I have been following smpte‘s blog for many months now. He is an in-the-closet-kid, “stuck in Wyoming,” a member of a “uber-religious Mormon family,” is a part of the “geek group” at school, and over the course of time has only come out to very few of his friends, which at times has created problems. … Read more
I started off my day at the dentist’s office for my semi-annual teeth-cleaning and check-up. I have a history of good dental hygiene, and with the introduction of my Sonicare toothbrush since my previous visit, everything looked fine. To put it another way, the visit was I really like my hygienist, Leigh Ann. She has … Read more
I’ve been hesitant to mention a new position I’ve applied for at IBM, just, I guess, not to “jinx” it. However, since I’m not a superstitious person, that makes no sense. All I’ll say here now is that I’ve been told I’m on the “very short list,” I interviewed for the position today, and from … Read more
A twist of fate for the the bikers cycling across America. The latest, perhaps last, update: From: Brian Burnham To: ameliawalker@yahoo.com ; danwarlick@yahoo.com ; dvdd03@aol.com ; khlong99@yahoo.com ; LLONG319@aol.com ; ncallens@earthlink.net ; srape@chccs.k12.nc.us ; wardjl@email.unc.edu Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 9:58 PM Subject: The Curve Ball Life can definitely throw some nice fast balls at … Read more
We slept in a little this morning, and had coffee and cereal for breakfast. I have got to get some more coffee. I’m down to drinking my flavored coffee, which I’m not a big fan of for morning coffee. I spent way too much time messing with briefcase.yahoo.com today, as I’ve purchased some “premium storage … Read more
We got up at about 8:30 or 9:00, and after a little breakfast, went out to jump Robert’s car. Though it started right up last night when we jumped it, it wouldn’t budge this morning. Robert called , and asked them to send someone to jump him, but also someone who could tow him if … Read more
Recently, I’ve been thinking about the number of books that I’ve read, and decided to compile the list. Whew! It’s no wonder I never watched enough television to miss it when I got it out of my house three-and-a-half years ago. Of course, being in The Nematomes Book Club for nine years (from 1991 to … Read more
Evidently, I got so excited learning about avoirdupois yesterday, that I didn’t even read the final question to Prudie, and her answer, which contains one of the most fabulous lines of all times. She is responding to a woman complaining about people who answer “No problem,” instead of “You’re welcome,” or “I was happy to … Read more
I learned a new word today that I just love: avoirdupois. My favorite advice columnist, , used it in this week’s column. Love it. Love her. I gave a 30-second spiel about quality and ISO in the last minute of the project kickoff meeting of the project that Charlie and Dana are managing. Toyota called … Read more
It’s articles like the one beginning below that affirm my belief that every teenager should be made to read just as s/he starts her or his first job. And, if you’re young now, in your 20s or early 30s even, don’t only read this book now, but do this book now. You’ll thank me when … Read more