Cost Externalization

The world of business is full of acronyms and confusing terms, and there’s a reason for that. Dating to way back when the Bible was written, humans have always had this uncomfortable relationship with the idea of monetary profit. I think we pretty much all agree that something should cost the sum total of the … More Cost Externalization

Prognostications

I’ve been thinking about global affairs lately and I have decided, after much deliberation (and some alcohol), to issue some crystal-ball-esque predictions for the future. In no particular order: Prognostication #1: North Korea Yeah, they’re totally going to restart their nuclear program and we’re getting played. I’ve had to come to grips with the fact … More Prognostications

Ants

Our house has been overrun by ants for several weeks now. In the grand scheme of pest infestations, I guess ants are about as good as you could hope for. They don’t carry disease, and they’re not even really that gross in and of themselves, but the ceaseless river of ants is just disgusting to … More Ants

Baby Nicknames

If you know me, you’ll know that I frequently come up with alternate names for things off of the top of my head. My baby is no different. Here, in no particular order, are the things that I call Theodore on any given day. Ted, Teddy, Teddy Bear, Teddle Bear, T Bear, Teddle, Lump, Grump … More Baby Nicknames