All I want is a cup of coffee. Why isn't this line moving. Why hasn't that guy paid yet and left the store. Oh, he's "that guy". The guy that got that call that he needed to go to Dunkin Donuts, get 4 boxes of Joe and 3 dozen donuts. He didn't want to be the guy, of course, but Ralph only retires once, and someone has to get the coffee. This guy doesn't even really like Ralph, in fact, he wants Ralph's job. But, when your the lowest guy in the department, you have to pay your dues.
What's happening now. This guy won't be able to carry all this stuff to his car. Maaaannnnnnnn....Now this is just ridiculous, the counter help guy is helping him to his car. I just want a cup of coffee, and now I'm getting grumpy. I think I'll add a donut to my order to get me through this tough time. It smells so good, but how much longer can I wait before I jump over the counter. Wait....I think it's my turn. Sweet. "Large, Milk and Sugar, Please"
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Sunday, March 12, 2006
He Blinded me with Science
I went to an Iron Sharpens Iron conference two weeks ago. If you haven't heard of it, don't worry, neither did I before my father invited me. It's a Christian men's conference held by Vision New England. Anyway, they had some great sessions and speakers at the conference, in particular Michael Guillen. Michael has a ton of academic credentials, of course, in addition to being the former scientific correspondent for ABC for 14 years. Michael's class was entitled "Can an Intelligent Man Believe in God?". Great question, I thought, so I attended his session.
Michael was a "Practical Atheist", the kind of person that believed in God, but didn't live as though he did. He has a PHD in Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics, and it was through science that he came to give his life to Christ. Michael breaks down all the different types of atheists, and how science not only didn't and can't disprove the existence of God, but how science lead him to know that only God could have created the world. The great thing about Michael's book is that he uses scientific logic to breakdown the arguments of the atheists and catches them in their own arguments.
Anyway, I'm not going to go on about all that's in his book, it's a great, short read titled "Can a Smart Person Believe in God".
Michael was a "Practical Atheist", the kind of person that believed in God, but didn't live as though he did. He has a PHD in Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics, and it was through science that he came to give his life to Christ. Michael breaks down all the different types of atheists, and how science not only didn't and can't disprove the existence of God, but how science lead him to know that only God could have created the world. The great thing about Michael's book is that he uses scientific logic to breakdown the arguments of the atheists and catches them in their own arguments.
Anyway, I'm not going to go on about all that's in his book, it's a great, short read titled "Can a Smart Person Believe in God".
Plane, Trains, and Automobiles
Traveling is not glamourous, at least business travel isn't. If you are someone that thinks that it's cool to travel, you either don't travel that much, or you need your head checked. Here are some things that just drive me nuts about traveling:
Rental car companies have no concept of "Car Class". I consistenly rent a full size car. A full size car for example is a Ford Taurus or similar. That is not my definition, that is the definition of Hertz. You can imagine my suprise when I find my name on the board next to a Ford Excursion or a Ford Mustang. I can't fit into a mustang, and I don't have a boat slip to dock an Excursion. Why can't I just get the car the I reserved!!!!
Without a doubt, the person that I don't want sitting next to me, will be the person sitting next to me. While I'm waiting to board the plan, I always see either some crazy person, or some giant person. As soon as I see them, I know that my fate has been sealed and that this trip is going to be a long one. My new technique is to put on my headphones and keep my head down, hoping that I don't see that inevitable nightmare that will be my travel companion for the next several hours.
Don't try to close the overhead bin. You don't get paid to do it, so why are you trying so hard. Do you feel that you have some how accomplised some great task because you can get the bin door closed? And who put you in charge of determining the bin is full. You can always get one more thing in those bins. Just plant your butt in your seat so that people can get by you and we can take off. Look, if the strap of your bag is haning over the edge of the bin, don't worry about it. Some very capable flight attendant will show up and fix everything before we take off. They are paid to do this, and it's an FAA regulation, so you can be sure they will get it done.
Last week I was waiting to go through security behind some guy who walked through the metal detector with his cell phone in his shirt breast pocket. When the alarm sounded, he began slapping his pants pockets, front and back, and complain to the security guard that he didn't have any metal on him. The security guard was quick to point out the cell phone which was noticable hanging out of his shirt pocket. Honestly, how hard is this process. I know it's a pain, but unless you want to have a date with the guy with the wand and rubber gloves, you might as well just strip down and get it over with.
Ok, I'm sure there are more traveling things to rant about, but this is my last one for today. Why in the world does it take so long to pay for parking at the airports. Despite, quick pay in the terminal, credit card, and now EZPass payments, this process still takes forever. Then there is something going on about a license plate query. What is that about, and am I paying for that? All I want to do is throw my money at some toll booth person and be on my way. What is the hold up!?
Rental car companies have no concept of "Car Class". I consistenly rent a full size car. A full size car for example is a Ford Taurus or similar. That is not my definition, that is the definition of Hertz. You can imagine my suprise when I find my name on the board next to a Ford Excursion or a Ford Mustang. I can't fit into a mustang, and I don't have a boat slip to dock an Excursion. Why can't I just get the car the I reserved!!!!
Without a doubt, the person that I don't want sitting next to me, will be the person sitting next to me. While I'm waiting to board the plan, I always see either some crazy person, or some giant person. As soon as I see them, I know that my fate has been sealed and that this trip is going to be a long one. My new technique is to put on my headphones and keep my head down, hoping that I don't see that inevitable nightmare that will be my travel companion for the next several hours.
Don't try to close the overhead bin. You don't get paid to do it, so why are you trying so hard. Do you feel that you have some how accomplised some great task because you can get the bin door closed? And who put you in charge of determining the bin is full. You can always get one more thing in those bins. Just plant your butt in your seat so that people can get by you and we can take off. Look, if the strap of your bag is haning over the edge of the bin, don't worry about it. Some very capable flight attendant will show up and fix everything before we take off. They are paid to do this, and it's an FAA regulation, so you can be sure they will get it done.
Last week I was waiting to go through security behind some guy who walked through the metal detector with his cell phone in his shirt breast pocket. When the alarm sounded, he began slapping his pants pockets, front and back, and complain to the security guard that he didn't have any metal on him. The security guard was quick to point out the cell phone which was noticable hanging out of his shirt pocket. Honestly, how hard is this process. I know it's a pain, but unless you want to have a date with the guy with the wand and rubber gloves, you might as well just strip down and get it over with.
Ok, I'm sure there are more traveling things to rant about, but this is my last one for today. Why in the world does it take so long to pay for parking at the airports. Despite, quick pay in the terminal, credit card, and now EZPass payments, this process still takes forever. Then there is something going on about a license plate query. What is that about, and am I paying for that? All I want to do is throw my money at some toll booth person and be on my way. What is the hold up!?
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