by Jim Stitzel | Apr 7, 2006 | General
Here’s an interesting social experiment. Walk through a high-traffic area and try to make eye contact with as many people as possible. It’s interesting to see the results. Some people glare and scowl with suspicion, some smile and nod amiably at you,...
by Jim Stitzel | Mar 10, 2006 | General
“Group Thinks Classical Music Will Deter Hartford Crime”:http://www.nbc30.com/news/7742633/detail.html?subid=10101541 I knew that a lot of people today dislike classical music, but I had no idea just how much until now. It seems that a community in...
by Jim Stitzel | Mar 10, 2006 | General
I was asked yesterday about joining the office lottery pool. From what I understand, everyone pitches in a couple of bucks a week, and then our secretary goes and buys everyone a lottery ticket. The winner (should anyone happen to do so) then acquires a little extra...
by Jim Stitzel | Mar 9, 2006 | General
I tend to be very sensitive to people’s moods and personalities, and believe me, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. On the positive side, empathy and sympathy come very easily for me. I can step into someone else’s shoes easily and imagine...
by Jim Stitzel | Mar 9, 2006 | Technology
And no, I’m not talking about the music style (even though it _is_ one of my favorites). I’ve been in a bit of a funk all week. Hazards, I guess, of not having much on my mind, let alone anything thought-provoking, and of not getting enough sleep....
