Category Archives: Generic Thoughts

She told them to keep on moving

We did the Komen walk on Saturday with some family members. For the purposes of anonymity, we’ll go with this: one of the people in our group is currently kicking breast cancer’s ass. A trolley slowed down on one of … Continue reading

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Upgrade

We have owned our outdoor table set for years. This is the first time it has ever had an umbrella. I’m looking forward to being able to sit at the table without frying like heat-lamp chicken. Next up is comfy … Continue reading

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This weekend

I got home today and told the better-half that I like working so much that I think I’ll only take one day off this week. ‘Tis true. I’ll be taking Saturday off and then leaving the fair city bright and … Continue reading

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The first garden is done

We went to the Maymont plant sale today and then made multiple trips to the big box for gravel and dirt/compost. We like it so much that we have plans to set another one up. We already have a cucumber … Continue reading

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Playing Catch Up

This morning I woke up feeling like someone had punched me in the jaw. It’s still sore. I’m wondering which of the three beings in this house did it. Probably Simon since he likes to stand on you and make … Continue reading

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Happy anniversary

The better-half and I are celebrating our 18th anniversary tomorrow. It doesn’t feel a day over 17.5. This afternoon we bought this amazing stuff: We joked about getting each other cinder blocks to celebrate the nuptials. It doesn’t look like … Continue reading

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Tired and cranky

At work, the department’s org chart lists three positions just like mine. I’m the only one in the position now. This means I’m really busy and, in all honesty, its OK with me. I’m learning a lot and kicking work … Continue reading

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Cold H. Old

The better-half and I just walked down to our neighborhood market to pick up a few things. It was snowing and some of the sidewalks are still covered in snow from earlier this week. By the time we got home, … Continue reading

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This Week Will Be Weird

On Saturday, a mere two days ago, I left the house at 7am and got home at 7pm. Where was I? In Virginia Beach at a SharePoint Saturday conference. Please do not be too jealous. Really, just settle down. This … Continue reading

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Truth

When one of my sisters and I were young, we would be told to go to our rooms to separate ourselves. Then we would talk through the HVAC vents. Tonight, the better-half and I were half arguing. I was in … Continue reading

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