I got up off the couch at 4:30, and “freshened up.” I microwaved the English muffins I’d brought over, and packed them along with the hard-boiled egg I’d also brought along. We left Joe’s at about 5:20, and with virtually no traffic, we were parking by about 5:35. We were about fourth in line for … Read more
I started my work day off early, and had a full, full day. I stopped at B500 on the way in, and unloaded my food bank donation. Thank goodness the collection point was right inside the main entrance door, instead of all the way into the cafeteria where I thought it was going to be. … Read more
I dropped my car off at the AAA Autocare Center on Avent Ferry this morning at 7:30, and walked home – not a bad morning walk considering I am so not a morning person. I took the fortunes out of the two fortune cookies we got with our meal on Saturday. They said: “Your good … Read more
My day started off with my annual physical. My appointment was for 8:30. I arrived at 8:25. At 9:00, still in the waiting area, I got up to confirm with the receptionist that my appointment was at 8:30. Just as she started responding, the door opened and the nurse called me to the back. She … Read more
The traffic this morning on I-40 West from Raleigh to RTP, at 9:00 even, was horrendous — thanks to an accident up by the second airport exit. My 15-minute commute took 45 minutes. Ridiculous. During this excruciating time, I passed one of those huge trucks carrying a large number of pigs. I hate, hate, hate … Read more
[A private entry not to be discussed publicly. :-)] Today I had a visit with, I’ll call them Greg and Don — a couple who, off and on, have guys over to “play together” with. This was our third meeting. When I arrived, they were both in the kitchen, Greg clothed, Don totally naked — … Read more
I got up at about 10:00, put on a pot of coffee, and ran to Bruegger’s, where I purchased a pumpernickel bagel with plain light cream cheese for me, and a sesame seed one with plain cream cheese for Robert. On the way, I returned Joe’s call from earlier, during which he told me that … Read more
I had big plans for work on my car today, but they didn’t all pan out. I needed to check out my “Check Engine” light, to have my brakes looked at, and to talk to Just Tires about incorrectly documenting my mileage when I purchased my tires, which is important with regards to my 80,000-mile … Read more
I had a productive meeting with Brian M. on the ISM Adapter Development Model, and I met Norma W. for lunch, which was really, really nice. She’s such a pleasure. I attended Michelle’s 3-hour “Topic Writing” training, which was most excellent. I had a quick dinner at Joe & Jo’s in Durham. I had their … Read more
I just love Prudie and look forward to her column every week. In fact, I get a little cranky on the rare occasion that I don’t get notified of the availability of each week’s column. I love the wit in her responses. I particularly like her response to this week’s letter from the lady who … Read more