Sunday, October 20, 2013

What's New Pussycat ??

In the world of texting, spelling is strictly optional but emotions are all in the punctuation.

If you are new to texting, I've asked a couple of the neighborhood cats to stop by and help explain the punctuation. I understand a few of these fine felines may have had leading roles in an off, off, off, Way Off Broadway production of Les Mis   (admit it, you thought I was going to say Cats).

Anyway, here we are with Emot-i-cats 101



Also, important note:  Parent - Teacher Conferences were this past week. If you stopped by to say "Hi" - thanks. If I missed you, here's the texting version of the conference we didn't have (reference the above image, if necessary). Here's how your child is doing in Computer Class ...

Middle School:    :P

Grades 3, 4, 5:    O_O

Grades K, 1, 2:    ^^


See you next time   ;)

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Are We There Yet ?

Take a look at this cartoon. If you've ever copied, or downloaded, a really BIG file, you'll understand exactly what's going on here. 

 

 
I like to suggest there's a connection between this cartoon and your spiritual life.  

        What ???      A connection between computer class and real life ???

Consider:  St Peter and Our Lord are sitting by the Pearly Gates watching for your arrival. One moment you are almost there, any minute now. Suddenly - BAM, you say something mean about a classmate (ie: you sin) and the now you find yourself six hours away. Seems like you are going the wrong direction.

Realizing your error, you seek forgiveness (ie: you go to confession). Suddenly - BAM, you're back on the right path and only minutes away. 

Choices, it's all about choices. Make the right choices (and be careful with really big files).


     --- Do you think St Peter and Our Lord get whiplash as they watch us make choices ??


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Day 57,372 ...


Another day - another in an endless string of days.   I wonder how I press on.

The heat is oppressive.  A dull red glow makes it difficult to see those around me.  The air is still.  A smoky haze, smelling of sulfur, hangs in the air.

From every direction comes an irritating  "... tap, tap, tap ...".

... tap, tap, tap ...     What is this awful torture?   

             ... tap, tap, tap ...     When will it end? 

                          ... tap, tap, tappity, tap ...        My fingers are bloody nubs.  

                                       ... tap ...     When oh when will it end?






... tap, tap,       tap ...

                  ---- excerpt from an unnamed computer student's journal (undated)

Monday, September 9, 2013

Welcome

Some engineering humor to christen my blog. Enjoy ...