My employer has this promotion: if someone buys two packs of a certain brand of cigarette and types their phone […]
Archive for ‘Pieces’
Who does Beto O’Rourke think he is?
No, seriously, who does he think he is? I know who he is, barely. He’s one of Congress’ lesser lights, […]
And the next challenger is… WebAuthn
I have now seen an article about WebAuthn, the latest attempt by techies to replace the password. Previous attempts have […]
If you have time to dream up makework…
The most recent “Did You Know” communique from management ended with this line: As the saying goes, If you have […]
The weather log
There is a form taped up on a wall behind the counter, titled “Winter Conditions Log.” We’ve been using it […]
Safe drops and fables
I arrived for an afternoon shift and, after our usual afternoon power play wherein I’m not allowed to be paid […]
It’s the little things (2)
“We have to keep the back door locked at all times now. For safety. Yes, safety. So some marauder doesn’t […]
The code of silence
One of the ways management communicates at us peons is by posting typed sheets behind the counter. They’re titled “Did […]
YouTube for Android’s ephemeral pseudo-changelog
I’ve written before about corporations that don’t bother letting their customers know about changes to their apps or services. Just […]
To my neighbors who still have their Christmas lights on
I know what you’re doing, and I sympathize, but it won’t work. January can be a dreary, dismal time. The […]
Ray of Infamy 