Posts by Christopher Null
That Does Look Like a Lot of Fun
That’s a Pretty Aggressive Rebranding…
Fraud Warning – “CaDMV” Text Message
I renewed the registration for one of our cars yesterday, and today got a fairly credible text message from 833-608-1722, claiming to be the California DMV (“CaDMV”) and that I must update my contact information. The text directed me to a website, which redirects to realidcalifornia.com — again an imperfect but surprisingly credible phishing site.…
Read MoreSus
Day 13
Found this guy lurking in the night…
Read MoreDay 7
Day 2
Christmas tree pickup was Monday. Here’s a gang of dead trees that seem to have missed their window. How long will they fester in the era of Covid? Let’s find out!
Read MoreWhile We’re at It…
What is the proper etiquette these days when someone is a no-show on a conference call? How long do you officially have to wait before you give up? (I propose 8 minutes.)
Read MoreA Modest Proposal for Zoom Etiquette
I hereby propose the following for use in Zoom and other video-based meetings: If a person is trying to speak but inadvertently has their microphone “on mute,” simply hold your hand over your mouth to indicate visibly that you are unable to hear them.
Read MorePalette vs. Pallet vs. Palate
Palette – a board on which an artist mixes colors (or the range of colors he/she uses) Pallet – a wooden frame upon which goods are stacked for shipping Palate – the appreciation of taste in your mouth (also physically the roof of your mouth) Let’s work on this, folks.
Read MoreMy Husky
Ho Ho Ho
If you’re planning on sending out your Christmas card this year with pictures of your family wearing masks, don’t.
Read MorePlanning Ahead
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Read MoreArt is not what you see, but what you make others see.
Some acid-based chemical cleaner leaked out on a shelf. Now wondering if I should frame it.
Read MoreApologies to Tattoo
We’ve been misquoting Ricardo Montalban for over 40 years. It’s not rich Corinthian leather, it’s soft Corinthian leather.
Read MoreAh, My Old Friend
Catch Me Live at 2pm Pacific
I’ll be joining BourbonBlog for “Virtual” Derby Day, where I’ll be talking about the future of booze with a panel of industry experts. Come say hi! Juleps for all!
Read MoreIt’s Also My Urinal’s Name
Eventbrite, How Well You Know Me
You Had Me at 2.7 Portions of Nachos
The most ridiculous press release of the week. Someone please get me a fact checker on this. Super Bowl fans to scoff 11,000 calories each on game day Jan 29, 2020 LetsGetChecked [PRESSWIRE] 29 January, 2020 – UK — New research released today reveals that the average football fan in the United States, will eat…
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