This is literally true. Even if a clock is stopped because it is broken, it will still produce the correct time twice a day. This phrase has been applied to people who are seldom correct and rarely reliable. They can be right some of the time, even if it is by accident.    Example: … Read More
One of the things the doctor originally told me about my injury is that my leg would be black and blue. There was blood pooling where my muscle detached and it would bruise a lot. However, I am happy to say that never happened. Actually my leg seems to be healing pretty fast. I hope … Read More
Considered one of the smartest people, Einstein also seems to be quite humble. This quote is by Albert Einstein and actually expresses what a lot of great people do. They have a passionate curiosity for their chosen field or career path. To me, this quote is about loving what you do and striving to get … Read More
Here is a phrase that I have been hearing lately. Originally (1970s) this phrase was applied to computer programing. Instead of admitting there was a problem with the program, computer programmers would identify it and call it a feature. So, the phrase is meant to make something sound better than it actually is. I think … Read More
I have some lovely friends. Last night at game night, one of my friends brought me some food and some flowers. I am in the early stages of recovering from my leg injury and for me it was just nice hanging out with people. I am unlikely to leave my apartment for a while. And … Read More
Yesterday I was playing ping pong when I felt a tremendous pain in my calf muscle (lower leg). It felt like someone kicked me as hard as possible. I ended up going to the hospital and found out that I detached my muscle. The doctor said it wasn’t from one incident but from overuse. I … Read More
   The weekend never feels long enough. I wish I had more time to recover before going back to work.    I wrote this as a Facebook post last week. I assumed that someone had said it before, but I can’t find a reference to it anywhere online. When I search for it, … Read More
Recently I bought a capsule coffee machine. I also bought some capsules (pods) with Tim Horton’s coffee inside. Tim Horton’s is the most popular café in Canada. Today I shared the Canadian flavor with co-workers. Actually, I learned a new Korean expression, 커혈.  It is a portmanteau of coffee (커피) + blood transfusion (수혈). So, … Read More
If something is running like a well-oiled machine, it is working perfectly. Machines usually work best when they are supplied with a lot of oil. There is a lot less noise and the machines will work more efficiently. So, a well-oiled machine is a metaphor for something that is working smoothly (very well). The phrase … Read More
Today’s quote is an often repeated one. I actually didn’t know this quote was attributed to anyone. I thought it was just a saying. However, it seems Jerry Belson has been credited with it, though he said he heard it years before from a teacher in a typewriter repair class. The quote is often used … Read More
