Category Archives: Generic Thoughts

And I got such a long way to go/To make it to the border of Mexico

My sister and the Nieces arrived mid-Friday afternoon at the apartment in the college town. The better-half had arrived the night before. Thankfully he happened to hit town as I was leaving class so he picked me up. I got … Continue reading

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Because I’m mean

Since I’ve taken over the IT responsibilities for my organization, I’ve really seen a different side to the people I work with (not the blubber side of that one despicable co-worker, thank goodness). The kind of stupid side. I don’t … Continue reading

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On the couch

I had a presentation to deliver tonight and I think it went well. I had everyone in class traipse about the building looking for examples of wayfinding. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and now they know a bit more about … Continue reading

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A Little Ray of Sunshine

OK, so I know I’ve been quite whiny lately. Onward! It is raining here in college town and it’s something like 55 degrees. I need to go buy some socks because I have only one pair of white ones here … Continue reading

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Can’t decide

I am either suffering from: malaise: a vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy, or discomfort OR ennui: a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom OR I’m just tired of people … Continue reading

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Last winter when we had tons of snow we fed the black cat. It was cold. There was snow and we couldn’t let Blackie keep showing up with those imploring eyes and not feed her. Then there was Jim in … Continue reading

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Then There Were Four

Jim has officially joined our household. It’s not like we all didn’t know that was going to happen. He’s been living on the porch for the last couple of months. Last weekend when the better-half came to visit the college … Continue reading

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The Drill

The saga begins Monday afternoon: load car with everything except work bag and laptop. Those go to the car in the morning. Tuesday: Get to work around 7:30am. Leave at 4pm. Drive to college town. Hit grocery store for dinner. … Continue reading

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The Weekend Was Spectacular

The weather was finally amazing. We were outside for as much of the weekend as could be managed. We completely weeded the front flower bed that had lately become part of the lawn (oops). It’s now back in order with … Continue reading

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The Dust Has Only Just Begun To Form Crop Circles In the Carpet

I mentioned, uncharitably I’m sure, that we let our IT person go at the end of June. She walked out without so much as documenting a thing she did. In fact, I’ve heard that her office is a shitstorm of … Continue reading

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