June 27, 2003
FOUR FOR FRIDAY
Q: As Seen On TV... Have you ever ordered something from a television infomercial?
MEB's A: Yes, I am almost ashamed to admit that I have, twice. The first was one of those special pillows, filled with some sort of beans. It was supposed to help improve posture and circulation. I sent it back after just one night. It was easily 1/2 the size of my regular pillows, and I woke up with a massive crick in my neck the next morning. The other item I ordered from an infomercial... a set of video tapes for learning magic tricks.
What's your favorite pancake?
MEB's A: Call me weird, but I'm all about the plain pancake. Oh, I like the ones with blueberries, bananas, and even chocolate chips, but it's rare that I order those at a restaurant, and it's even rarer that I make them at home. (By the way, I'd like to thank Matt Holzmann for suggesting this particular question.)
Name just one thing you are truly grateful for?
MEB's A: Starting when I about 16 or so, the freedom given to me by my Mother to make many of my own decisions. I learned a lot about myself from the mistakes I was allowed to make at such an early age.
During your working career, have you personally observed conduct that you knew violated the law and, if so, did you report it?
MEB's A: I've observed it only once, and yes, I reported it. In my first real office job after college I worked with a woman who misappropriated funds. As soon as I found out about it I told my boss, who quickly told me that snooping around in other people's business was inappropriate! One week later I reported it again, only to find out that my boss never looked into the first reporting. Upon looking into the situation, my boss fired my co-worker and was shocked to see the extent to which the law and company's ethical standards had been violated.
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Posted by Mikal at June 27, 2003 6:11 AM
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Infomercial: Heck no!
Favorite Pancake: I don't like pancakes. French Toast is the way to go.
Truly Grateful For: my caring parents
Violate Laws at Work: Saw it all the time...after all, I worked for the government.
Prelude: Mikal, I'm so sorry I didn't fulfill my promise to you. Our network was out last night, and I was far too tired to figure out the problem. I'm truly sorry.
1. Infomercial: I'm considering buying a Bowflex, through their website. Otherwise, no, I've not yet purchased anything from an infomercial.
2. Pancakes: Blueberry.
3. Grateful: For all her faults, I'm still grateful to be living in this country. Now, if we could get 100% of eligible voters registered to do so and at least 90% of those to actually vote, then we could truly live into the ideal which is our republic.
4. Breakin' the law: Since the time that I've been working, I have called in illegal activity that I've seen in public places. I've not been cognizant of any illicit behaivors in the workplace.
