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Soon, we’ll munch.
Last year we thought the fig tree had died and decided if it didn’t show signs of life by the time graduation rolled around we would dig it up and think of something else to plant. The tree did survive … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
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Yes, I Do Fly Around On A Broom
One of the people laid-off is our IT person. I should mention that I had a very similar position to hers when I worked in private industry. I am married to wonder-geek so I know something about something when it … Continue reading
Posted in General Spleen Venting
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Dodged
We finally heard officially that my unit is safe. So, I have a job in the next fiscal year. Many, many people don’t. We were already a lean organization from the last layoff three years ago. We’re about to be … Continue reading
Punk Rock Girl
The better-half sent this email a few minutes ago and it cracks me up. Mojo Nixon rules.
Posted in Generic Thoughts, Listening
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Two Odd Things
Odd Thing One: I said something not too long ago about hearing a story on NPR and the person I was talking to said, “it figures you listen to that.” What does that mean? Odd Thing Two: Other units have … Continue reading
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Must be played loudly
We bought the new Gil Scott-Heron CD the other day (yes, we still do it old skool). The CD is a mixture of kick-ass songs and poetry. The man does both equally well.
Posted in Listening
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
The Director is in our offices today talking to people one-by-one. She’s quite approachable so it’s not unusual that she’s talking to folks, it is unusual that she’s doing it with her door shut. That can only mean one thing…the … Continue reading
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Think about what?
A co-worker just finished watching a webcast and then came to talk to me about the feasibility of doing something like that for our clients. We talked about how that’s a good idea, we could easily do it and why … Continue reading
Posted in Generic Thoughts
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Picture and Words, oh my
Neglect blog much? We made the season’s first fish tacos last night. I’m not sure why we don’t make these all the time, but spring and summer seem more suited to fish tacos. The better-half grilled a tilapia fillet using … Continue reading
Posted in Eating
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