I don’t think I could live without Post-it notes! My office flutters in the wind, some days.
In 1968 researchers at 3M created a repositionable adhesive, but they didn’t have a commercial use for it. In 1974, another researcher developed the adhesive into a product called “Press & Peel,” to be used as a bookmark.
In 1979 the product is test marketed in eleven western states, and in 1980 they make “Post-it Notes” available nationally.
3M has expanded their line this year with Post-it Super Sticky Notes, which will stick to virtually any horizontal or vertical surface.
Can’t you see it? DH, put away your brush. DH, take the dog out. DH, did you take the garbage out. DH, cut up the downed willow on the front lawn. DH, do the dishes. DH….our anniversary is coming….
Daily Archives: September 19, 2003
Pet Peeves
One of the blogs I manage was discussing pet peeves this week. When one of the members asked what our pet peeves were, I immediately thought of all the little irritating physical things that drive me crazy, like crunching ice, chewing gum with your mouth open, or picking your nose in public! There was a particularly funny set of posts about a mate who stuffed his wife’s head under the quilts and “fluffed the covers.” We amassed a long list of little things before one of the members said “bullies.”
Now, that’s REALLY a pet peeve, and so is lying. Another that bothers me is the person who can see that half a mile ahead he or she will have to merge into the next lane….and they FLY up that lane, and expect you to let them in.
All three of these things show insensitivity to others, and less than sterling ethics. Unfortunately, we have hordes of people who succumb to this behavior.
Another behavior that angers most people is interrupting someone who is speaking. I confess, I’m bad about this, and I really try not to do this. Apparently I’ve learned it from my family, who are almost all talkers and not much at listening. So far, I’ve noticed that my mother, my oldest sister and one of my nieces can talk right over whatever I’ve been saying. It’s not easy to teach yourself to be a listener when you’ve barged right in on others for years, but it’s well worth the effort to change the habit.
What frosts your cookies?
Going Visiting, Part II
Dawn, over at Altered Perception was stuck in traffic this week. She asked her readers for suggestions on what to do while you spend several hours stopped on the expressway. Go read “Traffic Report” Sept 15, and “Traffic Ideas,” Sept. 16.
Dawn, I’ve seen women putting on makeup and doing manicures, guys reading magazines, books and newspapers,and watching TV. I’d do crossword puzzles or plan my menus for the week. Or, you could plan your next trip.
I know there are isometrics you could do, in addition to the Kegel exercises. I suspect that bicep curls could get you into trouble, expecially if the guy next to you takes it wrong. I hope it will be a long time before the next gridlock, hon.
Your rant on “Budgets,” Sept. 17 was VERY enlightening!
Allison, at Ain’t That a Kick in the Head, has been reminiscing about school days, and writing about a trip through Oklahoma. Go visit for a nostalgic view of a time most of us remember with great pleasure.
PJ over at BrambleRambles hasn’t posted this week, but if you haven’t been to his blog, do go. He has absolutely WONDERFUL pictures in several photo journals at the bottom right of his blog. I think most, if not all, of the pictures have been taken while he’s rambled with his boys. I learned a LOT about cotton from him. Go visit.
Jim, of Parkway Rest Stop fame, has posted about peanut butter. A little history, a little rhapsodizing, a schmeer here and there, and you can’t stop reading. I may not agree with his opinion of Jimmy Carter, but I can’t fault him for his taste in peanut butter.
Visit StupidAngryCanajun and see what Essay has written this week. In particular, read “Bullies and Bloggies” on Sept. 16. Scroll down to the comments about Dave’s Drivil and click on the link for some GREAT comments heard at the proctologist’s.
I was entertained by her description of a day at the office with Jimbolina, under “Brownout” on Sept. 17th It makes me glad I work alone….VERY glad!
Bogie, it seems that traffic isn’t any better in Ehduhmonton than it is in New Hampshire. You might enjoy comiserating with her, if you haven’t already.
Be sure to update your links, StupidAngryCanajun has moved to Typepad recently.
There’s a whole lot of you I still need to visit. Be patient. There’s at least one more entry in the “Going Visiting” series. I’m hoping for time to surf and find new blogs to share, too. Until then……enjoy the Fall weather, stay healthy and play nice.