Mypods and Boomsticks

You know, I love the Simpsons. After the most recent episode, I love them even more. Not sure what my favorite part is except potentially about Steve investing all his money in Microsoft stock... Enjoy!

Bill's last day?

What happens when computer nerds have too much time.




We've been enjoying these for years - some get public, like DaDaDa below, even in low quality it's still fun...

100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces

Well, Microsoft is #66. I'd rather see us at #16, but I'll take it. Interesting that the #1 company only offers 1 week of paid leave. I would have put JPMorgan Chase (listed at #4) as the #1 choice, since they offer great reimbursement and fantastic paid leave.

Also of note - almost all of these companies are in the east or south - Microsoft is the only northwest company, and there are 6 others from California... That doesn't speak well to companies in the western US. However, I would like some HR folks to note that Google is # 38...

London is great...

Construction cranes in London as well...

Tower of London...

Guard having to be still in the hot sun...


St. Paul's Cathedral - very cool...





Big Ben - not as big as I thougth it would be...