Lunchtime ephemera

I noticed I was hungry *right* at noon. That never happens. Usually I wait until 1 or 2, or if I'm busy, skip lunch all together. I'm strangely into barbecue sauce lately. I think this homemade molasses chipotle stuff that S4's brother and girlfriend made for us is the bomb-diggety. I'm putting it on everything. If they sold it, I'd buy it. S4 is underwhelmed.

Spacebug nonstandard spelling quirkiness:
Should I really feel bothered by the common usage of "alright"? I was just getting to the point that "donut" doesn't bug me so much. Gradeschool programming always maintained that "all right" is two words, damnit.

My Job Rules, part kerbillion:
I get automatic "out of office" email responses like this:
Howdy!
Artguy C. is painting pirate scenes in a bedroom this week, so eMail time is shang-Hi'd for now.

I am a Consumer Whore, and how:
So, Lex pointed me towards this nifty textile motorcycle jacket. It's non-leather. It is on sale. I think I want. Black, or stripes? I am conflicted, but leaning towards black. Help me decide, should my rationalizing proove fruitful.
http://www.newenough.com/ladies_powertrip_tt_jacket_pictures.htm

for all the wacky artists I know

I thought this might interest some of you:

SPACES, Northeast Ohio's artist-run, alternative gallery, is accepting applications for its 2006/07 season. We are seeking artists in all media, including digital, installation, and web art, as well as proposals for curated exhibitions. All themes are welcome, and three are highlighted for 2006-07: Artists collaborating with scientists to produce art along the lines of scientific experimentation and/or inventions; artists working within the public realm/integrating art into civic projects and/or discourse; and artwork of an obvious tactile nature. In addition, artists, including students, are eligible for the SPACELab program, which focuses on smaller, experimental, timely exhibitions or installations. All selected artists and curators are paid honoraria. To request an application form contact: SPACES, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113, 216-621-2314 (phone and fax), info@spacesgallery.org. Applications are available online at www.spacesgallery.org