Lis's Project 365

We took our first stab at raking leaves today. While it is significantly easier to do than it was in our old house because the yard is much smaller, we actually have to pick up and bag the leaves, which is kind of a pain. In Southboro, we just blew them back to the woods; as Doug would say “they gave them to us, they can have them back.”

today was our annual national chemistry week celebration at work, and it even fell on Mole Day! The theme was “behind the scenes with chemistry.” Here’s a young scientist making some fake snow, which he will later add to our miniature “movie set.” It was a successful day, but I am tired.

every time I have to use the fax at work, this sign makes me giggle.

Recently, some friends who are also doing Project365 posted pictures of the various toys they have on and around their desks. This is a picture of what’s right outside my office door.

The shoes are size 18 and belonged to some former Celtics player. They are there for the person who follows me whenever I leave this job
The box is full of materials that were sent to me for a program coming up soon.
The chicken is….I don’t know why the chicken is there.

I do not understand this ad campaign.  Why will Svedka win best vodka in 2033? Does it suck now, and it will take that long for them to get it right? And how do they know that anyway? And why should we care about it now? Why do robots like Svedka–is it really some kind of oil or mechanical lubricant that’s good for robots?  Speaking of robots, do they need to have big tits?

I just don’t get the whole thing.

my friend and former coworker Claire came to work today with her dog, Pooka.  Pooka is a mini goldendoodle and is really the perfect size dog. Small enough to be manageable, but big enough to clearly be a Dog, and not a little yappy ball of fur. And very sweet.

went over a friend’s house today to drop off something I’d borrowed. unfortunately she wasn’t home, but I took a moment to look at the assorted fall decorations on her porch, including these somewhat dismembered bunnies. with pumpkin.

there’s a cute shot from Doug’s and my reception of Jeff and Rachel sharing a bowl of ice cream on the dance floor. At Rachel and Fred’s wedding, Jeff decided the episode was worth repeating.

sorry, Japan. I’ve got my own yard to deal with.

here’s another one for the “boy, my job is weird” gallery.

I’ve painted my tongue with food coloring and am counting the taste buds. Naturally.