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Seems To Me

MikePerry — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:34:52 +0000

You really can’t call yourself a farmer unless you’ve got at least one purple fingernail.

Things I’ve Learned…

MikePerry — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:26:05 +0000

If you’re trying to pull up one of those step-in fence posts and it just won’t budge, no matter how hard you grunt and heave, umm, check to make sure you’re not standing on the step-in.

Why Does…

MikePerry — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:03:56 +0000

…the tape measure blade slip off the end of the 2×4 when you don’t want it to, but clings tight when you try to shake it loose?

My Lone Super Power…

MikePerry — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:07:27 +0000

I apparently emanate some invisible force field that prevents the function of “automatic” soap dispensers, faucets, and paper towel machines. I stand there flapping my hands like I’m conducting Beethoven’s Fifth while absolutely nothing happens.

Things I’ve Learned (at 44)

MikePerry — Sat, 30 May 2009 09:27:04 +0000

The reason that air compressor was on sale and cheaper than the rest is because none of the attachments were included. Not the hose, not the chuck, not the coupler, not the gauge. Not even the hose. Pretty picture on… Continue reading →

Things I’ve Learned (at 44)

MikePerry — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:02:46 +0000

I prefer grey over gray but Spell Check* will not allow it.

*Nor certain willful copyeditors.

Things I’ve Learned (at 44)

MikePerry — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:57:52 +0000

If they say they will…they might.

Things I’ve Learned (at 44)

MikePerry — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:56:31 +0000

Should you find yourself working for a man who repeatedly insists, “money is no object,” by all means get paid up front.

Things I’ve Learned (at 44)

MikePerry — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:01:06 +0000

Life is better with sleep.*

*Worth considering prior to having babies at 42.**

**One’s wife would like to remind One that One has been known to snore right through it all.