Google “quick searches,” lost references, building quakes, and a night out…

I learned from a tweet today that there are some cool “quick searches” that can be done from google.com, Use these search arguments: To see the weather for many U.S. and worldwide cities, type “weather” followed by the city and state, U.S. zip code, or city and country. Type in weather new york city, ny … Read more

Greatest opening lines, some affirmations, pot & booze, a lawyer, and an upgrade…

We had our monthly staff meeting at my boss’s boss’s level today—four departments of about 20-25 people. First on our agenda was a new director to our organization. He started working in our organization April 15, 2009. We’ve been starting off our last several staff meetings with one director of each of the other seven … Read more

Buscapades, an affirming lunch, pork chops on the grill, and dancing…

This morning’s buscapade evoked two thoughts: There’s no eating, smoking, drinking, or profanity on the CAT bus. Frances Conroy‘s character Ruth Fisher on HBO’s Six Feet Under, “Language!” A man got on the bus on his cell phone, taking a seat maybe two rows behind me. He was in the midst of heated (read: screaming) discussion … Read more

Bus confusion (still), state health plan B&M, a confusing relationship, and a dinner guest…

29 years ago today, I walked into New Employee Orientation at International Business Machines, where I enjoyed a 28-year career that ended on my own terms on September 12, 2008. I read more of Dewey on the bus on the way in. Each driver seems to have a different idea of exactly where the bus should … Read more

Prudie’s ripping, presenting@STC’s open mic, some Helios time, and dancing…

Prudie, doing what she does best—ripping somebody a new asshole. Today, “E.T.’s Mom” is the proud owner of a fresh anus. Dear Prudence, I am a 50-year-old mother of three beautiful boys. However, I am having a problem with the oldest son, “John,” who is a senior in college a few hours from home. Recently, John … Read more

Rerouted buses, a lecture, some charity, a haircut, free pool, and a drag show…

Today, which seemed rather arbitrary, the bus turned left on Hillsborough Street where it never had before, totally bypassing my stop. Right before this happened, I heard the bus driver saying something to someone, which I couldn’t understand, but I saw her pointing ahead. This made me suspicious enough to go ahead and get off … Read more

Being a friend, aging celebs, work stuff, and a fun night of dancing…

It’s been a while since and indexed blog entry has really struck me. Today’s did: Thank You for Being a Friend I’ve received this from a couple of different places now, so I imagine “it’s going around the Internet.” Aging celebs: Arnold Schwarzenegger Clint Eastwood Richard Gere Pierce Brosnan Rod Stewart Roger Moore Russell Crowe … Read more