Absent minded, ADD, or just getting old?

The longer I've worked in economics, the more absent minded I become with practical things like:

1. I forget to turn on the dryer after loading clothes
2. I leave things in the fridge until they turn into petri dishes of goo.
3. I have no playing patience for Warcraft or Gears of War. I only play chess.
4. Small children and whiny young economists irritate me

I am turning into a Generation X Economist Curdmudgeon. Uuugh.

I am going to go work on my Bucket List.

Circle of Hell known as DC in June

It is hot as hell in DC. My hair is frizzing out due to the humidity. That is all.

On Economics, the Dismal Science

If I see one more study about multifactor productivity or the Cause of the Great Depression I am going to scream. That has got to be one of the most boring topics ever. I am really shocked how repetitive the most dissertations and papers are. Do you know what MFP and the Great Depression have in common? It is really easy to get data about these issues and regurgitate one's opinion.

Oh and the entire Freakanomics and Tipping Point phenomena really irritate me. Anyone can plug and chug numbers and look for relationships. The general public seem in awe of the Freakonomics gurus! It isn't rocket science people, it is something called Statistics! And as for the Tipping Point, I think I read the virus phenomena in the Andromeda Strain! Develop an original thought dude!

I am so peturbed....I am going to watch the Gummy Bear Video on Robot Chicken to cheer me up.