Things I learned today

May 29, 2007 at 3:43 pm · Filed under posner, thinking

(in chronological order)

1. Apparently, two of Judge Posner’s favorite fonts are Century Schoolbook and Veranda. I was not really surprised by the first, but the second was a bit mind-blowing, especially since he used Veranda specifically for manuscripts about intelligence reform. Intelligence reform is no nonsense and brutish and whatnot. Veranda looks too fluffy for the subject.  The name even sounds wimpy - Veranda is more Gone With the Wind than Economic Analysis of Law.  Then I realized that all my typed notes for the last year were taken in that exact combination - Veranda for the header and Century Schoolbook for the text. Creepy.

2. Never, ever, ever assume anything. Just ask, even if it makes you seem stupid or pesky or whatever.

3. Don’t make chili while wearing a white shirt. This is self-explanatory.

I am sure I’ll learn more later this evening - the night is still young.

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4 Comments

  1. the editor said,

    May 30, 2007 @ 7:05 am

    Not to pick at nits, but it’s actually ‘Verdana’, which I think sounds like a town in Kentucky. Or maybe Indiana. “Verdana, Indiana,” has a nice ring to it.

    Also, tell us more about this chili. Ground or cubed beef?

  2. towniewannabe said,

    May 30, 2007 @ 7:40 am

    Wow - it’s only 10:38 am today and I’ve already learned that I lack the ability to read font names correctly. This is really quite distressing. Good thing I have delicious chili with cubed beef to eat for supper.

    Verdana, Indiana - I think that place already exists.

  3. maya said,

    May 31, 2007 @ 5:45 pm

    The phrase “pick at nits” really creeps me out.

  4. the editor said,

    June 1, 2007 @ 10:35 am

    I think maya’s right. That is a creepy phrase. I’m going to switch to something else. Suggestions?

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