Monday, May 18, 2009

How Morbid am I, Really?


So, over the weekend one of Washington University's most generous donors threw himself off of a bridge in St. Charles County. His body has not yet been found, so his official status is "missing/presumed deceased."

The very first thing I did when I came into the office this morning was to look at his gift record and see if he had any outstanding pledges or bequests which would benefit my particular program.

I feel dirty.

Also disappointed, because it turns out he doesn't.

Friday, May 08, 2009

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

The Literary Education You Never Wanted



A haiku, besides
having seventeen word parts
references seasons.

Wikipedia
says that this is instead some
kind of senryu.

Here, some food for thought
And ten seconds you have lost.
Refrigerator.

Monday, May 04, 2009

Leetspeak has Infiltrated the Highest Tower


My mother just sent me an email with the included text "wth?"

Next thing you know, she'll call me and say "roffle."