Just. Couldn't. RESIST.

Without a doubt, there will be repercussions for this.
But it's WORTH IT!

Monday random

First of all,
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y C H A R L I E !!
That's actually a full-sized cupcake on his head. Not mini, no photo retouch. Charlie's head IS the size of a small planet.


Here's my best Boss Fail impression. Still need to work on the Antitude.


And take note, all you would-be superheroes: CORNFLOWER BLUE is the color worn by serious men saving the world.

A perfect bloom

Another beautiful specimen from Mr. Williams' garden. This rose was half-unfurled this morning and the inner petals made the most beautiful Fibonacci-esque spiral pattern. A lovely vivid shade of cerise. Mmmm...

Mr. Williams, my hero

Look! Look what Mr. Williams made! A sweet little hollyhock lady wearing a purple feathered tea-party hat. Dreamy...


It reminds me of "Mary Poppins in the Park," the chapter where they meet the tiny family that lives under the dandelions. Our hollyhock lady is enjoying the shade under a perfect fairytale red rose from Johan, and more delicious sorbet roses from Mr. Williams. Lucky little lady...

Richard's Revenge

Last summer:

And yesterday:

With Richard there are ALWAYS wheels involved!

Thumbs of Oppression, extra aggro on a rainy Monday

Today I voiced some concerns regarding HR policies, barriers to communication, and general morale issues in the group. This was the official response from management:


I knew I shoulda put my neck brace on first!

Christmas and Bobbsey twins

Christmas came early to the bullpen! Our new 17" MacBook Pros arrived yesterday and we spent a lovely afternoon getting them all set up... The best reason for downtime ever, in my book.


Today Tavis and Charlie received the same wardrobe memo, right down to the shoes. Our handsome* marketing men...


*I do include Charlie under that adjective, for today only. He insists that all women find him attractive, and since it's Friday I'm feeling charitable. Charlie needs the phrase "legend in his own mind" explained to him, but I'll leave that to someone with a bit more patience and a better poker face than me.