesota Friday evening. I have fallen way behind in my blog, but I’ll catch up.)  Coworker (after asking me about my travels): “…and now you’re back in Minnesota.” Me (sarscastic): “Yep. It’s exciting.” Coworker (apparently missing the sarcasm): [...]