The Love of Aeron

When you spend the entire day sitting at a computer... your companion... your chair become very close company.  And I love my Aeron... Chair.  I can't tell you how grateful I am for the purchase of my Aeron Chair and how he makes my work days that much better.

I think the coolest thing about Aeron is that he works for any body type.  Really.  Virtually anyone... any size.  I'm a very fragile and tiny, 51 year old woman... and bony.  I have a fellow employee who is substantially larger... in the 250 plus range... and he loves Aeron.

Aeron makes your job easier.  It moves so simply and naturally.  And regardless of your posture or position, he conforms to you.  Aeron works with you... not against you.  Aeron has curves just like the human body and both work well together.

Aeron also loves the environment.  Another admirable quality.  Aeron does not hurt the environment... in fact he gives back.

1.  Aeron works with any body.

2.  Aeron has curves just like you.

3.  Aeron goes green.

And if that's not enough, then here's one last little tid bit of information... the Aeron Chair is actually in the Museum of Modern Art.  Yep.  That's right.  The chair is so unbelievable awesome they put it in a museum.

I promise... you will fall in love with Aeron too.

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You Gotta Love Signs.

You gotta love signs.  Whoever came up with the idea to create a sign really hit on something didn't he?  There are signs for everything.  One of my favorite segments on The Ellen Show is when she shows pictures of signs.  Her fans send them in and it is hilarious.

One of my favorites is a sign that reads "Absolutely No Gum!".  The sign itself isn't all that funny but it is posted above eight bubble gum machines.  Another is a sign that tells you to "Use other door.  The goose will attack you if you use this door."  And the goose is seriously in the picture!

Signs in the south are great.  My grandpa is from Arkansas and we have a picture of him standing under a sign that reads "Don't even think of parking here."  Another one from the area reads "3 Leather Shoes $75"  Only in the south would you find a need for three shoes right?

But Yard Signs are always good.  I saw a yard sale sign that read "HUSBAND CAUGHT CHEATING!" in large print and then below it "Everything Must Go".  We live in a rural area where there are farms that the kids cut through to get to school.  One farmer put up this sign:  "Don't Cross This Pasture!  Unless you can do it in 9 seconds... because the bull can do it in 10."

You gotta love signs.

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Shaving Choices

There's just something about a nice close shave.  It doesn't matter if its on your legs or your face... it just feels good.  Your preferred method of shaving is a personal choice and most options bring about the smooth and feel good response.

A quick and fast approach to shaving is the electric razor.  I've known men who just keep it in their car for when they are running late they can run the electric razor over the face and be done with it.  It is also handy for those men who get the five o'clock shadow as soon as 2 o'clock and need a clean up sort of shave if they are headed out for an evening date or appointment.

The shaving cream and disposable razor is probably the most popular choice.  It's cheap and quick.  Most women use the disposable razor in the shower while bathing.  Just lather up your legs with the soap and shave away.  The warm water helps you get a closer shave too.

But for the true shaving lovers.  Those who not only love the feel of a close shave but love the act of shaving.  Usually there is the soak with a hot towel over the face first... and then... a soap lather applied with the short puffy brush.  Straight razor shaving gives you the cleanest, smoothest shave and feels divine.  It's an ancient art... but it's an art.

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Traveling to Family

So many of my friends at work are from out of the country.  I love the diversity and the cultural differences.  My friends enjoy being in the United States, however, they have family back in their old country.

I will be visiting my Mother in a few weeks and I love the ability I have to just drive or fly down to my parents house and see them.  My foreign friends are not so blessed.  I have one friend who hasn't seen her mother in 20 years and it simply breaks my heart.  It was only until her mother was sick it was thought she might pass away that my friend was willing to take the risk of leaving the U.S. and going to her mother's funeral.  It's not that she was not allowed to return.  There is a mentality with immigrants who know how much better life is for their children in America and how it is a gift that they made it here... and they are afraid of never returning.

My friend needed the necessary documents to leave the country and passports in Dallas was able to get her paperwork completed in a day.  It was wonderful because we all know how long it takes to get your passport normally.  It is a frightening experience going to other countries when you don't have your travel documents in order.

My friend was able to see her mother and fortunately, her mother recovered, but I still feel for those who do not have the ease and comfort of being with family.

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Click?

My daughter and I just got back from an incredibly fun trip to California.  We did all the usual things like Disneyland and the beach... but there was one activity that kept us laughing and is still keeping us laughing... and it was driving around town and on the freeway!

I grew up in San Diego so I learned to drive in California.  My daughter has never driven anywhere except Utah and those of you who have been to both states know that there is simply no comparison.  In fact, I think if you mixed the two populations... the Utah drivers would all be shot by road raged Californians.  Driving in California was fantastic for me.  My daughter was on her phones GPS and directing me as we cruised through L.A.

I was surprised by the few number of police cars out and about and then it came to me.  In Utah there is not a lot to do so we have policemen who camp out looking for cars violating the speed limit, or an expired registration.  In L.A. there is so much for a cop to do that they don't really have time to mess with petty infractions like going 10mph past the speed limit.  And then we noticed something...something that I may be paying for later on this month.

My daughter replied that she thought a flash went off like we got our picture taken.  This happened more than once.  And then it "clicked" that L.A. has camera tickets!  This was not existent when I was growing up in the 70's in California.  I hope this is not very expensive, but then again, it seems that camera tickets would be easy fight tickets... right?  Can a camera testify against you?  I guess we will see.

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Forgiveness

My first thought when it comes to someone driving under the influence is zero tolerance.  If the penalty was so severe... for example... your license was revoked for life... I think we wouldn't have such a problem.  To me there is no excuse for putting so many people in danger by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  And then I read the story.

It was the story in the paper of a dui salt lake city... and a story of forgiveness.  The article covered the tragedy of man whose wife, their unborn child, his 11 year old son and 9 year old daughter were killed by a 17 year old drunk driver... and how this man was touched to forgive.

Everyone makes mistakes.  Everyone does stupid things at some point in their life.  Unfortunately we live in a society that feels punishment equals justice.  There's a belief that if someone wrongs you... they need to be equally wronged.  This eye for an eye, vengeful kind of thinking can not and will not bring peace to your life.  Kindness, forgiveness is the only attitude that will bring peace to all involved in a tragic circumstance.  The man in the article even became friends with the drunk driving teenager and has helped him deal with this tragedy.  This is the example we should all live by.

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A Good Scare

I had quite the scare yesterday.  Temperatures have been in the single digits lately.  It has been cold.  Seriously cold.  Well, yesterday, I went to turn the water on and got nothing.  Then it hit me.  I hadn't left the water dripping.  Even with my limited handy man skills, I knew that when temperatures were this cold, you had to leave the water dripping so your pipes wouldn't freeze.

Right away it was time for the Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service to park on my driveway for a change.  As he searched my pipes, everything upstairs had no water.  None at all.  I followed the man downstairs and lo and behold, there was a trickle of water.  I was thinking well maybe I hadn't completely frozen up.  Now this is why the plumber gets paid the big bucks... He asked me to please get the number of the city I live in.

After a very short conversation with the city utilities, it turns out that the water was shut off!  I had no water because the water was shut off!  I don't think I have ever been so thrilled to have my water cut off.  The little trickle of water downstairs was the little bit left over after they turn it off.

So life is good.  I just hung around and waited for the water to turn back on and then I am ever so diligent in keeping my kitchen faucet dripping.

That's usually what a good scare does to you.

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