I hope I have finally learned to get the exact address of a cemetery, when in a funeral procession. It’s no time to be lost.
Category: Useful Things
Fill Up or Shut Up (or both)
I have learned, again and again, that when my husband says that the car needs gas, I really should listen and gas up sooner rather than later. Even if I do get 41 mpg, still need the g to go the m. I would be happy to never see that little orange gas pump on the display ever again!
Less is SO Much More
I have learned, or I have sometimes learned, or I would like to learn to ask for a take-out container at the start of a meal bigger than my actual head. If I pack up tomorrow’s lunch up front, I’ll eat the right amount tonight and have a great lunch tomorrow. Otherwise, I’ll just keep eating until it’s all gone and I’m all sorry.
Centrist Position
I have learned that you can get in, and STAY in, the center lane on Storrow Drive, from Kenmore all the way onto the I93 North ramp. The signs say move here and there, but you don’t actually have to move at all. The far left lane works two. Pick one, and stay with it.
Also, the center lane works all the way from I93 South to Kenmore. Just stay in it.
“I used to cry and now I just take notes”
I have learned and practiced a very valuable new skill recently. I can listen to a long list of professional and personal (sometimes the line is blurry) criticism. And I can just listen.
And they don’t take American Express
Jess learned, and told me, that there are some parts of Boston in which your debit card will do you no good to buy a local lunch and actual cash is required and ATM’s are few and far between. So carry cash!
I Go 4 Taiko
Today I learned Taiko drumming from a fabulous teacher with my fabulous drumming friends. The night before: Taiko rhythms on our African drums. But this day was the real thing – whole body whole arms. What fun!
Like Water on Gremlins
I have learned that, for me, creativity breeds even more creativity. Put me in a relaxed and creative right-brain situation and the ideas of who-knows-how-long come pouring in. Get me some more of that! Please!
iDetour
I learned that I can move videos from my iPod back and forth as files and I don’t need to (can’t!) go through iTunes to do it.
Virtual Shopping Meets Reality
From Sal:
“My friend Laura taught me that when shopping, it’s fun to put everything you want in your cart and then totally reevaluate when you get to the register. You get all the fun of shopping, but you only end up with the things you really can’t live without. If you go back and the same thing ends up in your cart again and again, maybe it’s time to buy it. If you get to the register and notice that you’re already going over budget, just give that item back to any employee… you’ll hardly ever regret it! We saved ourselves from spending over $100 at Ikea last night!”
Jane's Lessons Learned 