Some nice things I've missed

When Frank Sinatra came out of retirement, he released an album called "Some Nice Things I've Missed," and proceeded to cover other peoples' stuff.  I know this because the 8-track was part of Dad's collection. 

That said, there have been some things I've missed durign the hiatus.  This list will be added to as they come to mind.

Six-word memoir.  (My first choice is to do what Frank did.  So I plaigiarize Leezer, who pinched Colbert.  The second I uttered to myself this morning, after my shower, on the way to the hall closet to purloin a new tube of toothpaste.  It's oddly fitting.  The third is practically my mantra.) 

1.  Well, I thought it was funny.

2.  I'd better put some pants on.

3.  Don't leave home without a hankie.

Telling you all about my stint at NASA.  It's true.  Almost.  It feels like NASA everytime I harness myself into my jet-age CPAP-2000!!!  For non-snorers, CPAP is a device that is supposed to alleviate the harmful effects of sleep apnea.  Sleep apnea is snoring so bad that one stops breathing, depriving the snorer of sleep (to say nothing about one's "sleep partner").  So this device provides a Continuous Positive Air Pressure flow via a compressor, tube and mask.  It's designed to keep your air passageways open to alleviate sleep apnea's harmful effects.  I've found that it alleviates the harmful effects of sleep apnea by alleviating one of sleep entirely. 

The CPAP is sold as a light and fluffy pillow of air, evoking images of starry nights.  Then you get fitted for one, evoking the feeling of a Mercury-era star fighter. 

My advice:  If your doctor prescribes one, skip the high-priced med supply stores and go to your nearest Army/Navy Surplus store. 

The Office Season Finale.  I've been looking all over for this latest Michael Scott quote on Holly, the new HR lady.  I've been scouring YouTube and others to find it.  The only place is on the NBC site with the whole episode.  If you can survive the ads, go to the 4th segment, at about 25 minutes, for this gem:

"Holly is sweet, and simple.  Like a lady baker.  I would not be surprised to find out that she had worked in a bakery before coming here.  She has that kind of warmth.  I'm pretty sure she's baked on a professional level."