I got up at 10:00 to a cup of coffee waiting for me by my computer. Thanks, sweet man. Robert left around noon, and I actually went back to the bed and talked to nappy for two more hours. I made a conscious decision to enjoy the laziness of the day, knowing I had stuff … Read more
“I’m running Symantec antivirus! How can my computer be infected?” When virus definitions stop being updated, your computer becomes susceptible to infection even though your antivirus software keeps running. Unknowingly, you become at risk for any new viruses that might break out. On June 22, 2009, Symantec virus definitions will cease updating. Don’t be lulled … Read more
Robert arrived at about 12:30, and we left the house at about 1:40 for Kathryn and Mark’s 2:00 wedding at Forest Hills Baptist Church over at Dixie Trail and Clark. We wound through an amazing maze inside the church to find “the little chapel in the back.” On the way in, we met two of … Read more
I had my annual physical this morning, which I’ve been dreading for several months now. I got the usual cadre of annual physical checks starting with lab work, which I’d fasted for 12 hours in preparation for, and as always, I asked that an HIV test be included. The phlebotomist seemed like she was “in training”—which is … Read more
I am proceeding nicely through Anna Karenina and finding it surprisingly accessible, which may have something to do with the fact that the translators, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, of the version I’m reading won the Pen/Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Prize for their work. 60 pages down, 757 to go. Who’s counting? The ongoing State budget … Read more
Wednesday’s buscapade: There was a lady on the bus this morning of whom I’ve spoken before, but not enough to name. The most notable thing about her is that she’s one of those people who speaks very loudly, which being the ubiquitous bus attribute that it is, doesn’t exactly single her out to you, I’m … Read more
This morning I did something I think I’ve only done once before—I caught the 7:15 bus. Today’s observations: Upon boarding, thoughts at first glance for an open seat: “This is the service crowd.” I remember thinking that the last time I rode an earlier bus. Folks in various types of uniforms: fast food workers, grounds … Read more
Thirty-four years ago today, I marched in my high school’s Pomp & Circumstance, graduating 4th or 5th in my class, and with my whole life ahead of me. I devised yesterday’s blog entry, picking a few favorite photos from Myra and James’ wedding and resizing them to include in the post. I worked for a … Read more
I thought up this pastiche this morning after seeing the video below. “If a woman loses pace with her companions, perhaps it is because she hears a different drummer. Let her step to the music in which she hears, however measured, or far away.” ~Henrietta Davida Thorette~ For some reason this reminds me of Annie … Read more
This morning’s plan: Get up at 4:15. ✔ Leave for the airport with Casey at 4:30. ✔ Meet Robert back at my place. ✔ Go to breakfast at the Farmers’ Market Restaurant when it opened at 6:00. ✖ What really happened: Get up at 4:15. … Read more