We got up around 9:00, and I had a bagel with a hard-boiled egg. I wrapped Christmas gifts until 11:00. Robert helped me by tearing off little pieces of tape and having them ready. I discovered two things about myself (after all these years, go figure) in this process. I’ve always said, I hate wrapping. … Read more
Finished up the last couple of letters, and wrote out 40 cards to folks not receiving the letter! I feel very good when this is done each year, but really do need to get started a little earlier on the project. I am especially pleased about the beautiful printer paper in spite of its cost. … Read more
Spent most of the day today writing my, what turned out to be, eight page Christmas 2002 letter. It’s a good thing I know Aunt Annette and Uncle Frank anticipate its arrival so much ever year. That helps keep me motivated.
Had a good last work day today, met with Paul to learn agent rebranding process, and completed my PBCs. Intended to leave work by 3 by left just after 5. I stopped by Sam’s on the way home and picked up my roll of film with the last Hollywood pictures on them. Now I can … Read more
I got up around 8:30, and logged in from home. No urgent e-mail. I sent Paul a note, and copied Mathis, letting him know that I wouldn’t be able to meet today. He responded and suggested tomorrow at 1:30. Good, something to do tomorrow to help the afternoon go by. It’s my last day at … Read more
Work was uneventful today. First thing, I made a doctor’s appointment about this sore throat. At 10:15, I weighed in — not in a good place. My blood pressure was good though, 124/82. The nurse took a throat culture. Negative for Strep. The doctor saw it immediately with the light in my throat… “you have … Read more
We got up at around 9 again today, and went to Courtney’s for breakfast. When we got there, we found that it had closed down. We went to Finch’s. We stopped by Staples on the way home and I (finally!) bought some racks to hold the hanging file folders in the file cabinet Jeanie-baby gave … Read more
We got up around 9:00, and went to IHOP for breakfast. Ken, the “big ole girl” waited on us. He was so nice, and a good waiter! On leaving there, we stopped at Cameron Village, at Acipiter and Jill Flink’s to look for a gift for the EAGLE party. I ended up getting a $22.50 … Read more
I left work at around 3:30, and stopped by The Card Factory. I bought Christmas wrapping paper, some Christmas name tags for the EAGLE party, and got three mylar balloons for Robert. One said, “Happy Birthday,” one said, “50,” and the other said, “I Love You.” Robert arrived at around 6:00 and we left for … Read more
It’s that time of year again, when I cringe every time I hear the introduction to the song, Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer. “You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen, But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all?” But? But? That conjunction just doesn’t work … Read more