August 10th, 2007
Tools for the Chair
Alden Ashforth bought a gavel some years back for the Chair of our department at that time, Tom Harmon, and I have inherited it in my new capacity as the new Chair. I guess I’ll use it if people start shouting and have to bang it against the table shouting “ORDER! ORDER!” Hmm, doesn’t really sound like my style, but I’ll keep it close by just in case.
After several meetings where people made appointments to come and ask my blessing, approval, or permission to do something, I kept looking around for a wand to tap the air and “make it so.” So last night I impulsively decided to buy a wand for those moments when I declare or make pronouncement to “Make it so!” *ding* Or, “I approve!” *ding* or better yet “THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ HAS SPOKEN!!” *ding*
August 10th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
A little delusion of grandeur there Roger? Very scary. I’m glad the weekend is here as the act of laundry may bring realities back again…at least for us minions
August 10th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Perhaps levitation would be more effective.
August 10th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
Yes, I’ll be taking over the universe next. But I will NOT run for president.
I did laundry a few days ago. Moved files from downstairs upstairs for three hours. Boy I wish the wand had magical powers. Alas, it’s only good for a bit of levity (as opposed to levitation).
August 12th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Be careful what you ask for.
I’d keep an eye on the Chaircreature’s Apprentice, if I were you.