Day 121—1 March 2012 What will they think of next? I found these funky silicone ties when I was shopping (unsuccessfully) for another kitchen tool. No more scrounging for twist-ties, which seem hard to come by now that zipper bags are the norm.
![<b>Day 120—29 February 2012
Amazing feats of balance</b>
From the “if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry” department: I’ve noticed lately that, more often than not, my ibuprofen balances on its side when I put it down. I’m not aware of anything I’m doing to make this happen. Besides being ever-so-mildly amusing, it’s pretty inconvenient—sometimes it rolls off the counter. [Please excuse the lack of focus—I couldn’t get my phone far enough away without making a spectacle of myself.]](https://photos.smugmug.com/Project365/2011-November-Launch/i-WwR4wzm/0/9bc02639/Ti/2012%2002%2029%20stupid%20tricks-Ti.jpg)
![<b>Day 108—17 February 2012
It’s good to have people!</b>
Long before Penny worked at The Cheesecake Factory in “The Big Bang Theory,” we’ve been <i>big</i> fans of CF in Lincolnshire IL. We’ve made friends with JJ—one of the managers—and a good number of the hosts and servers. When any of them see us, we get warm greetings, whether or not we’re seated in their section. Believe it or not, as much as I love to be adored, I’m not a big fan of garnering attention in public (e.g. being sung to). JJ and Igor (our terrific server du jour) helped me celebrate my birthday on a more private scale. Thanks, guys! [See also: Day 68.]](https://photos.smugmug.com/Project365/2011-November-Launch/i-qS3XSnk/0/b26ddc33/Ti/2012%2002%2017%20birthday%20cake-Ti.jpg)
