There's a sound that's as unmistakable to humans in the civilized world as can openers are to cats. Yup, that's the one: the sound of someone clipping their nails.

I'm not sure why some people think clipping one's nails is a gross. "Ew, you're clipping your nails?" What's wrong with clipping nails? It's not gross - but it's odd to be done in public.

I was scootering to work one sunny morning when I came to a stop at a red light. Then I started hear that distinguishable clicking sound, and noticed that the girl on the scooter next to me was clipping her fingernails. See? That's an odd time to do it - however efficient as it may be.

But make sure those clipped nails are disposed of properly!

I have an friend who reads this blog (to whom I suggest keep quiet of his/her identity) whose mom had a little pencil case of clipped nails. I accidentally stumbled upon this grisley discovery when I was over at his/her house and thought "OOooOooO... what's in this little box of treasures?" LITTLE BOX OF TREASURES IT WAS NOT!! Might as well collect dandruff in a jar.