Sunday, July 31, 2011

It's Hot. Fans and Physics.


The air-conditioning was out at St. Mary's this morning. It was as hot as the place we attendees are trying to avoid. Thankfully, Mass was kept short out of deference to the elderly. Me.

Some of the ladies brought out hand fans and others made fans from the hand-out sheet of hymns and Scripture readings.

I thought of four-foot-two-but-tough-as-nails Sister Noreen, my first grade teacher from St Mary Magdalen, who said on one of those hot school days of May, "children, if you fan yourself the effort of fanning only makes you hotter."

So I never fan myself out of obedience to Sister N., now, some 50 years later.

But I was wondering during the lulls this morning when I should have been paying attention. Was she right? Does one get cooler hand-fanning? Or does the exertion of fanning increase the body temperature more than the cooling effect?

I don't know.

Anyone?

.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Mistakes God Made


Let's face it. Mankind, and the earth he inhabits, needs some upgrades, and, technology being what it is today, I thought I could help the Great Technetes in the design flaws. These suggestions should not be taken as criticism, I mean, seven days is not much time to get the cosmos up and running and oversights were inevitable. That being said, here are a few corrections that could be considered after this beta-test is over . . .

1. Earlids. Eyelids give the eyes a rest. My ears need a rest once in a while, too. What would be so hard about adding an insulated in-set roll-up door on the ears. When things get too noisy or annoying, "boom," just like closing your eyes the world is shut out.

2. Mosquitos. I don't care what anyone says, they have no redeeming value. Big mistake.

3. Free will. Free will should be granted in a probationary-type way. The more considerate you are the more freedom you have. The will should be put in a state of dormancy from ages 13 - 21. Persons who drive forty miles per hour in the passing lane should have there free will withdrawn as punishment until they learn how to drive.

4. Female protruding breasts. Okay, getting a little personal here, but if they didn't protrude I wouldn't be tempted to look at them. Just sayin' . . .

5. Natural disasters could have natural warning systems.

6.  Old men should not be able to dress themselves. Dress black socks, bright white legs, and Bermuda shorts are a offense to all that is Good.

7. Talking needs a time limit. A voice activated timer could be set for say ten minutes. Anyone that talks longer than that without interruption could have their vocal cords disengage. Teacher's would have to pause and let someone ask a question, preachers would have limits on their sermonizing.

8. The male specie needs an embarrassment meter hard wired into the brain. If you are drinking too much and acting stupid the embarrassment meter would shut down all activity. This would especially helpful to politicians, sports celebrities, and other numb-nuts who take pictures of themselves and send them as text messages.

9. Speaking of which, the whole male-female thing needs to be reconsidered. Adam was lonely, You added a partner and look what happened. Not Your best decision. Maybe You could add a third sex to act as the arbitrator of disputes and interpreter of each others actions. Think about it.

10. Last but not least, everyone wants to live on the beach or in the mountains and most of us have to settle for the flatlands. Add more beach and more mountains next time.

Most respectfully submitted,

Me.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Technomics Top 50 Fastest Growing Restaurants.

Preface: I saw the link for the Technomics list on Bud Kennedy's (Fort Worth Star Telegram journalist)  Facebook post. He saw the list on Monkey Dish and they pulled it from research by Technomics. I have those links at the bottom of the post.

Also, after reading the list I should say: I need to get out more often. Of the 50 fastest growing restaurants which have annual sales of  25 - 50 million dollars, I have been to a whopping 9.

The restaurants I have visited from the 50 Fastest Growing Restaurants: (and my one word opinion following) are:
  • Chop House . . . . Great
  • El Fenix . . . . Bad
  • Fuzzy's Tacos  . . . . Okay
  • Menchies Frozen Yogurt . . . .  Good
  • Capriatti's . . . . Okay
  • Zoe's Kitchen . . . Good
  • 221B Baker Street Pub & Grill . . . . Okay
  • Rosa's Cafe . . . . Okay
  • American Deli . . . . Okay
Also in the DFW area but places I have not been:
  • Twin Peaks. . . . Like I say I definitely need to get out more often
  • Tommy Bahama.
The question is:  How many have you tried? And, are ther any that you particulaly like or dislike?

See link for list: MonkeyDish

Bud Kennedy