Monthly Archives: February 2009

Need Your Help

The better-half and I are thinking seriously about going to Chicago in mid/late May. What suggestions do you have? We like to eat (as you know) and we like interesting/off-beat things (as you probably also know). I’m thinking at this … Continue reading

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Not Always Crabby

You might get the impression that I’m always in a state of crabby. I have embraced my crabbiness which may explain why I have had certain people in my life send me those Maxine cards from Hallmark. But it’s already … Continue reading

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Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

I think I’ve finally realized that my situation at work is just never going to get better. It doesn’t matter if I’m grumpy or elated at work the shit just keeps sticking to the fan. Thanks economy for tanking. Get … Continue reading

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Irritated

I got to work at 7:11 this morning. It’s 9:32 and I have no idea if my entire unit is going to come to work or not. I’ve worked what amounts to 1/4 of my day already and I have … Continue reading

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Virginia Weather Is Whack

This morning it was cloudy when I walked out to put bird seed in the feeder. Then when I went out to throw coffee grounds and egg shells into the compost a light drizzle was falling. A few hours later … Continue reading

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Rock Me, Antonio

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Short

I’m going on a school field trip tomorrow. Things that will be different from the last time I went on a field trip: I do not plan on chewing 8 different flavors of Bubble Yum to see what color they … Continue reading

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Food Roundup

Friday night we marinated a salmon fillet in salt, pepper and lemon olive oil. Then it went into a hot oven. Half-way through we took it out and slathered it with the pineapple-habanero jam I made last weekend. The jam … Continue reading

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In a t-shirt

As you may have heard it’s hot here in the mid-Atlantic region. What makes it difficult is the ancient building I sit in when I sit on our campus is heated by the bowels of hell. Every time I get … Continue reading

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Shouldn’t there be a moratorium?

If I only see you once or twice a year, at best, I think it would be a great idea to not be invited to your wedding, baby shower, whateverthefuck. I think I can say that I’ve reached a point … Continue reading

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