~Sunday~ Tonight I participated in an open mic event for the second time. This open mic is for poets and musicians, and there's usually quite an eclectic mix of each. John Martin blazes through 12 haiku on grammar, sea turtles, men in kilts, and cafeteria divider trays. It was a lot of fun, and … Read more
~Saturday~ Last night I did something I haven't done in a very long time. I read a printed magazine. And I must say (to put it rather mildly), it was not an optimal experience—it was not even a good experience. In fact, I can't imagine doing it again—for another very long while. It was Wired … Read more
~Saturday~ I'm close enough to retiring now, that I'm tracking the days—37 calendars days, 26 business days. It'll all culminate on my 57th birthday, on October 13, 2014. It's kind of mind-boggling to be self-aware of so few actual working days left in a career that has spanned 34.5 years. Well, that actually included a … Read more
~Friday~ This evening I went to Bed, Bath, & Beyond at Crossroads Plaza where I bought 3 gifts from my friend Courtney's registry for her bridal shower, which is tomorrow afternoon. After paying for the items, I was directed to the Do-It-Yourself Gift Wrapping station in one corner of the store, where I was greeted … Read more
~Monday~ Recently, I was a guest on Up Top! with Matt Morain, a podcast created by my work colleague and friend, Matt. It was two hours of zaniness, which was about… well a lot of things. You can read Matt's description below. THE SET-UP In one of Matt's earlier podcasts, in talking about who, or … Read more