I called my doctor’s office this morning asking my nurse to let me know if I can expect to receive my lab results by e-mail today, and if they would give me a referral to an EENT. I want to have an appointment scheduled for next Tuesday, in case I still don’t feel any better … Read more
It’s been a while since any of these graphs from indexed have really struck me, but I like these two recent ones: I worked from home today, and non-stop on that document for Pete and Eric in Australia. I finally finished it! The guys from Mac Thrift were supposed to come back today at 10:00 … Read more
When Joe and I were in NYC, we saw Fantasia’s picture plastered all over the city, especially in the subway stations, announcing her debut on Broadway in The Color Purple. When we got back, I read this story titled, “Fantasia enlivens Broadway’s The Color Purple.” She’s playing Miss Celie, of course, and here’s one of … Read more
In case you want to contribute to the “knowledge” base: Which is better? The current Top 20 Best Things are: A money tree growing in your back garden Being able to become invisible at will Waking up late for work then realizing it’s Saturday and you can stay in bed! Being able to pause time … Read more
This takes a minute or two to load, but it’s very cool. You know how the small arrow in the screen of the computer also moves when we move the mouse? Haven’t you ever wondered how it works? With the aid of a newly developed screen magnifying lens the mechanism becomes apparent. Run your mouse … Read more
I have a few lady friends who would really go for this ultimate sharing idea themselves! We got up around 8:00 this morning, and Robert made us some extra-strong coffee at my request. I made some French Toast for breakfast, with a recipe from the Internet. Robert was an absolute dear today, and after trimming … Read more
So, dailyafirmation, your LiveJournal reveals… You are… 0% unique and 47% herdlike (partly because you, like everyone else, enjoy writing). When it comes to friends you are normal. In terms of the way you relate to people, you are keen to please. Your writing style (based on a recent public entry) is intellectual. Your overall … Read more
Investment matters can be complex, and sometimes things aren’t exactly what they seem. Case in point: several weeks ago in this blog entry on finding out that stamps were going up and that they were now selling a “forever stamp,” I made this comment: “Now, this notion that these stamps will be good ‘forever,’ no … Read more
William Ames Christopher William Ames Christopher, 67, of Cary died Sunday, May 27, 2007. Ames was born in Chuckatuck, Nansemond County, VA to the late Floyd H. Christopher and Dorothy Ames Christopher. He was a graduate of NC State, Class of 1961 and retired from NC State Government as Asst. Director for persons with the … Read more
Visually blurry, but conceptually clear… I had a delightful lunch with Kevin (zy1125 ) today. We ate at Rudino’s in RTP, where I boy-watched, while Kevin looked straight ahead at the drink machine the entire time, Marla. Evidently, I walked by Will, who was sitting right behind me, a couple of times and didn’t notice … Read more